News & Announcements

Collectors MD is proud to announce a new awareness partnership with The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (800-GAMBLER) as part of the launch of our #RipResponsibly campaign. This collaboration brings together two organizations focused on prevention, education, and early intervention—connecting the world of collecting with established gambling-harm resources to better support individuals navigating compulsive spending, high-risk behaviors, and gambling-adjacent mechanics within the hobby. As the collecting landscape continues to evolve, this partnership helps

Collectors MD is proud to announce a new partnership with Evive, a free mobile app that helps people understand their relationship with gambling and find support—bringing practical tools to collectors navigating compulsive spending and gambling-like mechanics in the hobby. As part of this collaboration, Collectors MD will host a dedicated peer-support group inside the Evive Community, creating a direct bridge between in-app recovery tools and live, recovery-informed support. This collaboration connects Collectors MD’s peer support, education, and accountability

Collectors MD is proud to announce a new partnership with Better Way of Miami, a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to addiction recovery, mental health support, and community care. At Collectors MD, our mission has always been clear: help collectors collect with intention—not compulsion. That means acknowledging the emotional, financial, and behavioral struggles that often mirror addiction, and building a healthier ecosystem rooted in community, accountability, and real support. For more than 40 years, Better Way of Miami

Collectors MD is proud to announce the addition of Joshua Klein, MBA to their growing referral and support network. Joshua is a financial professional who helps collectors move from financial stress to stability and long-term success. He specializes in clear prioritization, debt reduction, and building sustainable financial confidence through a holistic, personalized process that meets clients where they are—without judgment or shame. Drawing from both his professional expertise and his genuine passion for sports cards

Collectors MD is proud to announce a new partnership with My Card Post, a rapidly growing subscription-based marketplace built by collectors, for collectors. At Collectors MD, our mission is to help people collect with intention—not compulsion. That means supporting platforms that prioritize ethics, transparency, community, and long-term hobby sustainability. My Card Post shares those values wholeheartedly. Founded and bootstrapped by a lifelong collector, My Card Post was built to solve long-standing hobby frustrations including high fees, rigid

No Buy-Ins. No Trade-Backs. No Gimmicks. Just Gratitude. To celebrate intentional and responsible collecting, @collectorsmd and @pepperonirips are giving away a 2025 Fanatics Emanate Autographed 8×10 featuring Baltimore Orioles star, Jackson Holliday—as a heartfelt thank-you for your ongoing love and support. 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 @collectorsmd and @pepperonirips on Instagram2. Like this Instagram post

Collectors MD is proud to announce the official launch of Unboxed, a new support group hosted by the Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC) and powered by Collectors MD. Unboxed is designed for individuals struggling with gambling-like behaviors in collecting—including sports cards, TCG, sneakers, memorabilia, coins, luxury goods, NFTs, gaming, and more. This program is built on the proven Collectors MD model of peer support, accountability, and recovery, and represents the first franchise-style expansion of

Collectors MD is proud to welcome Kevin Kastrava Jr., MA, LPC, LCADC, ICGC-I to their growing Referral Network. Kevin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed/Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I) who brings a rare blend of clinical expertise and lived experience to the work. A recovering addict himself, Kevin understands the shame, secrecy, and “one more” mindset from the inside—then meets it with evidence-based care, accountability, and hope. What Kevin

Collectors MD isn’t just a movement—it’s a community. It was built to help collectors slow down, reconnect, and find balance in a hobby that often rewards excess. If our message resonates, please feel free to share this flyer and spread the positive word. #CollectorsMD | #RipResponsibly | #CollectResponsibly Follow Collectors MD On InstagramJoin Our Weekly Support GroupJoin The Conversation On Mantel

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

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

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.