In this episode of The Collector’s Compass, we sit down with Doc Schwartz—educator, government veteran, and creator of ediSportscards.
Doc has become one of the hobby’s most honest voices, speaking openly about addiction, overspending, and accountability. From the conversation we had with him on his channel last month titled “What Happens When Your Collecting Turns Into an Addiction?” to his presence in our weekly peer-support meetings, Doc has helped spark conversations the hobby has long avoided.
Doc provides perspective on:
-Why honesty is non-negotiable when talking about addiction in collecting.
-How the same dopamine loops appear across hobbies—cards, TCG, sneakers, NFTs, even retail therapy.
-What realistic regulation and consumer guardrails could look like.
-The human side: secrecy, shame, and how peer support breaks the cycle.
-Two recovery lanes: abstinence vs. intentional collecting—and why both matter.
-How culture can shift from chasing comps to rediscovering nostalgia, connection, and meaning.
-The role of allies, corporations, and shared advocacy in scaling support.
Whether you’re a longtime collector or someone questioning your own relationship with the hobby, this episode explores what it takes to face compulsion honestly—and how to find healthier paths forward.
Also make sure to check out our full discussion on edisportscards6275's channel—where we cover how collecting can slide into addiction, the casino-style mechanics behind breaks and FOMO, practical guardrails, and healthier ways to engage.
Subscribe, comment, and join the movement. And remember to collect with intention, not compulsion.
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