1406 - SABR 53 Q&A, with Rich Klein

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein dive into the intersections of baseball cards, baseball history, and sabermetrics. The episode covers valuable topics such as the evolution of card photography, the rarity and value of checklist cards, the differences in grading standards among major companies, and strategies for valuing personal collections. They also share anecdotes about the card industry and discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic and new market players have influenced the hobby's growth.

 

00:49 Challenges of the Card Market in the 80s

02:08 The Process Behind Baseball Card Photography

04:00 The Rarity and Value of Checklist Cards

04:38 Card Grading Standards and Market Perception

08:27 Advice for Valuing and Selling Your Collection

09:26 Impact of COVID-19 on Sports Card Collecting

11:05 Trend of One-of-One Cards

12:05 Interactions with Card Companies

13:22 Renata Galasso and Her Impact on the Hobby