1420 - The History of Sports Cards, with Darin Ostrom

Dr. Beckett and Darin Ostrom, the Sports Card Professor on YouTube, engage in an enlightening discussion about the history and evolution of sports cards. They delve into the significance of the 1993 Finest set, the impact of the baseball strike on the hobby, and the changing nature of sports card collecting from the 1980s to the present. The conversation also touches upon the role of card shops, the rise and fall of different card companies, and the shift from completing sets to seeking unique, high-value cards.   05:46 The Impact of the Baseball Strike 08:27 The Rise and Fall of Card Shops 08:51 The Role of Card Shows 14:25 The Digital Age and Modern Collecting 17:11 Marketing in the Hobby    

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