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1470 - Ramblings with Rich Klein, 12.0

1470 - Ramblings with Rich Klein, 12.0

Update: 2025-12-12
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Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss various aspects of the sports card hobby, including the complexity of bringing in partners for established card stores, managing inventory and cash flow, and the dynamics of selling singles versus wax sales. They also touch on the historical and current trends in card collecting, grading, and the strategies employed by key players in the market to maintain profitability and customer satisfaction. Additionally, they explore specific case studies, such as the significance of Pinnacle's branding and the challenges Pinnacle faced in the market against established brands like Topps.
 
00:38  Challenges of Running a Card Store
04:35  The Evolution of Card Shops
07:58  The Importance of Singles in Card Shops
12:30  Grading and Card Variations
14:00  Pinnacle and Topps: Brand Strategies
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1470 - Ramblings with Rich Klein, 12.0

1470 - Ramblings with Rich Klein, 12.0

Dr. James Beckett