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Behind The Breaks: The Hobby Is At A Crossroad

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This year’s National was the biggest in history—but behind the record crowds and endless lines, the hobby is standing at a pivotal turning point. In Behind The Breaks, we break down the three possible paths ahead: Growth & Maturity (structure, safeguards, education, and mental wellness built into the DNA of the hobby), A Split Hobby (corporate polish on one side, unchecked gambling culture on the other), or The Crash (oversaturation, lawsuits, burnout, and lost trust).

Collectors MD isn’t here to “save” the hobby—we’re here to ground it, protect people over product, and start the hard conversations before it’s too late. If you’ve felt the shift happening, you’re not imagining it. Let’s choose the better road together.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel.

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