Show Notes
Burbank Sports Cards owner Rob Veres joins Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden live from The National to discuss nearly four decades of building one of the hobby’s most recognizable card shops and how the collector experience continues to evolve. Rob explains why affordable singles remain at the heart of Burbank’s business, how the store can see as many as 1,700 customers in a single day, and how technology, social media and an inventory of roughly 2.4 million different cards have transformed the way collectors shop. The conversation also explores the explosive growth of Pokémon and TCG, changing demographics within the hobby, Burbank’s approach to AI and retail technology, building a multigenerational family business and why Rob believes the future of collecting still comes down to creating an experience people want to be part of. Topics Covered The history and growth of Burbank Sports Cards Affordable cards and the collector experience 1,700 customers in a single day 2.4 million different cards in inventory Pokémon and TCG growth Sports cards vs. TCG Technology and AI in card shops Digital pricing and in-store kiosks Social media’s impact on retail New demographics entering the hobby Building a family business The future of local card shops Why Burbank will remain one destination 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode Collector Nation Website: https://thecollectornation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectornation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecollectornation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecollectornation Collector Station Website: https://thecollectorstation.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorstation Burbank Sports Cards Website: https://burbankcards.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burbankcards Ryan Alford Website: https://www.ryanalford.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford Brian Ludden / Ludex Website: https://www.ludex.com App: https://www.ludex.com/download Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ludexapp ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Collector Nation, leave a 5-star review, and share it with another collector.
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