Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Partners
We’ve partnered with brands, organizations, and professionals that believe in real solutions, not just awareness.
Hobby Partners
- All Touch Case – A revolutionary magnetic hard case brand designed to protect and display valuable trading and sports cards. Their focus on protection, organization, and intentional care makes them a natural fit within the #RipResponsibly movement.
- Bodega Cards – A bodega-inspired hobby shop in Hoboken, NJ that prioritizes community, culture, and intentional collecting over hype. They represent the kind of healthier hobby environment #RipResponsibly is designed to encourage.
- Bogo Breaks – A collector-first community of hobbyists who buy, sell, and trade with an emphasis on responsible participation and intentional collecting – reflecting a more grounded, sustainable vision that aligns with #RipResponsibly.
- C3 Grading – A collector-first grading company focused on transparency, affordability, and fairness. Their approach helps collectors protect and preserve cards without many of the barriers often associated with traditional grading services, aligning naturally with the mission of #RipResponsibly.
- Card Ladder – A leading platform for card values and market analytics, helping collectors track the hobby with greater clarity and confidence. Their tools support more informed, intentional decision-making across the collecting experience.
- Cards HQ – A respected hobby retailer and community-focused card shop owned by Sports Card Investor. As an early adopter of #RipResponsibly, Cards HQ helps bring responsible-collecting messaging directly into the breaking space.
- Certified Trading Card Association (CTCA) – The first trade association dedicated to the trading card industry, focused on transparency, accountability, and professional standards. As one of CTCA’s first members, Collectors MD is proud to support its mission, which aligns closely with #RipResponsibly and the broader goal of building a healthier, more sustainable hobby environment.
- Chronic Cards – The fulfillment partner behind our official #RipResponsibly collection, supplying custom-branded mats, backdrops, and accessories. Their products help breakers and shops visibly support responsible collecting in their own environments.
- cllct – A comprehensive collectibles media hub delivering reporting, storytelling, and insights across the hobby. cllct was also one of the first publications to cover the work Collectors MD is doing, helping bring greater awareness, transparency, and visibility to important conversations shaping the collecting space.
- Collectibles On SI (Sports Illustrated) – A trusted collectibles media brand amplifying responsible collecting through storytelling, education, and hobby coverage. Operated under Sports Card Nonsense the platform helps bring awareness and accountability to a broader audience. Collectors MD’s Director of Partnerships, Conor McGrath, is also a contributor, further strengthening the connection between our missions.
- Collector Charles – A collector-first media platform created by Brandon Howard, who also serves as a content creator for Collectors MD and host of Behind The Breaks. Through thoughtful content and honest commentary, Collector Charles helps push the hobby toward greater awareness, transparency, and #RipResponsibly-aligned intention.
- Ding Defend – A collector-focused shipping and protection brand offering mailers, protectors, and accessories designed to keep cards safe in transit. Through this partnership, Ding Defend helps our community ship cards more safely, securely, and responsibly in a way that supports #RipResponsibly.
- #GETTOSTACKIN – A community-driven rewards platform designed to incentivize participation through tiered benefits, points, and exclusive perks. While rooted in engagement and loyalty, their model highlights the evolving mechanics of the hobby – where spending, status, and rewards increasingly intersect – making them an important part of the broader conversation around intentional collecting and #RipResponsibly.
- GorillaShip – An international shipping service that helps collectors safely consolidate and ship sports cards and memorabilia worldwide. Their platform supports secure handling and reliable global delivery for high-value collectibles while reinforcing the values behind #RipResponsibly.
- Grader’s Reserve – A collector-built brand creating durable slab guards and protective accessories for graded cards. Their products help collectors safeguard everything from everyday pieces to true grails while supporting the broader #RipResponsibly movement.
- HobbyScan – A collection-management platform that helps collectors organize and track their cards with more clarity and control. By reducing friction and improving visibility, HobbyScan supports more intentional and less impulsive engagement in the hobby, aligning naturally with #RipResponsibly.
- The Hobby Spectrum – A collector-identity and psychology platform developed by Jeremy Lee‘s Sports Cards Live Media. It helps collectors better understand their motivations, behaviors, and relationship to the hobby through a more reflective lens.
- Hoosier Pulls – A creator-led platform and voice within the hobby focused on transparency, accountability, and reform. Through content, conversations, and community engagement, HoosierPulls helps spotlight the gambling-adjacent mechanics shaping collector behavior while advocating for guardrails, education, and a more responsible path forward that aligns with #RipResponsibly.
- The Kicksverse Collectibles – A creator-led platform founded by Sal Amezcua (@kickstradomis) that merges sneaker culture, art, and collectibles into a unified ecosystem. Through limited releases, custom trading cards, and original art-driven products, Kicksverse reflects the evolving intersection of creativity, commerce, and collecting—aligning with Collectors MD’s mission to promote intentional engagement and long-term value over hype-driven behavior.
- Mantel – Our primary discussion community platform, where collectors can engage in deeper conversation, reflection, and peer support. Mantel provides a safer, more intentional space for the kinds of conversations and community-building that sit at the heart of #RipResponsibly.
- Market Movers – A premier card-data platform owned by Sports Card Investor, offering real-time tracking, portfolio tools, and market insights. Their tools help collectors stay grounded in facts rather than hype while supporting more informed decision-making.
- Mr. Minty – A collector-built brand specializing in premium card prep and pre-grading supplies. Their products help collectors make more informed decisions around grading, condition, and long-term card care.
- My Card Post – A collector-driven marketplace offering a safer, more community-oriented way to buy, sell, and trade. Their zero-fee seller model and collector-first structure align with a more transparent, intentional, and #RipResponsibly–aligned hobby experience.
- RipHamiltonRips – A major sports-card breaker community active on Whatnot and Instagram, helping bring responsible-collecting messaging directly into the breaking space. Based out of Trace ‘n Chase in Totowa, NJ, RipHamiltonRips is an early adopter of #RipResponsibly and a visible supporter of healthier standards in live selling.
- Rippinwax – A New Jersey-based break group hosting live breaks across TikTok, Whatnot, and other platforms. Their support of #RipResponsibly helps promote greater transparency, moderation, and awareness in the modern breaking space.
- Santiago Sports – A community-first local card shop in Matawan, NJ known for balancing modern hobby engagement with transparency, restraint, and trust. As an active supporter of #RipResponsibly, Santiago Sports shows that a shop can thrive without relying on nonstop hype or exploitative pressure.
- Saturday Morning Clubhouse – A retro collectibles platform that blends nostalgia, community, and charitable impact through its Pixelated Heart Foundation. Their mission reflects a more thoughtful, purpose-driven approach to collecting that aligns naturally with #RipResponsibly.
- Sealed Wax Nation – A collector-driven platform dedicated to preserving unopened trading card boxes and packs across generations. Their perspective highlights how the hobby can still hold meaning and possibility without always needing to chase the next hit – an outlook that aligns naturally with #RipResponsibly.
- SlabTrack – A collector-first operating system designed to bring structure, organization, and visibility to modern collecting. By helping collectors better understand what they own, SlabTrack supports more intentional and less emotion-driven decision-making and aligns closely with the mission of #RipResponsibly.
- The Smarter Collector – A collector-first platform offering guides, tools, and an app designed to help hobbyists collect with more intention and confidence. Their focus on smarter decision-making and long-term fulfillment aligns naturally with #RipResponsibly.
- SmartRipSociety – A collector-first initiative designed to encourage more thoughtful and responsible participation in the breaking space. Their support helps normalize moderation, awareness, and healthier engagement within live breaks as part of the broader #RipResponsibly movement.
- Sportano Collecting Club – A community-first platform built around curated hobby events and authentic collector experiences, including The Underdog Hobby Show. Their focus on connection over hype aligns naturally with #RipResponsibly and Collectors MD’s mission to promote healthier participation in the hobby.
- Sports Card Investor – A major card-data and media platform founded by Geoff Wilson, helping collectors make more informed decisions through analytics, education, and hobby coverage. As the parent company of Market Movers and Cards HQ, Sports Card Investor helps expand the reach of more transparent and data-driven collecting.
- Sports Cards Live Media – A trusted hobby media platform led by Jeremy Lee, known for thoughtful long-form conversations, auction coverage, and transparent hobby commentary through Sports Cards Live. Through initiatives like The Hobby Spectrum and Jeremy’s new book POPS & COMPS – which includes a meaningful nod to Collectors MD – Sports Cards Live Media helps advance more reflective, informed, and #RipResponsibly-aligned engagement across the hobby.
- Sports Cards Nonsense – A leading hobby podcast and media partner committed to honest dialogue and transparent conversations about the state of the hobby. As the parent media company behind Collectibles On SI, they help shape more thoughtful and responsible storytelling across the space.
- The Sports Man Dan Show – A hobby and sports-focused podcast network bringing together athletes, veterans, and collectors for thoughtful conversations. Their support of #RipResponsibly helps promote education, transparency, and intentional participation in the hobby.
- SportsCardInvest – A fast-growing sports card media and content platform delivering hobby news, athlete engagement, and collector-focused storytelling. Their reach helps bring greater visibility to responsible collecting conversations across the hobby while supporting the broader mission of #RipResponsibly.
- Stand Up Displays – A hobby-focused accessory and display company supporting #RipResponsibly through customized card stands and visual branding tools. Their products help collectors and breakers showcase cards with intention rather than compulsion.
- Trace ‘n Chase – A collector-built trading card shop and hobby destination in Totowa, NJ that serves as the home base of RipHamiltonRips. Their partnership helps strengthen the in-store and community presence of #RipResponsibly within the modern hobby landscape.
- The Trading Card Hall of Fame – An independent hobby initiative dedicated to recognizing and preserving the legacy of iconic trading cards. Their work reinforces the importance of storytelling, history, and meaningful collecting within the broader #RipResponsibly movement, and they will be the first brand to feature #RipResponsibly branding directly on their product packaging.
- Tropic Collects – A collector-owned sports card brand focused on buying, selling, and trading in a transparent and community-driven environment. Their approach prioritizes trust, accessibility, and long-term engagement over hype.
- Tropic Media – A digital marketing and viral strategy agency helping brands grow through content, branding, and performance-focused storytelling. Their work supports Collectors MD’s broader mission to modernize and protect the hobby ecosystem.
- We Should Rip – A collector-first break group built around transparency, no-pressure participation, and a healthier long-term approach to breaking. As a supporter of #RipResponsibly, We Should Rip shows that live breaks can still be fun, community-driven, and responsible.
Recovery & Support Partners
- 800-GAMBLER (The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey) – A trusted resource for gambling prevention and recovery, offering confidential support, education, and referrals. Our partnership helps collectors access help when gambling-adjacent behaviors become overwhelming and supports the broader #RipResponsibly initiative.
- Better Way of Miami – A long-standing treatment and recovery organization in Miami, FL providing structured support, counseling, and community resources. Their work helps strengthen the clinical and community-based support pathways available through our growing recovery ecosystem.
- Birches Health – A nationwide behavioral health provider offering insurance-covered virtual therapy and clinical support for addiction recovery. Their partnership helps expand Collectors MD’s broader referral ecosystem by giving community members access to professional care.
- Evive – A mental health platform built specifically for individuals impacted by gambling harm. Through personalized tools, education, and community, Evive helps create another accessible pathway for support within the broader Collectors MD ecosystem. Collectors MD is also active within Evive’s community platform, helping extend support and connection beyond our own channels.
- Gamban – A trusted provider of online gambling blocking software designed to reduce access to high-risk platforms. Since partnering with Collectors MD, Gamban has expanded its protections to include gambling-adjacent hobby apps and sites, helping collectors create stronger boundaries and better safeguard themselves.
- GamFin – A financial wellness and recovery support platform built to help individuals better understand, manage, and recover from the financial fallout tied to gambling-related harm. Their work adds an important layer to the Collectors MD ecosystem by helping community members rebuild financial clarity, reduce shame, and take practical steps toward greater stability and control.
- New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) – A statewide nonprofit focused on prevention, education, and recovery support for problem gambling. Their partnership helps expand access to trusted, localized resources for individuals and families impacted by gambling-related harm.
- NewForm – A recovery and mental well-being marketplace that brings together live events, tools, and supportive communities in one place. As the home of our Collectors MD space and a hub for organizations like The Phoenix, NewForm helps make support more accessible, connected, and actionable.
- North Jersey Recovery Center – A northern New Jersey–based treatment provider offering addiction and mental health services through individualized care. Their partnership helps strengthen the bridge between peer support, clinical treatment, and long-term recovery.
- ODAAT Gambling Awareness – A mission-driven organization dedicated to educating communities about gambling harm and recovery. Their work supports prevention, awareness, and practical steps toward healthier long-term outcomes.
- OpenRecovery – A modern support network offering digital tools, coaching, AI therapy, and mental health resources. Their platform helps expand access to support while complementing the broader care pathways available through our referral ecosystem. Collectors MD is also active within OpenRecovery’s community platform, helping extend support and connection beyond our own channels.
- Parents Standing Together – A parent-led nonprofit supporting families impacted by youth gambling harm. Through education, peer support, and community connection, they help caregivers recognize warning signs and find clarity in a rapidly changing landscape.
- The Phoenix – A national sober active community centered on connection, belonging, and resilience through free in-person and virtual events. Discoverable on NewForm, The Phoenix helps individuals stay engaged in recovery while building meaningful, supportive relationships.
- The Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC) – A statewide advocacy group advancing prevention, awareness, and recovery support. In partnership with PGCC, we launched Unboxed: Powered by Collectors MD, the first franchised version of our peer-support model.
- Right Choice Recovery – An outpatient treatment provider in Dayton, NJ specializing in gambling and substance-use recovery. Their stigma-free approach to care complements Collectors MD’s peer-support model and helps expand access to treatment when deeper support is needed.
- Stop Predatory Gambling – A national advocacy organization focused on exposing systems and business models that profit from addiction and financial harm. Their work aligns closely with our mission to bring greater accountability and harm-reduction principles into modern collecting.
- Zepf Center – An Ohio-based behavioral health organization providing integrated, trauma-informed, person-centered services for youth and adults, including mental health, vocational support, and a dedicated gambling treatment program offering confidential, no-cost care focused on recovery, stability, and overall well-being.
- Collectors MD Referral Network – A growing network of therapists, doctors, clinicians, social workers, and financial professionals offering specialized support. This network helps connect collectors to trusted care, treatment, and long-term guidance beyond peer support alone.
Strategic & Infrastructure Partners
- DISTRIKT – An AI-native growth infrastructure and decision intelligence firm that helps organizations turn fragmented data into clear, actionable revenue strategy. Through its KNVRT platform, DISTRIKT enables faster, more informed decision-making – supporting Collectors MD’s mission to build sustainable, data-driven systems that prioritize long-term health over short-term outcomes.
- Doejo – A business-minded software and product development firm specializing in custom web, AI, and digital platform builds. Doejo partnered with Collectors MD to design and develop our website, helping bring our vision to life through scalable infrastructure, thoughtful UX, and a strong digital foundation.
These partnerships strengthen our ability to provide actionable help – not just words.
If our mission aligns with yours and you’re interested in collaborating, we’d welcome the opportunity to explore how we can create meaningful impact together.
For general inquiries reach us anytime at info@collectorsmd.com.
To explore partnership opportunities connect with Conor McGrath, Director of Partnerships at conor@collectorsmd.com.
