S4 Episode 5: Kenny's 1955 Topps Set, Binders - PCs - and PEs

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.   Check Out Our Other Content: New Product Releases with Mrs. Doc - Every Wednesday Pack to the Future Podcast - Flagship - Livestream YouTube Thursday, Podcast Saturday 🎥 Instagram: @packtothefuturepodcast ▶️ YouTube: Pack to the Future Podcast 💌 Email: [email protected]   🔴 Website: https://pttfpodcast.com 💰Promo Codes: PACK- 10% off your zioncases.com order PTTFPOD - 10% off your BCW order PACK- 15% off your preza cards sl ab binder @ prezacards.com   Affiliate eBay link at pttfpodcast.com - click link and then shop as planned, the show gets a small cut in the process   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