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Ashley, known as Junk Wax Queen on social media, shares how she transformed from card collecting novice to passionate enthusiast after her husband introduced her to the hobby during COVID lockdowns. What began as a way to pass time together became a serious pursuit with organized binders, display walls, and dedicated collecting strategies.

• Started collecting during COVID when her husband suggested opening packs together
• Prefers older cards while her husband collects modern releases
• Created a "junk wax" wall display after joking about worthless cards being turned into wallpaper
• Organizes collection meticulously with separate binders by sport in alphabetical order
• Maintains a dedicated Vince Carter collection with one treasured card on a necklace chain
• Travels up to five hours to attend card shows, focusing on affordable "dollar boxes"
• Sets a specific budget for card purchases by allocating money to a dedicated account
• Enjoys sharing duplicate cards with other collectors who are completing sets
• Balancing collecting with family needs, especially accommodating her autistic son at events

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