OPINION: Hobbyist collecting has become too consumeristic

Rising3 outlets reported this in 4 reports over 3 days - a further 1 report reprinted copy already published elsewhere

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Wed, 28 October 2026peak 2 reports on Fri, 6 November 2026Fri, 6 November 2026

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28 Oct, 05:45over 9 days6 Nov, 16:00

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Wed, 28 October 2026
1 report
- arizona.edu05:45first to report
  OPINION: Hobbyist collecting has become too consumeristic
  The modern age of hobbyist collecting is an age of scalpers and TikTok hysteria. With a growing level of insanity surrounding Pokémon and NeeDohs it is time to take a breath and ask, “what are we doing here?” There is a better way to engage with this hobby, one that involves less armed robbery and more passion.
Thu, 29 October 2026
1 report
- fun107.com18:50
  How This Fairhaven Shop Makes Sure Pokemon Cards Get in the Hands of True Fans
  The Armoury Wargames and Hobbies owner Dan Barboza explains how Pokemon’s 30th anniversary, scalpers and rising prices are changing the hunt for cards, and when his Seekonk store opens.
Fri, 6 November 2026
1 report
- mirror.co.uk15:11
  The magic of Pokémon TCG - why it's more popular than ever
  I went to London Comic Con 2026 to find out why Pokémon TCG's popularity continues to surge, and what the future looks like for one of the world's most in-demand collectables.
  1 reprint
  - aol.co.uk6 Nov, 16:00their copy