Is Collecting About to Boom Again in 2026?

Is collecting about to BOOM in 2026? We're finding out.

Something is happening in the collecting world right now. Graded trading cards. Sports cards. Pokémon TCG. Retro video games. Action figures. Sealed products. It's not just prices going up: it's the energy, the community, the packed local game stores, card shops, and collecting events everywhere.

This is Episode 0 of our new series where we dive deep into the collecting scene across multiple hobbies to answer one question: Are we experiencing a collecting boom in 2026?

Over the next few weeks, Saunders will be visiting local hobby shops, card stores, trade nights, tournaments, and community hubs across Glasgow and Western Scotland to explore what's really going on. Is this just investment speculation and flipping culture, or is there something deeper happening with passionate collectors, families, and the next generation of hobbyists?

💬 Tell us in the comments:

What do you collect in 2026? (Pokémon, sports cards, retro games, board games?)
Are you a new collector or returning to the hobby after a break?
Does it feel like a boom where you are?
Any Glasgow/Scotland hobby shops, game stores, or collector clubs we should visit?

Let's explore this collecting renaissance together. See you in Episode 1.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introducing the New Series: Are We in a Collecting Boom?
1:01 - What Defines a "Collecting Boom"?
3:01 - Why This Feels Different Across Multiple Hobbies
10:18 - Real-World Research: Physical Spaces vs Online
17:07 - What's Next: Sports Cards Deep Dive

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