The Gateway We Overlook
Card collecting has always carried an element of chance—the thrill of the pull, the chase for something rare. But today’s version of the hobby isn’t just about excitement. It’s about exposure. And the ones being exposed the most? Kids. We’re seeing children—literal 10 to 12-year-olds—deep in break culture, ripping high-end product, chasing clout, and sometimes spending tens of thousands of dollars in the process. No parental guidance. No industry safeguards. No real accountability. And yet,