diff --git a/components/Layout.js b/components/Layout.js
index 507c576..ecfe5dc 100644
--- a/components/Layout.js
+++ b/components/Layout.js
@@ -135,6 +135,7 @@ export default function Layout({ children, user = { email: 'me@randallstillwell.
     { name: 'Decks', href: '/decks', icon: 'deck', active: router.pathname === '/decks', badge: '12' },
     { name: 'Analytics', href: '/analytics', icon: 'analytics', active: router.pathname === '/analytics' },
     { name: 'Community', href: '/community', icon: 'community', active: router.pathname === '/community' },
+    { name: 'Community Collections', href: '/community/collections', icon: 'community', active: router.pathname === '/community/collections' },
     { name: 'Settings', href: '/settings', icon: 'settings', active: router.pathname === '/settings' },
     ...(user?.role === 'admin' ? [
       { name: 'Admin Tools', href: '/admin/card-editor', icon: 'admin', active: router.pathname.startsWith('/admin'), badge: 'ADMIN' }
diff --git a/pages/api/collections.js b/pages/api/collections.js
index c062e11..17f026d 100644
--- a/pages/api/collections.js
+++ b/pages/api/collections.js
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ export default async function handler(req, res) {
       
       const currentUserId = user.userId;
 
-      // Get collections based on ownership, collaboration, or public visibility
+      // Get collections based on ownership, collaboration, or shared access (no public discovery)
       const result = await sql`
         SELECT DISTINCT
           c.*,
@@ -44,8 +44,7 @@ export default async function handler(req, res) {
         LEFT JOIN collection_permissions cp ON c.id = cp.collection_id AND cp.user_id = ${currentUserId} AND cp.status = 'active'
         WHERE 
           c.user_id = ${currentUserId} OR
-          cp.id IS NOT NULL OR
-          (c.is_public = true)
+          cp.id IS NOT NULL
         GROUP BY c.id, u.email, cp.role
         ORDER BY c.updated_at DESC
       `;
diff --git a/pages/api/community/collections.js b/pages/api/community/collections.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d3869f4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/pages/api/community/collections.js
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+import { sql } from '@vercel/postgres';
+import { getUserFromRequest } from '../../../lib/permission-middleware';
+
+export default async function handler(req, res) {
+  // Set CORS headers
+  res.setHeader('Access-Control-Allow-Origin', '*');
+  res.setHeader('Access-Control-Allow-Methods', 'GET, OPTIONS');
+  res.setHeader('Access-Control-Allow-Headers', 'Content-Type, Authorization');
+
+  // Handle preflight requests
+  if (req.method === 'OPTIONS') {
+    res.status(200).end();
+    return;
+  }
+
+  if (req.method !== 'GET') {
+    return res.status(405).json({ error: 'Method not allowed' });
+  }
+
+  try {
+    // Get authenticated user
+    const user = await getUserFromRequest(req);
+    if (!user) {
+      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Authentication required' });
+    }
+    
+    const currentUserId = user.userId;
+
+    // Get all public collections for community discovery
+    const result = await sql`
+      SELECT DISTINCT
+        c.*,
+        u.email as creator_email,
+        COUNT(cc.card_id) as card_count,
+        COALESCE(SUM(cards.market_price * cc.quantity), 0) as total_value,
+        cp.role as user_role,
+        CASE 
+          WHEN c.user_id = ${currentUserId} THEN 'owner'
+          WHEN cp.role IS NOT NULL THEN cp.role
+          ELSE NULL
+        END as effective_role
+      FROM collections c
+      LEFT JOIN users u ON c.user_id = u.id
+      LEFT JOIN collection_cards cc ON c.id = cc.collection_id
+      LEFT JOIN cards ON cc.card_id = cards.id
+      LEFT JOIN collection_permissions cp ON c.id = cp.collection_id AND cp.user_id = ${currentUserId} AND cp.status = 'active'
+      WHERE c.is_public = true
+      GROUP BY c.id, u.email, cp.role
+      ORDER BY c.updated_at DESC
+    `;
+
+    const collections = result.rows.map(collection => ({
+      id: collection.id,
+      slug: collection.slug,
+      name: collection.name,
+      description: collection.description,
+      tcg: collection.tcg || 'MTG',
+      cardCount: parseInt(collection.card_count) || 0,
+      value: parseFloat(collection.total_value) || 0,
+      lastViewed: collection.updated_at,
+      createdAt: collection.created_at,
+      isPublic: collection.is_public || false,
+      tags: collection.tags ? collection.tags.split(',') : [],
+      creator: collection.creator_email,
+      userRole: collection.effective_role
+    }));
+
+    res.status(200).json(collections);
+
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error fetching community collections:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Internal server error' });
+  }
+} 
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/pages/collections.js b/pages/collections.js
index 7d170c7..de93bdd 100644
--- a/pages/collections.js
+++ b/pages/collections.js
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import { useRouter } from 'next/router';
 import Layout from '../components/Layout';
 import PermissionIndicator from '../components/PermissionIndicator';
 import { useAuth } from '../lib/use-auth';
+import Link from 'next/link';
 
 export default function Collections() {
   const router = useRouter();
@@ -359,26 +360,36 @@ export default function Collections() {
       <div className="p-6" style={{ backgroundColor: 'var(--bg-secondary)', borderBottom: '1px solid var(--border)' }}>
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
           <div>
-            <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-2" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>
+            <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>
               My Collections
             </h1>
-            <p className="text-lg" style={{ color: 'var(--text-secondary)' }}>
-              Organize and manage your card collections
+            <p className="mt-2" style={{ color: 'var(--text-secondary)' }}>
+              Collections you own, collaborate on, or have been shared with you
             </p>
           </div>
-          <button 
-            onClick={() => setShowCreateModal(true)}
-            className="px-6 py-3 rounded-xl font-medium transition-all duration-200 hover:shadow-md flex items-center space-x-2"
-            style={{ 
-              backgroundColor: 'var(--accent-ember)',
-              color: 'white'
-            }}
-          >
-            <svg className="h-5 w-5" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
-              <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M12 6v6m0 0v6m0-6h6m-6 0H6" />
-            </svg>
-            <span>Create Collection</span>
-          </button>
+          <div className="flex gap-3">
+            <Link href="/community/collections">
+              <button className="px-4 py-2 rounded-xl border transition-colors hover:shadow-md"
+                style={{ 
+                  borderColor: 'var(--border)', 
+                  color: 'var(--text-secondary)',
+                  backgroundColor: 'transparent'
+                }}
+              >
+                🌍 Discover Community
+              </button>
+            </Link>
+            <button
+              onClick={() => setShowCreateModal(true)}
+              className="px-6 py-2 rounded-xl font-medium transition-all duration-200 hover:shadow-md"
+              style={{ 
+                backgroundColor: 'var(--accent-ember)',
+                color: 'white'
+              }}
+            >
+              + Create Collection
+            </button>
+          </div>
         </div>
       </div>
 
diff --git a/pages/community/collections.js b/pages/community/collections.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5d68878
--- /dev/null
+++ b/pages/community/collections.js
@@ -0,0 +1,375 @@
+import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { useRouter } from 'next/router';
+import Link from 'next/link';
+import Layout from '../../components/Layout';
+import PermissionIndicator from '../../components/PermissionIndicator';
+import { useAuth } from '../../lib/use-auth';
+
+export default function CommunityCollections() {
+  const router = useRouter();
+  const { user, loading: authLoading } = useAuth();
+  
+  const [collections, setCollections] = useState([]);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [searchQuery, setSearchQuery] = useState('');
+  const [sortBy, setSortBy] = useState('name');
+
+  // Redirect to login if not authenticated
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!authLoading && !user) {
+      router.push('/login');
+    }
+  }, [authLoading, user, router]);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (user) {
+      fetchPublicCollections();
+    }
+  }, [user]);
+
+  const fetchPublicCollections = async () => {
+    try {
+      const token = localStorage.getItem('auth_token');
+      const headers = {
+        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+      };
+      
+      if (token) {
+        headers.Authorization = `Bearer ${token}`;
+      }
+      
+      const response = await fetch('/api/community/collections', { headers });
+      
+      if (response.ok) {
+        const data = await response.json();
+        
+        // Fetch thumbnails for each collection
+        const collectionsWithThumbnails = await Promise.all(
+          data.map(async (collection) => {
+            try {
+              const identifier = collection.slug || collection.id;
+              const thumbnailResponse = await fetch(`/api/collections/${identifier}/thumbnails`, { headers });
+              if (thumbnailResponse.ok) {
+                const thumbnailData = await thumbnailResponse.json();
+                return { ...collection, thumbnails: thumbnailData.thumbnails };
+              }
+              return { ...collection, thumbnails: [] };
+            } catch (error) {
+              console.error(`Error fetching thumbnails for collection ${collection.id}:`, error);
+              return { ...collection, thumbnails: [] };
+            }
+          })
+        );
+        
+        setCollections(collectionsWithThumbnails);
+      } else {
+        console.error('Failed to fetch public collections');
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Error fetching public collections:', error);
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const sortOptions = [
+    { value: 'name', label: 'Name (A-Z)' },
+    { value: 'value', label: 'Value (High to Low)' },
+    { value: 'cardCount', label: 'Card Count (High to Low)' },
+    { value: 'createdAt', label: 'Recently Created' }
+  ];
+
+  const sortCollections = (collections, sortBy) => {
+    return [...collections].sort((a, b) => {
+      switch (sortBy) {
+        case 'name':
+          return a.name.localeCompare(b.name);
+        case 'value':
+          return (b.value || 0) - (a.value || 0);
+        case 'cardCount':
+          return (b.cardCount || 0) - (a.cardCount || 0);
+        case 'createdAt':
+          return new Date(b.createdAt) - new Date(a.createdAt);
+        default:
+          return 0;
+      }
+    });
+  };
+
+  const filteredCollections = collections.filter(collection => {
+    const matchesSearch = collection.name.toLowerCase().includes(searchQuery.toLowerCase()) ||
+                         collection.description.toLowerCase().includes(searchQuery.toLowerCase());
+    return matchesSearch;
+  });
+
+  const sortedCollections = sortCollections(filteredCollections, sortBy);
+
+  const formatCurrency = (amount) => {
+    return new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
+      style: 'currency',
+      currency: 'USD'
+    }).format(amount);
+  };
+
+  const formatDate = (dateString) => {
+    return new Date(dateString).toLocaleDateString();
+  };
+
+  // Collection thumbnail component (same as in regular collections)
+  const CollectionThumbnail = ({ collection }) => {
+    const { thumbnails = [], image } = collection;
+
+    // If collection has a custom hero image, use it
+    if (image) {
+      return (
+        <div className="w-full h-48 rounded-xl overflow-hidden mb-4">
+          <img 
+            src={image} 
+            alt={collection.name}
+            className="w-full h-full object-cover"
+          />
+        </div>
+      );
+    }
+
+    // If no thumbnails available, show placeholder
+    if (!thumbnails || thumbnails.length === 0) {
+      return (
+        <div className="w-full h-48 rounded-xl mb-4 flex items-center justify-center" style={{ backgroundColor: 'var(--bg-tertiary)' }}>
+          <div className="text-center">
+            <div className="text-4xl mb-2">📦</div>
+            <p className="text-sm" style={{ color: 'var(--text-secondary)' }}>No cards yet</p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      );
+    }
+
+    // Show main card (rarest) and grid of 4 others
+    const mainCard = thumbnails[0]; // Rarest card
+    const gridCards = thumbnails.slice(1, 5); // Next 4 cards
+
+    return (
+      <div className="w-full h-48 rounded-xl overflow-hidden mb-4 flex gap-2">
+        {/* Main card (rarest) - takes up 2/3 of the space */}
+        <div className="flex-2 h-full relative group">
+          {mainCard ? (
+            <div className="w-full h-full relative">
+              <img 
+                src={mainCard.image_url || mainCard.stock_image_url} 
+                alt={mainCard.name}
+                className="w-full h-full object-cover"
+              />
+              {/* Rarity glow effect */}
+              <div className={`absolute inset-0 rarity-glow-${mainCard.rarity?.toLowerCase()}`}></div>
+              {/* Card name overlay */}
+              <div className="absolute bottom-0 left-0 right-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-black/80 to-transparent p-2">
+                <p className="text-white text-xs font-medium truncate">{mainCard.name}</p>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          ) : (
+            <div className="w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center" style={{ backgroundColor: 'var(--bg-tertiary)' }}>
+              <div className="text-2xl">🃏</div>
+            </div>
+          )}
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Grid of 4 other cards - takes up 1/3 of the space */}
+        <div className="flex-1 h-full">
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-1 h-full">
+            {Array.from({ length: 4 }).map((_, index) => {
+              const card = gridCards[index];
+              return (
+                <div key={index} className="relative">
+                  {card ? (
+                    <div className="w-full h-full relative">
+                      <img 
+                        src={card.image_url || card.stock_image_url} 
+                        alt={card.name}
+                        className="w-full h-full object-cover rounded"
+                      />
+                      {/* Subtle rarity glow */}
+                      <div className={`absolute inset-0 rarity-glow-${card.rarity?.toLowerCase()} opacity-50 rounded`}></div>
+                    </div>
+                  ) : (
+                    <div className="w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center rounded" style={{ backgroundColor: 'var(--bg-tertiary)' }}>
+                      <div className="text-lg opacity-50">🃏</div>
+                    </div>
+                  )}
+                </div>
+              );
+            })}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  };
+
+  // Show loading spinner while auth is loading or data is loading
+  if (authLoading || loading) {
+    return (
+      <Layout user={user}>
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-center min-h-screen">
+          <div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-32 w-32 border-b-2" style={{ borderColor: 'var(--accent-ember)' }}></div>
+        </div>
+      </Layout>
+    );
+  }
+
+  // Redirect to login if not authenticated (handled by useEffect, but this is a fallback)
+  if (!user) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <Layout user={user}>
+      {/* Header */}
+      <div className="p-6" style={{ backgroundColor: 'var(--bg-secondary)', borderBottom: '1px solid var(--border)' }}>
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+          <div>
+            <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>
+              Community Collections
+            </h1>
+            <p className="mt-2" style={{ color: 'var(--text-secondary)' }}>
+              Discover public collections shared by the community
+            </p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+        
+        {/* Search and Sort */}
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-between mt-6">
+          <div className="flex-1 max-w-md">
+            <input
+              type="text"
+              placeholder="Search collections..."
+              className="input-field w-full"
+              value={searchQuery}
+              onChange={(e) => setSearchQuery(e.target.value)}
+            />
+          </div>
+          <div className="flex gap-4">
+            <select
+              value={sortBy}
+              onChange={(e) => setSortBy(e.target.value)}
+              className="input-field w-48"
+            >
+              {sortOptions.map(option => (
+                <option key={option.value} value={option.value}>
+                  {option.label}
+                </option>
+              ))}
+            </select>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Collections Grid */}
+      <div className="p-6">
+        {sortedCollections.length === 0 ? (
+          <div className="text-center py-12">
+            <div className="text-6xl mb-4">🌍</div>
+            <h3 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>
+              {searchQuery ? 'No collections found' : 'No public collections yet'}
+            </h3>
+            <p className="text-sm mb-6" style={{ color: 'var(--text-secondary)' }}>
+              {searchQuery 
+                ? 'Try adjusting your search terms'
+                : 'Be the first to share a public collection with the community!'
+              }
+            </p>
+            {!searchQuery && (
+              <Link href="/collections">
+                <button className="px-6 py-3 rounded-xl font-medium transition-all duration-200 hover:shadow-md"
+                  style={{ 
+                    backgroundColor: 'var(--accent-ember)',
+                    color: 'white'
+                  }}
+                >
+                  Go to My Collections
+                </button>
+              </Link>
+            )}
+          </div>
+        ) : (
+          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 xl:grid-cols-4 gap-6">
+            {sortedCollections.map(collection => (
+              <Link key={collection.id} href={`/collection/${collection.slug || collection.id}`}>
+                <div className="card group cursor-pointer hover:shadow-lg transition-all duration-200">
+                  <CollectionThumbnail collection={collection} />
+                  
+                  <div className="space-y-3">
+                    <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
+                      <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+                        <h3 className="font-semibold text-lg truncate" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>
+                          {collection.name}
+                        </h3>
+                        {collection.description && (
+                          <p className="text-sm mt-1 line-clamp-2" style={{ color: 'var(--text-secondary)' }}>
+                            {collection.description}
+                          </p>
+                        )}
+                        <p className="text-xs mt-1" style={{ color: 'var(--text-secondary)' }}>
+                          by {collection.creator}
+                        </p>
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="flex items-center space-x-1 ml-2">
+                        <PermissionIndicator 
+                          userRole={collection.userRole} 
+                          isPublic={collection.isPublic}
+                          showTooltip={false}
+                        />
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                    
+                    {/* Compact Stats */}
+                    <div className="flex items-center justify-between text-sm" style={{ color: 'var(--text-secondary)' }}>
+                      <div className="flex items-center space-x-4">
+                        <span className="font-medium" style={{ color: 'var(--text-primary)' }}>
+                          {collection.cardCount} cards
+                        </span>
+                        <span className="font-medium" style={{ color: 'var(--accent-ember)' }}>
+                          {formatCurrency(collection.value)}
+                        </span>
+                      </div>
+                      <span className="text-xs">
+                        {formatDate(collection.createdAt)}
+                      </span>
+                    </div>
+                    
+                    {/* Tags */}
+                    {collection.tags && collection.tags.length > 0 && (
+                      <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-1">
+                        {collection.tags.slice(0, 2).map((tag, index) => (
+                          <span
+                            key={index}
+                            className="px-2 py-1 rounded-md text-xs font-medium"
+                            style={{ 
+                              backgroundColor: 'var(--bg-tertiary)', 
+                              color: 'var(--text-secondary)' 
+                            }}
+                          >
+                            {tag}
+                          </span>
+                        ))}
+                        {collection.tags.length > 2 && (
+                          <span
+                            className="px-2 py-1 rounded-md text-xs font-medium"
+                            style={{ 
+                              backgroundColor: 'var(--bg-tertiary)', 
+                              color: 'var(--text-secondary)' 
+                            }}
+                          >
+                            +{collection.tags.length - 2}
+                          </span>
+                        )}
+                      </div>
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </Link>
+            ))}
+          </div>
+        )}
+      </div>
+    </Layout>
+  );
+} 
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