Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

At the virtual modern dinner, guests Ken Capell, Jason Granet, Jordan Hagedorn, Jeremy Lee, and Mike Sommer each had a thoughtful question.

Brian Flinn, Frank Guastella, Eddie Healy, Kevin O'Keefe, and Jim Telford join me for an interesting discussion of what vintage may be or even look like in say 20 years.

Looking back at the very successful card show run by Kyle Robertson - 608 tables spread over five "rooms" - the biggest show of the year - and probably the hobby's biggest show in the past 12 months.

Chris and I continued our discussion after our dueling questions segment was finished - these are the topics we pursued.  

A reflective look at the latest Huggins & Scott's March Auction with some regret, having been outbid as I slept.  Nevertheless this experience has helped my evolve my bidding strategies. 

Brian Flinn, Frank Guastella, Eddie Healy, Kevin O'Keefe, and Jim Telford join me for a robust discussion of what is considered collectable condition for the typical vintage sports card collector.

Dustin and I compare and contrast collecting today with collecting thirty years ago - most things are better ... way better.

Rocco tells us the rest of the story - how he totally lost his vision 15 years ago and yet still enjoys the sports card hobby - availing himself of adaptations, starting with a very understanding wife.

Rocco shares his early collecting memories in the Bronx and his inclusive loyalties beginning in the 1960's.  Your questions: try doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

Topps baseball boxes are evaluated - and the surprise winner wound up being the most popular in other ways as well, but congrats also to Allen & Ginter Chrome, Stadium Club Chrome, and Bowman Chrome Draft Sapphire.

When you hear these world record prices, what is your predominant emotion - perhaps it depends on the quality and stage of your collection?  Thanks to our excellent guest contributors Ken Capell, Jason Granet, Jordan Hagedorn, Jeremy Lee, and Mike Sommer.

Chris and I discuss the aesthetic and financial merit of this five-year run of Fleer baseball products.

Brian Flinn, Frank Guastella, Eddie Healy, Kevin O'Keefe, and Jim Telford joined me for an enjoyable discussion of budgeting in the vintage sports card collecting world.

We hear YouTuber Dustin Cooley's sports card collecting origin story and how and why he started his YouTube channel, Personal Finance Dad.

The first modern virtual dinner generated some great content. Thanks to excellent panelists: Ken Capell, Jason Granet, Jordan Hagedorn, Jeremy Lee, and Mike Sommer. If you would like to be considered for a future event, send your request to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com  and we will add you to the list.

Joe and I trade industry questions reflecting our combined many decades in the hobby, back and forth. 

Panini's recent basketball, football, and racing products are reviewed and compared - my choice surprised even myself.

Dustin interviewed me for his excellent YouTube show (highly recommended) and these are a few excerpts involving some fresh questions he asked.

We hear Chris Harris' sports, especially baseball, card hobby origin story and why Stale Gum is meaningful to him.

Shaq collector Torsten Bauer, a theoretical nuclear physicist from Germany now works in risk management.

Billy Celio hypothetically breaks down some Upper Deck hockey products including his favorites along with some inside info.

David Porter and I trade questions back and forth about the hobby we both love.

A brief synopsis of each of the last four weeks of episodes in case you missed some.  Let me know your listening preferences at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

A fresh analysis of the emphases in the Huggins & Scott latest auction catalog including what is or is not appealing to me and Rich ... and why.

Much of this is Patrick interviewing me about personal hobby historical situations.