1469 - Hobby History, with Rich Klein, Part 2

Rich Klein joins Dr. Beckett to further delve into the history of sports card collecting, focusing on the transformative 1980s. They discuss the significant contributions of various publications and the strategies Beckett employed to stand out in the market. The conversation covers the evolution from newsprint to collectible covers, the role of price guides, and the impact of shows and auctions on the hobby's growth. They also touch on the intricacies of proofreading and the importance of error detection in card production, highlighting how everything old is new again in the world of sports cards.

 

00:56 Beckett's Unique Approach

01:35 Price Guides and Publications

03:17 Rookie Cards and Their Evolution

03:49 Parallel Sets and Modern Collecting

04:37 Auction Strategies and Value Boxes

10:58 Proofreading and Error Cards