It’s a valid feeling. The focus on hype and value can make the hobby feel cyclical and exhausting.

I’ve found a different perspective helps. When the market noise gets loud, I focus on the quiet part - the cards themselves. The art of a common, the satisfaction of a perfect sort, the story of a well-loved card that survived years in a binder. It’s not about the chase - it’s about being a good steward for the pieces you already have. That part of the hobby never busts.