Category: News & Announcements

Referral Network Announcement: Traylor Disbrow, LPC-A

Collectors MD is proud to announce the addition of Traylor Disbrow, LPC-A, to their growing referral and support network. Traylor is a therapist based in South Carolina who brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to the challenges collectors face. His work spans anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, gambling recovery, and the powerful pull of “immediate gratification” behaviors—whether in collecting, technology use, or spending. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment Theory, Traylor helps clients

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Partnership Announcement: Card Ladder

Collectors MD is excited to announce that Collectors MD has officially joined the Card Ladder affiliate program! At Collectors MD, our mission is simple: to help collectors collect with intention—not compulsion. That means providing tools, resources, and support that keep the hobby joyful, sustainable, and healthy. Card Ladder has long been one of the most trusted names in the hobby for tracking card values and providing transparent market data. By partnering together, we’re making it

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Referral Network Announcement: Right Choice Recovery

At Collectors MD, we recognize the importance of making recovery more accessible, stigma-free, and community-driven. For individuals and families affected by compulsive collecting, gambling, or related behaviors, one option for support is Right Choice Recovery, an outpatient treatment provider in New Jersey specializing in gambling and substance use recovery. When paired with peer-support models like those offered through Collectors MD, resources from providers such as Right Choice Recovery can help create a fuller pathway toward healing.

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Referral Network Announcement: Dr. Aakar “Rick” Shah, D.O.

Collectors MD is proud to announce their partnership with Dr. Aakar “Rick” Shah, D.O., a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with nearly two decades of experience in Urgent and Immediate Care medicine. Dr. Shah brings a unique perspective to the Collectors MD community—combining extensive medical expertise with his personal passion for collecting. Dr. Shah joins Collectors MD’s growing referral and support network, which connects collectors with trusted professionals who understand the behavioral, financial, and emotional challenges

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Collector Appreciation Giveaway #3

No Buy-Ins. No Trade-Backs. No Gimmicks. Just Gratitude. To celebrate intentional and responsible collecting, Collectors MD is giving away TWO 2025 Fanatics Emanate Autographed 8x10s—featuring pitching studs Gerrit Cole and Eury Perez—as a heartfelt thank-you for supporting Collectors MD. This isn’t about hype.This isn’t about luck.It’s about healing—and proving that collecting can be fulfilling, not compulsive. A reminder that it’s OKAY to collect with boundaries. Check Out This Post On IG To Participate:1. Follow @collectorsmd2. Like

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Referral Network Announcement: Dayae Kim, LMFT

Collectors MD is proud to announce their partnership with Dayae Kim, LMFT, a Los Angeles-based licensed therapist who brings both professional expertise and personal insight into the emotional and psychological impact of collecting. Dayae joins Collectors MD’s growing mental health referral network, which connects collectors with trusted, qualified professionals who understand the unique behavioral and emotional challenges tied to the hobby—especially around compulsive spending, anxiety, and identity. “I’m excited to be part of a platform

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Collector Appreciation Giveaway #2

No Buy-Ins. No Trade-Backs. No Gimmicks. Just Gratitude. To celebrate reaching 1K followers on IG, Collectors MD is giving away TWO 2024 Fanatics Emanate Autographed 8×10’s—featuring football legends Archie Manning and Mike Singletary—as a heartfelt thank-you for supporting Collectors MD. This isn’t about luck.This isn’t about hype. It’s about healing—and proving that collecting can be fulfilling, not compulsive. A reminder that it’s OKAY to collect with boundaries. Check Out This Post On IG To Participate:1.

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cllct Feature Article

Collectors MD is incredibly grateful to be featured in this powerful piece by cllct, highlighting the often unspoken side of the hobby—compulsive collecting, financial stress, and the emotional toll chasing can take. Collectors MD was built to provide a lifeline to those quietly struggling behind the scenes. We’re not here to cancel the hobby—we love the hobby. But if we want to see the hobby continue to grow in a healthy and sustainable direction, then intention, accountability, and mental health have

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Partnership Announcement: Gamban

Collectors MD is proud to announce a new partnership between Collectors MD and Gamban, a global leader in digital self-exclusion and online gambling blocking tools. Building on the momentum of our recently announced partnership with Birches Health, this collaboration adds another critical layer of protection and support—giving collectors and hobbyists access to stigma-free tools that help them recognize harmful patterns and regain control. As the hobby continues to grow and go mainstream, so do the risks—particularly for young

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Referral Network Announcement: Birches Health

Collectors MD is proud to announce a new partnership with Birches Health, a nationwide leader in behavioral health support and addiction prevention. This collaboration marks a powerful step forward in our mission to bring mental wellness, responsible collecting, and real support to the heart of the hobby. Together, we’re making sure collectors have access to: We believe this partnership reinforces what we’ve been building from day one: A movement that doesn’t just talk about the problem—but actively supports

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Collector Appreciation Giveaway #1

No Buy-Ins. No Trade-Backs. No Gimmicks. Just Gratitude. Collectors MD is giving away this 2025 Topps Chrome Black Pitch Black dual on-card auto /25 (first on print) of two HOF legends—Frank Thomas & Carlton Fisk—as a thank-you to everyone supporting Collectors MD and helping us build a healthier, more intentional hobby. This isn’t about luck.This isn’t about hype.It’s about healing—and demonstrating that collecting can be fulfilling, not compulsive. A reminder that it’s okay to collect

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