In this episode, Kenny Benson (@easttncardcollector) his journey into vintage sports card collecting, his impressive Roberto Clemente set, and insights into collecting defensive players like TJ Watt. We also discuss the fun of set registry rankings and a humorous look at childhood card collections. In this episode, Chad and Ricky dive into the world of sports card collecting, investment strategies, and the exciting potential of fractional ownership in high-value cards. They share personal stories, analyze recent market trends, and discuss plans for a new private equity fund for collectors.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and guest Kenny Benson
00:11 Introduction to the episode and main themes
02:04 Kenny's vintage baseball card journey
03:01 Personal stories of childhood and collecting posters
04:02 Building the 1955 Topps set
08:06 The impact of family and memories on collecting
08:57 The PSA set registry and rankings
14:57 Collecting TJ Watt and defensive players
15:10 Market analysis of Connor Bedard card from 2023
18:51 The Junkie Tim private equity project
19:59 Discussion of recent sales and market fluctuations
22:05 Kenny’s childhood binder and unlicensed cards
24:52 Proposal for a private equity fund for sports cards
28:57 Closing thoughts and social media shoutouts
30:00 How the fund will operate and voting procedures
35:00 The importance of current market comps and valuation
39:58 Tim's active buying and card grading plans
45:02 The Logan Cooley rookie patch auto and its significance
49:58 Potential risks and rewards of fractional ownership
55:01 Next steps for the collector's fund and board meeting
01:00:01 Closing thoughts and upcoming episodes
