Card collecting is a hobby that involves collecting cards as a way to connect with the past, experience nostalgia, and connect with the card community.

• Nostalgia

Many collectors started collecting cards as children and the cards they collect can represent a specific time in their lives or bring back childhood memories

• Community

There is a community that is formed around card collecting where people can share stories and experiences about cards from pivotal moments in their life

• Real-life interactions

Card collecting brings people together at card stores or trade shows to not only talk about the hobby, but help one another learn and grow in the hobby

• Culture

Card collecting is a welcoming environment where you can learn best practices and ways to take care of your cards