In this episode of The Ball Card Show with Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster, Alyx Effron, Founder of Collectors MD, joins the show to unpack the complicated intersection of sports cards, breaking, and gambling culture within the hobby.Alyx shares his personal journey through collecting—how overspending and the addictive pull of breaks mirrored the same destructive cycles seen in gambling—and how those experiences led to the creation of Collectors MD.Together, they discuss:-How the psychology of card breaks reflects gambling behaviors.-The fine line between collecting with passion and compulsive overspending.-Why the hobby lacks accountability and safeguards for vulnerable collectors.-The role of community, conversation, and support in breaking unhealthy patterns.-How Collectors MD is building a movement to ground the hobby in intention, education, and mental wellness.This is a candid, eye-opening conversation for collectors at every stage. Whether you’re navigating the thrill of the hobby or questioning your own relationship with it, this episode provides perspective, awareness, and hope.Subscribe, comment, and join the movement. And remember to collect with intention, not compulsion.Watch The Episode on YouTubeLearn More & Join The Movement:Website: collectorsmd.comSocials: hopp.bio/collectorsmdWeekly Meeting Sign-Up: bit.ly/45koiMXContact: [email protected]: @collectorsmdInstagram: @collectorsmd#CollectorsMD | #TheBallCardShow | #RipResponsibly | #CollectResponsibly

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