The Fall of TCGplayer: How a $300M Buyout Changed Everything

What happened to TCGplayer? In this video I dig into the eBay acquisition, the union story, why TCGplayer Direct has been down, and what all of this means for buyers and collectors. I cover the benefits that still make TCGplayer useful (selection, pricing, convenience) and the trade-offs the community’s been feeling—plus what to watch over the next 12–24 months.

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Disclosures

This video is commentary and research for collectors, not financial advice. All opinions are my own.