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