Card Values Explained: Grades, Data & Demand with Mike Baker and Brian Ludden

From Collector Nation

The collectibles hobby is evolving fast — and grading sits at the center of it all. Ryan Alford is joined by *Mike Baker (Mike Baker Authentication / MBA)* and *Brian Ludden (Ludex)* for an unfiltered conversation on grading, transparency, AI, and the real forces shaping the hobby today. They break down: * The rise of *Mike Baker Authentication (MBA)* and why transparency matters * PSA, Beckett, and what consolidation means for collectors * AI-assisted grading vs human expertise * Why seconda...