Published April 29, 2025 | By Alyx E, Founder of Collectors MD

There’s a quiet shift happening in the hobby right now—one that not everyone’s naming out loud yet, but many are feeling.

Things are moving fast.
Too fast.

Products are dropping at an unprecedented pace.
Parallel fatigue is real.
Manufacturers are flooding the market with new releases—each one louder, flashier, and more “can’t-miss” than the last.

And as collectors, we’re stuck in a loop: Chase. Rip. Flip. Repeat.

The sheer volume of new wax—paired with the non-stop buzz from breakers, influencers, and algorithm-fed hype—makes it hard to even catch your breath. Before you’ve digested one drop, the next one’s already here. Before you’ve had a chance to evaluate and appreciate (or even receive) what you just bought, you’re being pushed to chase the next release. You’re still waiting on last week’s packages, but your mind is already locked on the next one.

It’s a cycle built on urgency, not enjoyment. Speed, not satisfaction.

And when that becomes the norm, collecting starts to feel less like a passion—and more like a pressure cooker.

But here’s your reminder:
You don’t have to match the industry’s pace.

You don’t have to rip every new product.
You don’t have to stay on top of every release.
You don’t have to let FOMO dictate your rhythm.

The current state of the hobby may be built for burnout—but that doesn’t mean you have to burn out with it.

Slow is still an option.
Curated is still cool.
Intentional is still powerful.

Let everyone else chase the hype cycle.
You can build something timeless.

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You don’t need to move faster. You just need to move on purpose.

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