The Corporate Takeover of Sports Cards Has Begun...
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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?
Timestamps
00:00 – 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 matter
Whether 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.
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