Annual Card Collecting Review & Plan For 2026
2025 was a year I jumped right back into collecting after an on and off relationship with the hobby for the past three decades. But
2025 was a year I jumped right back into collecting after an on and off relationship with the hobby for the past three decades. But
Powering Through Seasonal Depression This is the time of year when life can feel especially heavy. The days are still short. The mornings are dark.
Active addiction rarely stays in the lane we try to keep it in. It doesn’t just live in the apps, the bets, the breaks, or
Did you know you can now set deposit and time limits directly in the Whatnot app? This harm-prevention feature was introduced to help create a
The Myth Of The “Unpulled” Card There’s a familiar narrative that echoes through breaks and product rips: “The product hit is live”. “The card we’re
Buy The Hits, Skip The Rips I operate in one of the fastest, loudest corners of the hobby. Live streams. Countdown timers. Sudden death auctions.
Living With Rage Rage is an emotion that, when people see it surface, they often immediately label the person as a villain. But rage is
The Importance Of Mental Health This week began with heartbreaking news, and it’s understandable if it’s been sitting with you since. A 25-year-old NFL player,
When Dopamine Changes Addresses Recovery has a way of creating open space. When one behavior is removed or slowed down, something else often rushes in
The Myth Of Liquidity In The Hobby One of the most dangerous misconceptions in modern collecting is the idea that cards are “liquid”. The word
Paper & Chrome: A Connection Facade When I got back into buying cards about eighteen months ago, I was at a point in my life
Self-Forgiveness Why is self-forgiveness so difficult? And how can we expect others to forgive us if we cannot forgive ourselves? These are questions that have