Author: Alyx Effron

The Weight Of Regret Regret shows up in collecting in so many forms. The box we ripped when we knew we shouldn’t. The auction we

Couples: Improve Communication & Understanding When I work with couples, I sometimes see them argue in session. I was recently working with one couple who

Guardrails In The Hobby At Collectors MD, our mission is simple but non-negotiable: support, accountability, and change. We believe in creating guardrails—tools, education, and community—that

The Power Of Restraint In collecting—and in life—pausing can feel like falling behind. After all, as the saying goes, “a dollar today is worth more

The Weight Of Resentment Recovery is rarely a straight line. Even when we’re making real strides—showing up, putting in the work, choosing intention over impulse—there’s

Who’s Protecting The Hobby? In the heat of the chase, boundaries dissolve. Adrenaline surges, limits blur, and suddenly the rip feels like it never ends.

The Price Of Perspective The hobby has always been about joy, nostalgia, and personal meaning—not treating every card like a stock to be speculated on.

A Step In The Right Direction Today’s announcement from Whatnot marks a shift many of us in the hobby have been waiting for: regulation around

Couples: Building Trust In Relationships Building and maintaining trust is essential for any healthy relationship. For couples who experience anxiety, however, trust can feel elusive,

When The Past Lingers Life has a way of leaving marks we never expect. A mistake, a misunderstanding, or even a moment that felt small

The Chemistry Behind Compulsion By way of disclaimer: I’m not a licensed therapist, doctor, scientist, or mental health professional. I’m simply a collector who has

Defining Success Beyond Clout & Numbers A video went viral this past weekend: MrBeast posted a time-capsule video from ten years ago, when he was