Published May 03, 2025 | By Alyx E, Founder of Collectors MD

There’s a big show in Dallas this weekend.
The National is around the corner.
Fanatics Fest is coming in hot.
Sneaker Con just wrapped. Comic-Con is next.
And your feed? It’s flooded with highlights—high-end slabs, vlogs, all access passes, celebrity cameos and story tags from every angle.

If you’ve ever felt that sting of FOMO—you’re not alone.
It’s easy to feel like you’re on the outside looking in.
Like you're the only one not making moves. Like real collectors are the ones getting autographs, making deals, and bumping into influencers in every expo hallway.

But here’s the truth:
You don’t need to be everywhere social media is to be part of this community.
You don’t need a VIP badge to validate your love for collecting.
And you sure as hell don’t need to go broke—or relapse into bad habits—just to prove you belong.

If you’re working on your spending habits…
If you’re trying to rebuild trust, rebuild boundaries, rebuild yourself…
Then missing a big show isn’t a failure.
It’s a win.
It’s an intentional choice to protect your peace, your progress, and your priorities.

That doesn’t mean we don’t respect these shows. We do.
They’re important for the culture.
They bring people together. They spotlight the hustle.
They offer real joy, connection, and celebration.

But you don’t have to be in the room to be in the hobby.
You’re still part of it.
You're still building something meaningful—even if no one’s filming it.

Let the FOMO fade.
Focus on what’s in front of you:
Your health. Your family. Your healing.
That’s where real value lives.

Because sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do for your hobby is to is to take a step back—and reconnect with what truly matters.

#CollectorsMD
You’re not missing out. You’re making space.

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