1531 - Ramblings with Rich Klein, 13.0

Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss how explicitly asking listeners for questions can boost Q&A episodes, referencing Greg Miller’s approach. They touch on hobby retail growth, including Nick’s second location and WAXXED opening three Houston-area stores. They answer a question about late-1940s/early-1950s Penny King Cracker Jack player charms, noting their appeal, cataloging challenges, and Beckett’s push to be encyclopedic. The conversation shifts to whether Beckett should have cataloged unlicensed Broder-type sets, weighing their easy reprintability, legitimacy concerns, and today’s growing gray areas, including Panini Instant-style items without numbering. They also explain why the Dallas Card Show brand is expanding to places like New Jersey and Chicago through partnerships that improve autograph guests while increasing card dealers, and Beckett shares insights on learning at shows by being “incognito” and talking with attendees. 01:44 New Card Shops Expanding 02:15 Cracker Jack Charms Talk 04:06 Cataloging Oddball Sets 04:53 Broder Reprints and Legitimacy 07:17 Gray Areas in Modern Cards 09:09 Dallas Card Show Goes National 10:16 Autograph Guests Strategy 14:12 Secret Shopper at Shows