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A Florida hobby shop is encouraging collectors and others to help those affected by Hurricane Ian last week.

Naples-based East West Sports Cards is encouraging those who can help with donations by serving as a drop-off center as well as making a donation from all in-store sales this week.

"In support of our community as well as surrounding communities during this time of need, numerous relief efforts are being made. All efforts are in search of volunteers and supplies and will be in constant need for quite sometime," read the company's announcement. "With that being said, East West Sports Cards & Collectibles, Versagym & Nutrition Elite are coming together and creating a designated drop-off location for those looking to donate."

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Brick-and-mortar hobby shops -- the heart of the hobby for years and one of several options for collectors these days -- are facing some potentially uncertain times right now and in the coming weeks because of the effects that Coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, will have on their walk-in sales.

Panini America sent an email to its brick-and-mortar dealers on Wednesday, giving them notice that it's allowing them to relax their online-selling policy for the next 45 days, a move that aims to help shops bridge problems or potentially avoid short-term issues that could have taken hold -- or still could be to come -- with their businesses. They are now being allowed to sell newly released Panini products online so they can reach a wider audience beyond their shop's typical clientele.

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