Always On
Always On It’s the middle of the workday. Meetings, deadlines, responsibilities. And yet, the live break rooms are buzzing. Hundreds—sometimes thousands—of people live, active, bidding,
Always On It’s the middle of the workday. Meetings, deadlines, responsibilities. And yet, the live break rooms are buzzing. Hundreds—sometimes thousands—of people live, active, bidding,
Will I Ever Buy Sports Cards Again? Last weekend, I found myself walking into a Target instead of heading to my weekly Gamblers Anonymous meeting.
When Passion Turns Compulsive When we hear the word “addiction”, most people can picture it. A person drinking too much, betting everything away, or chasing a high.
The Mail Day Reminder When the worthless cards finally show up after getting skunked in a break, it’s not always a fun, exciting mail day—but
The Weight Of The Work I have to be honest about something. The deeper I’ve gone into this work—the more I’ve researched, listened, and peeled
Rewriting The Script For so many of us, the drive to succeed isn’t just about ambition—it’s about survival. We grew up learning that being the
When Silence Becomes Self-Protection One of the most overlooked realities of compulsive collecting isn’t the money spent or the cards chased—it’s the silence that comes
The Cost Of The “Investing” Mindset We’ve all heard it. We’ve all said it. It’s become the default defense for how much we spend, how
The Power Of Nostalgia In Collecting Nostalgia is a powerful force. It’s not just a feeling—it’s a trigger. A portal back to simpler times, happier
The Impact Of Collecting On Personal Relationships Collecting can be a source of joy—a passion that brings excitement, nostalgia, and pride. But for some, it
The Influence Of Social Media On Collecting Habits Social media can be a double-edged sword for collectors. It’s a place to share your latest pickups,
We Begin Again April 6th and $250.47. These two numbers hold more weight than they should. April 6th was the last time I joined a break. $250.47