THE LOUPE APP AIMS TO BE THE HOBBY’S ALL-IN-ONE, LIVE-STREAMING COMMUNITY.

BY DAVID LEE

There’s no denying that online group breaks have revolutionized the hobby. They give collectors a chance to buy into hard-to-obtain boxes and cases while simultaneously building community. The trend’s critics say many box break hosts have become the new gatekeepers of new card products. But one thing is for sure: they have changed the way many people experience the hobby while attracting a wide spectrum of collectors.

The Loupe app, new all-in-one group breaking and card buying experience, aims to take the online hobby experience to the next level. Unlike conducting breaks on social platforms such as Facebook and Instagram that can be a disjointed experience for sellers and buyers, Loupe is built specifically for collectors by collectors. Being called a “card show in your pocket,” the app handles all aspects of the experience, from sellers streaming a break, to users jumping into chats, to payment processing, and even shipment tracking.