Author: Alyx Effron

Protecting The Youth Is Not Optional Some lines cannot be ignored once they’ve been crossed. What’s been unfolding in the modern hobby lately isn’t just

The Double Edge Of Intention At Collectors MD, our lane ofIntentional Collecting is introduced as a healthier alternative; a way to stay engaged in the

Staying Grounded When The World Feels Unsteady There are moments when the world feels like it’s spinning faster than our nervous systems can keep up

Collecting Your Favorite Player On A Budget There comes a time in one’s life when we must admit the truth that our moms did not

Collecting Your Favorite Team On A Budget I have had several favorite teams throughout my lifetime. The New England Patriots (before they won any Super

Calling All Influencers There’s no denying how much influence athletes, celebrities, and creators now carry beyond the field, screen, or stage. We see personal brands

Super Bowl Sunday Today is a day many of us, not just sports fans, have been anticipating and looking forward to for months; one of

Feeling Guilty For Hurting When The World Is Hurting There’s a subtle feeling of guilt that shows up for a lot of people in recovery.

When One Addiction Feeds Another For a long time, I didn’t realize I was stuck inside a vicious cycle. I thought I was just chasing

“The Hunt Is Greater Than The Capture” Earlier this month, Josh Luber and Jesse Einhorn released a 30,000-word white paper titled, “The Blindboxification Of Everything“.

The Chase Within The Chase One of the most overlooked parts of modern collecting is how many layers of anticipation the hobby has implemented into

The House Always Wins With Wax This isn’t an indictment of ripping sealed wax or joining breaks and it doesn’t mean every breaker is predatory