Losing the Hobby I Loved
Losing the Hobby I Loved I haven’t purchased a sports card since Saturday, February 22nd. That night is etched in my memory more than I’d
Losing the Hobby I Loved I haven’t purchased a sports card since Saturday, February 22nd. That night is etched in my memory more than I’d
Accountability When The Spiral Begins One of the most critical—and difficult—things to do in the collector’s journey is to hold yourself accountable when you feel
Who’s To Blame? Lately, I’ve felt a surge of resentment every time a breaking clip pops up on my feed. Whether it’s someone screaming over
Dealing With Imposter’s Syndrome There’s a moment right before you launch something real—something that actually matters—where doubt floods in like a tidal wave. Lately, I’ve
You Can Still Collect Let’s make one thing clear:Loving the hobby and protecting your well-being are not mutually exclusive. At Collectors MD, we talk a
FOMO In The Hobby It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of the hobby these days. Every week brings a new release, a
The High Cost Of A “Good Deal” We’ve all been there. A product goes on sale, a breaker runs a promo, or you spot a
When Lucky Isn’t Lucky I remember the moment clearly. August 2024—I ordered what I thought was an expensive box of 2024 Topps Chrome Breakers Delight Baseball from Dave
The Power Of [Being Seen] (Pt. I) If you had asked me a few years ago where my path was headed, I would’ve said media,
Let The Cards Breathe I should really turn my eBay notifications off and look at my actual cards.“There are new results for your saved searches.”
The ‘Just One More’ Mindset “Just one more.” That phrase has cost collectors more than any overpriced box ever could. Whether you’re chasing a grail
You Can’t Flip Your Way Out Of Rock Bottom The lie we tell ourselves is seductive: “I’ll buy low, sell high and clean it all