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In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, we dive into one of the most pressing and often avoided questions in the modern hobby—why does a space built on nostalgia, community, and joy so often drift into manipulation, exhaustion, and financial harm?
Our guest, Charles Howard (@CollectorCharles), is one of the hobby’s clearest and most respected voices on market behavior, hype cycles, grading inconsistencies, and the underlying mechanics that shape collector psychology. Through his channel and commentary, Charles has made a name for himself by cutting through industry noise, challenging harmful narratives, and unpacking how modern collecting culture pushes people ...
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