[mintacular]

I started watching YouTube content for cards in midyear 2019 and also a few podcasts. By early 2020 (right before COVID), the amount of new channels / investors, etc. EXPLODED. I think this type of exposure to the hobby changed the landscape forever and COVID spiked interest further. In short, the ability to showcase your cards / get the online "pat on the back" has made collecting cards into something even your wildest dreams couldn't fulfill