I think there are indirect impacts. When the market is down, there often is economic uncertainty that can curtail discretionary spending of any kind. If we're worried about the future or our jobs - it has an impact. Also, as the market fluctuates, it has an impact on who is in the market and who is out and that can lead a few speculators to get more into cards (alternatives to the market) or less (heavier focused on the market). It doesnt impact me directly very often as Im a low budget collector, but the impacts are definitely there.
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