Breaking The Bank: Hobby Price Hikes
Each year, we expect a slight fluctuation in prices across industries—it’s part of market trends: inflation, supply and demand, and the natural ebb and flow
Each year, we expect a slight fluctuation in prices across industries—it’s part of market trends: inflation, supply and demand, and the natural ebb and flow
Your collection should be a sanctuary, not a scoreboard. It should be the place you turn to when you want to reconnect with a memory,
A truth hurts for a minute. A lie hurts forever. This was one of the first mantras I heard when I started attending Gamblers Anonymous,
One of the biggest reasons investing in sports cards—or even the stock market—has become so popular is because it creates the feeling of being directly
One of the hardest things to say out loud—sometimes even to ourselves—is: “I think I have a problem”. In a hobby built on hype, celebration,
When you’ve seen the worst of what the world has to offer—people exploiting others under the guise of helping—it’s hard to trust anyone again. Especially
Words are used every day to describe ourselves, others, and the situations we’re in. In therapy, I often hear clients express their desire to become
This past week marked the 45th National Sports Collectors Convention at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL—the largest in its history—and attendance
In our Collectors MD support group chat this week, the conversation has been heavy—but necessary. We’ve been unpacking the emotional, financial, and ethical weight of
What does success really look like in recovery? It’s easy to assume that progress means being “cured” or reaching some perfect version of yourself where
Over the years, I’ve binged—on food, on alcohol, on anything that could numb the stress, the anger, or the depression. Even powerlifting, which started as
The sneaker bubble isn’t just bursting—it’s echoing. And if you’ve been around the hobby long enough, you’ve heard this sound before. We heard it when