# Mike Baker/MBA is back E398

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Podcast: [Sports Card Nation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast-797953)
Published: 2026-07-24T07:08:50+00:00
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## Resource

Most will agree Mike Baker is one of the most experienced people when it comes to the grading space. He was PSA's 1st employee and now is the force behind MBA. He returns for the conclusion of our conversation. Talking Points may include: *How it all started *How grading has changed through the decades. *Junk Slab era? *Future of SGC *What's the deal with MBA *Thoughts on altering and cleaning *Do the diamonds make a difference *The subjectiveness of grading Follow us on Social Media: Website: https://www.sportscardnationpo... .com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop: https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eliminate pre & post-roll ads https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

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