After spending three days providing official media coverage at Fanatics Fest NYC on behalf of Collectors MD, I walked away more optimistic than ever about the future of the collectibles industry.

The biggest takeaway wasn't just the incredible attendance or star power - it was the conversations. Everywhere we went, collectors, hobby businesses, manufacturers, platforms, and industry leaders shared a common belief: as the hobby grows, so does our responsibility to support the people within it.

A huge thank you to Nick Jarman and The CTCA. It was a privilege working together to promote The Healthy Hobby Initiative and demonstrate what's possible when organizations come together around a shared mission.

As we prepare to head to The NCPG Conference in Nashville this week and The National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago next week, that message has never felt more important.

If we want to create meaningful change, we have to be where collectors are. The hobby is bigger than ever. Now it's our responsibility to help protect it.

Read my latest Daily Reflection, "The Hospital Of The Hobby", below. 👇

https://collectorsmd.com/the-hospital-of-the-hobby/

#CollectorsMD | #RipResponsibly | #HealthyHobby | #CTCA | #FanaticsFest

📍Collectors MD is hitting the road to continue spreading awareness around healthier, more intentional engagement in the hobby.

We're excited to announce that Collectors MD will be providing official media coverage at both Fanatics Fest NYC (July 16-19) and The National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago (July 29-August 2).

We'll be on-site covering some of the biggest stories in the hobby, conducting interviews, and connecting with collectors, creators, hobby businesses, platforms, manufacturers, and partners from across the industry. Most importantly, we'll be continuing our mission of promoting awareness, education, and responsible engagement throughout the collecting community.

If you'll be attending either event, we'd love to connect. Whether you're interested in an interview, partnership discussion, podcast appearance, or simply introducing yourself, reach out to info@collectorsmd.com to schedule a meeting.

Looking forward to seeing so many familiar faces and meeting plenty of new ones along the way. See you in NYC and Chicago. 👋

#CollectorsMD | #FanaticsFest | #NSCC | #RipResponsibly

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In the thirteenth episode of Buying The Hobby, Connor and Dante dive into the world of card breaking and discussing the latest trending news—including all things about Fanatics Fest, Tyrese Haliburton, NBA Trades, Kevin Durant, Joe Burrow, and the sports card market!

Buying The Hobby - Episode 13

For everyone that didn’t know, I was lucky enough to be selected as one of the 50 Fans in the Fanatics Games. Well in true collector fashion I represented the hobby during the events rocking my Mantel hat!!!

More to come out wanted to share a few shots with everyone…

“Go Birds” - signed by CB1 🦅

Cooper DeJean Signs Patrick Mahomes Card