Episode
An Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
1:03:55
Published: Thu Mar 23 2023
Description
One of the all-stars of the hobby world is collecting baseball cards. Over time it’s gone from a kids’ hobby to a major investment vehicle, complete with its own bubble that recently burst. But at the heart of it is something both engrossing and endearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
A podcast has been honored with the Governor's Award at the Podcast Academy's Ambies, which is considered the Oscars of podcasting.
00:00 - 02:47 (02:47)
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A podcast has been honored with the Governor's Award at the Podcast Academy's Ambies, which is considered the Oscars of podcasting. The podcast features survivors who share their stories about toxic relationships, love bombing and healing.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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The speaker discusses their lack of interest in collecting baseball or Star Wars cards as a child, and how they received cards like any other kid.
02:47 - 06:08 (03:20)
Summary
The speaker discusses their lack of interest in collecting baseball or Star Wars cards as a child, and how they received cards like any other kid. They also express gratitude for the support of others in their current job.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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The earliest forms of baseball cards were trade cards and have since evolved to depict the images of famous baseball players.
06:08 - 09:58 (03:50)
Summary
The earliest forms of baseball cards were trade cards and have since evolved to depict the images of famous baseball players. These cards not only have historical value but also serve as a way for non-baseball enthusiasts to learn about the sport and its players.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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The tradition of baseball trading cards started a long time ago, where people would put baseball teams and players on all sorts of things, including cigarette packs.
09:58 - 13:22 (03:24)
Summary
The tradition of baseball trading cards started a long time ago, where people would put baseball teams and players on all sorts of things, including cigarette packs. It has evolved into packs of cards that kids love today.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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This podcast episode discusses the similarities between collecting baseball cards and creating a podcast, both of which lack standardization and developed gradually through connections and relationships.
13:22 - 19:41 (06:18)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the similarities between collecting baseball cards and creating a podcast, both of which lack standardization and developed gradually through connections and relationships.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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The Honus Wagner is perhaps the most well-known baseball card for collectors, although not the most expensive.
19:41 - 25:28 (05:47)
Summary
The Honus Wagner is perhaps the most well-known baseball card for collectors, although not the most expensive. The numbering system on modern cards helps collectors keep track of the limited edition set.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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The production of baseball cards came to a halt during World War One as it was deemed a non-essential item.
25:28 - 28:34 (03:05)
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The production of baseball cards came to a halt during World War One as it was deemed a non-essential item. The period between 1900 and World War One was considered the golden era of baseball card collecting.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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The legal battles surrounding baseball cards have shaped the current landscape of ownership and profit from one's own image, with some cases setting the precedent for name and likeness laws.
28:34 - 35:03 (06:29)
Summary
The legal battles surrounding baseball cards have shaped the current landscape of ownership and profit from one's own image, with some cases setting the precedent for name and likeness laws. Tops dominated the baseball card market until Bowman emerged post-World War II, with Fleer suing Tops in 1975 and setting new precedents in case law.
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In this episode of Let's Start a Coup, the host talks about the importance of standardizing product quality and how baseball cards from a certain era serve as a great example of consistent product standards.
35:04 - 41:10 (06:05)
Summary
In this episode of Let's Start a Coup, the host talks about the importance of standardizing product quality and how baseball cards from a certain era serve as a great example of consistent product standards.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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From collecting cards with tiny bits of baseball memorabilia, to the modern-day increase in value of rare and unopened packs, the history of baseball cards is a fascinating one.
41:10 - 49:48 (08:37)
Summary
From collecting cards with tiny bits of baseball memorabilia, to the modern-day increase in value of rare and unopened packs, the history of baseball cards is a fascinating one. Some argue that the commercialization of the hobby has ruined its authenticity, but there's no denying the passion and enthusiasm that collectors bring to the table.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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Trading cards have become valuable collectors' items and are often counterfeited, making it difficult to determine their authenticity.
49:48 - 55:12 (05:24)
Summary
Trading cards have become valuable collectors' items and are often counterfeited, making it difficult to determine their authenticity.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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The rarity and value of collectible trading markets sometimes come from mistakes and errors, such as misprinted stamps, which makes these items even more valuable to collectors.
55:12 - 1:00:10 (04:57)
Summary
The rarity and value of collectible trading markets sometimes come from mistakes and errors, such as misprinted stamps, which makes these items even more valuable to collectors. There are even podcasts dedicated to topics like baseball card collecting and authentication of collectibles through companies like PSA.
EpisodeAn Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards
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Proxy wars have been used throughout history, but they aren't always initiated by the same parties.
1:00:10 - 1:03:27 (03:17)
Summary
Proxy wars have been used throughout history, but they aren't always initiated by the same parties. In some cases, the person who started the war isn't actually the one fighting it.