Whether it's children who buy and trade Pokemon cards, or teens and adults who stand in line waiting for the latest limited edition Nike sneakers endorsed by Michael Jordan, America is, in many ways, a society of collectors.
To inform that consumer base, there are a number of enthusiast magazines and Web sites that cover collectibles, even while the mainstream press is cutting back on reporters dedicated to sports cards, coins, stamps, and collectible rarities.
"The easy avenue of the syndicated ...