A response to Ryan Alford's insights on Sports Cards Nonsense about the lack of technological sophistication in the trading card hobby. Explores the $12.6 billion industry's reliance on outdated tools, the infrastructure problems developers face, and how the Trading Card API and Open Checklist Project are building the foundation for the modern solutions collectors deserve. From Excel spreadsheets to API-powered trade matching systems - discover why now is the time for trading card technology to catch up with the digital age.