News & Announcements

News & Announcements is where Collectors MD shares key updates, milestones, and moments of momentum as the movement continues to grow. From new partnerships and initiatives to product launches, media features, and community developments, this is where we keep you informed on what’s happening behind the scenes.

Each update reflects the ongoing evolution of Collectors MD – not just as a platform, but as a broader effort to create a more aware, intentional, and supportive collecting environment. Whether it’s a new collaboration, a major announcement, or a meaningful step forward, News & Announcements offers a clear view into where we’re headed and how the movement continues to take shape.

Referral Network Announcement: Parents Standing Together

While Collectors MD provides peer support, education, and community for collectors navigating compulsive behaviors and high-risk spending patterns, we recognize that families are often navigating the impact alongside them. That’s why we’re proud to highlight Parents Standing Together as part of our growing referral network. Parents Standing Together is a parent-led nonprofit created by families with lived experience supporting children and young adults affected by problem gambling. Built by parents who discovered firsthand how difficult

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Partnership Announcement: NewForm & The Phoenix

Collectors MD is proud to announce a new partnership with NewForm, joining a growing ecosystem of recovery-forward organizations—including The Phoenix—focused on connection, belonging, and long-term well-being. Through this partnership, Collectors MD is now live on the NewForm platform as the first gambling-adjacent recovery space on the app. This marks an important step in expanding access to peer support and education for individuals navigating compulsive collecting, overspending, and high-risk hobby behaviors that often fall outside traditional

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The #RipResponsibly Initiative

Collectors MD is proud to share a major update on the continued growth of #RipResponsibly—a movement built to bring responsible participation, real guardrails, and accessible support into the modern collecting ecosystem. The collecting world has changed fast, especially the version of “the hobby” we know today. Live breaks, mystery repacks, razzes, high-velocity marketplaces, and always-on access have introduced mechanics that can feel exciting in the moment, but overwhelming over time—especially for collectors navigating chasing, overspending,

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Partnership Announcement: SlabTrack

Collectors MD is excited to announce a new partnership with SlabTrack, a next-generation platform designed to bring structure, clarity, and intention back into modern collecting. At Collectors MD, our mission is simple: to help collectors collect with intention—not compulsion. That means supporting tools and systems that slow people down, reduce emotional decision-making, and help collectors understand what they actually own. SlabTrack was built from that exact mindset. Founded by collector and entrepreneur Sherwin Gilani, SlabTrack

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Partnership Announcement: Market Movers

Collectors MD is excited to announce that we have officially joined the Market Movers affiliate program! At Collectors MD, our mission has always been clear: to help collectors collect with intention—not compulsion. That means giving our community access to tools, resources, and support systems that keep the hobby joyful, sustainable, and grounded in reality rather than hype. Market Movers has become one of the most widely used platforms in the hobby for tracking card values, analyzing trends, and helping collectors

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Partnership Announcement: Cards HQ

Collectors MD is proud to announce a new awareness partnership with Cards HQ as part of the continued expansion of our #RipResponsibly initiative. This partnership introduces the official #RipResponsibly break disclaimer, now being implemented across the Cards HQ breaking ecosystem. More than an intro, this disclaimer represents a shared commitment to transparency, care, and collector well-being—meeting people where they are, in real time, as decisions are being made. The modern hobby moves fast. Momentum builds

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Partnership Announcement: 800-GAMBLER

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

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Partnership Announcement: Evive

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

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Referral Network Announcement: Better Way of Miami

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

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Referral Network Announcement: Joshua Klein, MBA

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

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Partnership Announcement: My Card Post

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

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Collector Appreciation Giveaway #4

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

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