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Why Completeness Drives Collecting

Why Completeness Drives Collecting

Update: 2025-11-26
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Completeness sits at the center of why collectors stay engaged. That final card slotted into a binder or case delivers a feeling that pushes the hobby forward. In this episode Brett explores why the pursuit of complete holds so much power. He breaks down the psychology behind the chase, including data from a University of Arizona study that shows motivation increases as collectors move closer to finishing a project.

He explains how completeness brings structure to a chaotic hobby, why it raises the value of certain cards, and how it shapes long term decision making for every type of collector. Brett shares real stories from collectors who chase sets, player runs, rainbows, and team projects.

He highlights how each collector defines complete on their own terms and why that freedom is the true foundation of meaningful collecting.


If you want to bring intention, focus, and purpose to your collecting, this conversation gives you clarity on what completeness means and why it matters.


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Why Completeness Drives Collecting

Why Completeness Drives Collecting

Brett McGrath