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#7: The Truth About Card Addiction | Sports Card Live
In this episode of Sports Card Live with Jeremy Lee, Alyx Effron, Founder of Collectors MD, joins the show to discuss the growing intersection of sports cards, gambling, and mental health—and why the hobby is at a turning point.
Alyx opens up about his personal journey, from chasing the rush of breaks and overspending, to recognizing the addictive patterns in collecting, and ultimately creating Collectors MD as a support-first movement for healthier engagement in the hobby.
Together, they dive into:
How gambling-like mechanics in breaks and repacks fuel compulsive behaviors.
The lack of…
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