This month, we’re proud to feature Ambre L (@mznapalm_most.hated) in our Collector Spotlight. Many in the community know her as the partner of Travis L (@montananorseman), but Ambre’s own collecting story—and her honesty about it—have deeply resonated within the Collectors MD community. Her Daily Reflection, “A Shift in Perspective”, delivered a powerful line: “Not everything that sparkles is truly valuable”.

Ambre learned that lesson firsthand after losing money and even compromising her health chasing expensive statues and anime figures. When the thrill became a burden, she stepped back and redefined what collecting meant to her.

Today, her collection reflects that evolution. Her “Murder Shelf” spotlights controversial athletes and “bad boys” across sports—not to glorify them, but to explore consequence, redemption, and human complexity. Her “Personal Shelf” holds sentimental pieces like “Imperfect Perfection”, a custom art card of her family gifted by Travis, alongside joyful favorites like Jaylen Waddle cards, an autographed Bulbasaur Funko Pop, a Kobe Bryant refractor, rookie autographs of Steve McNair and Nikita Kucherov, a 1952 Stan Musial slab, and, yes—an O.J. Simpson card, which sits at the center of her “Murder Shelf”.

Ambre’s story also came to life in Episode #14 of The Collector’s Compass: “Wife Of A Collector, Support & Perspective”. In that conversation, she opened up about finding balance, supporting a partner in recovery, and rebuilding joy together. Her humor, blunt honesty, and empathy offered a rare look at what it means to love—and live with—a collector and disabled veteran.

For Ambre, collecting with intention means peace, authenticity, and creating something she can one day share with her daughter—proof that every shelf tells a story worth understanding.

Below is a glimpse of Ambre’s collection. Be sure to check out her page and give her a follow!

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