Cards HQ just announced a major expansion backed by serious investment money—and collectors are divided.Is this the future of the hobby, or the beginning of something collectors may regret?Timestamps00:00 – Are hobby shops becoming too corporate? 01:03 – The Cards HQ expansion announcement explained 05:42 – The local card shop experience collectors love 08:32 – The biggest benefits of large-scale hobby stores 13:04 – The risks and downsides collectors should consider 16:39 – The four stages of hobby shop evolution 18:07 – Why influence, trust, and collector behavior matterWhether you're a longtime collector or just getting into sports cards, this discussion explores what large corporate hobby stores could mean for the future of collecting. Thanks to our monthly supporters Rob Hefley Klendathu Tatershed Justin Burch Always_Eaton Ryan Bruder Kevin Quiles Evan Hastie Donut Josh Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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