Latest / Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries

What started the Trading Card Game Industry?
There's an intense resale market surrounding trading card games, but where did that get its start, and why is it so addictive to open these packs of little paper cards? This is a story that dates back to the early 1900's, with baseball cards and the early stages of the speculative market. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmysteries
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.