Published October 18, 2025 | By Alyx E, Founder of Collectors MD

Every once in a while, the hobby gives us a rare moment—a reminder that change is possible when we set our egos aside. This week, three familiar voices in the sports card world—Geoff Wilson (Sports Card Investor), Nick Andrews (Boston Card Hunter), and Joe Hollywood—did something few expected. After years of tension, criticism, and public disagreement, they sat down together on The Geoff Wilson Show show to have a real conversation.

Not only did they talk—it led to action. Nick and Joe, two people who had openly feuded on social media, announced they are joining forces for a charity break benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital, hosted at the CardVault location in Boston during the Celtics home opener. What began as rivalry turned into collaboration—an alliance forged from friction. What began as negativity and frustration turned into meaningful purpose.

That’s what this is all about—turning division into dialogue, ego into empathy, and competition into community. It’s the same work we’re doing every day at Collectors MD: showing that the hobby doesn’t just need louder voices—it needs healthier ones. When connection replaces conflict, everyone wins.

What began as tension turned into teamwork. Sometimes the most unexpected conversations move communities forward.

I’ve had the privilege of joining both Geoff and Nick on their respective platforms—The Geoff Wilson Show and Sports Card Madness—and while our perspectives sometimes differ, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that open, honest dialogue can have when the goal is to make the hobby better. When people with different voices come together for a shared cause, it sends a message that’s bigger than any single card, brand, or channel: growth happens through unity, not division.

So many of us in the hobby carry strong opinions—we care deeply about ethics, transparency, and how this industry treats collectors. But this week was a reminder that we don’t heal the hobby by shouting over each other—we heal it by listening longer and lifting each other up.

Bridges get built when we stop fighting for the microphone and start focusing on the mission. And whether you agree with Geoff, Nick, Joe, or none of them, what they did this week matters. They showed that doing good together is still possible—even in a space often defined by ego, division, and noise.

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The hobby gets healthier when we do—when those once divided find common ground in collaboration, and let purpose speak louder than pride.

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A THANK YOU — WITH PURPOSE

Collector Creative x Murray Henderson

Benefit Auction for St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Now Live at CollectorCreative.com

ENDS FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 8pm CST

As a heartfelt thank you for the overwhelming support we received at The National, we’re auctioning three original collaboration pieces created by Murray Henderson x Collector Creative—with 100% of proceeds donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

This community continues to inspire us, and we’re honored to give back in a way that helps those who need it most.

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Auction #1: 1984 Star – Hand Embellished 1/1

The first auction features our tribute to MJ’s “True Rookie”—the iconic 1984 Star card.

• Archival Canvas Print, hand-embellished by Murray Henderson

• True 1/1 – Approx. 8.5" x 11"

• Black aluminum and tempered glass frame

• Signed by both artists on the back of the canvas

• Includes verification sticker and a Certificate of Authenticity mounted to the back of the frame

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The auction for this sold out piece will be available until FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 8pm CST. only at CollectorCreative.com. It’s your final opportunity to own this piece—and your bid directly supports a life-changing cause.

AUCTION RULES:

Starting Bid: $1,000

Bid increments: $25

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 8pm CST

Soft close - If there is a bid placed in the last 5 mins, time will extend 5 minutes until no bids are realized for a period of 5 mins (this will avoid sniping).

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this community.

Let’s raise some money. Let’s do some good. And let’s keep creating with purpose!

With gratitude,

Zach & Murray

🎉 Win Rare Trading Cards & Support Kids in Need! 🃏❤

Enter the NSCC Card Fundraising Sweepstakes for your chance to score exclusive collectibles — all while giving back to a great cause.

Every entry helps make a difference. 💥
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Presented by the NSCC Board of Directors & Show Management Team

We’re excited to announce the 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention NSCC Fundraising Sweepstakes — supporting local Chicago-area charities in a BIG way!

In partnership with Sweeppea, this sweepstakes gives you the chance to win iconic items like:

🏆 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle (SGC 5)
🏀 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan (PSA 9)
🎨 "Chicago Sports Legends" by Murray Henderson (58" x 44")

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👉 $100.00
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Sweepstakes Schedule:
📅 Opens: April 22, 2025
📅 Closes: August 3, 2025
🎉 Drawing: August 6, 2025
👀 On Display: All items will be showcased at the 45th National Sports Collectors Convention

Be a part of something special — collect, give back, and win big!

My good friends, Ivan and Juli, are raising funds to help their one-year-old daughter, Mares, fight a one-in-a-billion disease. They are half way to their $16k goal and need some help so they can afford the treatment necessary to help her. Here is the GoFundMe link to her story, and if you feel compelled, to donate to the cause: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mares-battle-against-a-oneinabillion-disease We will be running some 2025 Bowman breaks to raise funds for Mares as well. Let's show this beautiful family some hobby love. Thank you.