In today’s episode of Main Collector Energy, we’re talking all things Gary Vee and VeeFriends and the waves the IP is making throughout the collecting community.

We start with my own journey of discovering Gary Vee — how I started listening and watching his content, and how that eventually led me down the VeeFriends rabbit hole. I also break down why I’ve fallen in love with VeeFriends, what the IP represents, and what makes it so interesting to me as a collector.

We also take a look at some of the recent auction results and prices coming out of the VeeFriends market and what those numbers could mean for the future.

So, after putting $250K into VeeFriends, am I crazy… or am I early?

I ripped a full personal case of VeeFriends Sapphire, and somehow we pulled an absolute GEM! 🔥

The case was already looking strong, but then we hit the Very Lucky Lucky Black Cat Hidden Gem, a massive VeeFriends pull valued at $2,500+!

Come along for the full case rip, the big hits, and the moment this insane card came out of the box.

If you're new to VeeFriends or already collecting, this is one case rip you don't want to miss!

#VeeFriends #VeeFriendsSapphire #TradingCards #HiddenGem #CaseBreak

On today’s episode of Main Collector Energy, we sit down with Miguel Garmendia, better known as TacoteMX, one of Mexico’s biggest sports card breakers and content creators. TacoteMX on Instagram

Miguel takes us through his journey in the hobby, from how he got started breaking cards to building an incredible following in Mexico and turning his passion into a growing business. He also shares what it’s like working alongside his family and girlfriend, who have become an important part of the business.

We talk about some of his craziest birthday-week hits, the moments that still feel unbelievable, and why Miguel continues to be amazed by how quickly the sports card hobby is growing in Mexico — and how he doesn’t see that growth stopping anytime soon.

It’s a conversation about breaking, family, big hits, and building something you never expected to become this big.

In this episode of Main Collector Energy, we’re going deep on the world of Topps Sapphire and the chase for the ultimate card: the 1/1 Padparadscha.

We break down the history of the Sapphire brand, how it has evolved across Marvel and Disney, and why these cards have become such a major part of the non-sports collecting market. We also take a closer look at current prices, what drives value, and how collectors should approach the market when chasing some of the rarest cards in these sets.

Whether you’re hunting a specific character, building a rainbow, or trying to land a true 1/1, this episode breaks down what you need to know before making your next move.

In Episode 4 of Main Collector Energy, we sit down with illustrator and designer Traci Easterday to talk about her journey into the Star Wars hobby and her experience working on the new 2026 Topps Star Wars Chrome Galaxy set. Traci shares what it was like creating her own 10-card insert set celebrating the 10th anniversary of Rogue One, her love for Star Wars, and her experience being part of the Star Wars Celebration Japan art show.

In this episode of Main Collector Energy, we sit down with BlackJadeWolf, also known as Sharon Chirong, to talk about the hobby from a dealer’s perspective. Sharon shares what it’s really like setting up at card shows, how collectors should approach dealers, some of her biggest losses in sales, and the story behind her prized Luka Dončić card valued at more than $500,000. We also talk about collecting, the business of the hobby, and what happens behind the table at a card show.

In this episode of Main Collector Energy, I take you to MOJO FEST and talk about our first trip to Asia and what it was like experiencing the incredible card-collecting culture firsthand. We dive into the growth of the hobby across sports cards, TCGs, and non-sports cards, and discuss why properties like Marvel and SpongeBob are becoming such a big part of the collecting landscape. From the show floor to the culture surrounding the hobby, we explore what makes the Asian card market so unique and where we think collecting is headed next.

In Episode 4 of Main Collector Energy, we sit down with illustrator and designer Traci Easterday to talk about her journey into the Star Wars hobby and her experience working on the new 2026 Topps Star Wars Chrome Galaxy set. Traci shares what it was like creating her own 10-card insert set celebrating the 10th anniversary of Rogue One, her love for Star Wars, and her experience being part of the Star Wars Celebration Japan art show.

In Episode 4 of Main Collector Energy, we dive into the 2026 Topps Marvel Mint release and what it could mean for the future of the hobby. We break down the differences between a Comic-Con promo release and a wider release, what the Marvel Mint launch can tell us about Topps’ strategy, and what collectors might expect when Disney Mint arrives. It’s a conversation about releases, collecting, and what could be next for two of the biggest non-sports card brands.

In Episode 2 of Main Collector Energy, we sit down with Kiké Hernández to talk about the hobby, baseball, collecting, and his love for Pokémon. Kiké shares his perspective as a professional baseball player and collector, what got him into the hobby, and how that passion led to his own Pokémon channel. It’s a conversation about sports, trading cards, Pokémon, and why collecting what you love is what the hobby is all about.