Pandemic Within A Pandemic
When COVID-19 hit, the world shut down. For many of us, collecting became a lifeline. With nowhere to go and nothing to do, many of us were introduced to modern-day break culture—the hobby exploded—virtual engagement, marketplace scrolling, social media galore. It was natural to gravitate toward community, connection, and nostalgia during lockdown. But as Dr. Shah reminded us when he joined us for Episode #7 of The Collector’s Compass, this “boom” carried its own hidden