Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

313 - Origin: Derek Grady, Heritage Auctions VP 01.10.2020 14:46 ↓

Derek and I have a wide-ranging conversation including his sports cards and collectibles hobby journey and the key brands to which he has strongly contributed over the past two decades. 

312 - Dueling Questions with Steve Grad, Beckett Authentication Services 30.09.2020 14:05 ↓

Premier autograph authenticator Steve Grad and I trade questions on a variety of hobby topics.

311 - Hobby? Dealer? Mike Chark's Definitions 29.09.2020 14:35 ↓

Mike and I discuss the various meanings attached historically to the words hobby and dealer.

310 - Best First Basemen NOT in the Hall of Fame with Rich Klein 28.09.2020 14:55 ↓

Rich and I discuss the respective chances of some hobby favorites waiting hopefully for their Hall call. 

309B - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline on the "Junk Gem Era" 26.09.2020 6:25 ↓

Live caller Kevin Jones had an interesting question which was addressed - recommend you listen to the whole hour-long show, Hobby Hotline, another excellent podcast.

309A - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline on Future Shows and Retail Distribution 26.09.2020 7:24 ↓

Last Saturday's Hobby Hotline had many great moments (as a live show) - I encourage you to listen to the whole show with Drew Herndon, Texas Card Dude, Ziggy No, and me.

309 - Then And Now: Pacific Trading Cards with Rich Klein 25.09.2020 13:31 ↓

Rich and I discuss the baseball card products of one of the most innovative card companies and the people involved including some history-repeated stories.

308 - Dueling Questions 3.0 with Rich Klein 24.09.2020 14:32 ↓

Rich and I go round three of the Dueling Questions format.

307 - Origin: Pete Calderon, Heritage Auctions 23.09.2020 12:57 ↓

Pete shares his strong background in the hobby, landing at Heritage for the past 12 years.

306 - Origin: Ryan Krueger, Professional Money Manager 22.09.2020 14:34 ↓

Ryan discusses how he has applied what he learned as a young collector to his current career in money management.

305 - Origin: Steve Grad, Beckett Authentication 21.09.2020 13:28 ↓

Steve gives his hobby origin story starting as a young card collector in Chicago.

304B - 1953 Topps Baseball 19.09.2020 6:01 ↓

Collectable has syndicated the PSA 10 Mickey Mantle from 1953 Topps, a true condition rarity.

304A - The Greatest Generation 19.09.2020 5:48 ↓

Both my father and father-in-law have birthdays this week - they are terrific examples of the greatest generation.  More than 90% of the Major Leaguers their ages have passed, but left their mark.

304 - Dueling Questions with Ken Capell 18.09.2020 14:09 ↓

Ken and I trade questions about our hobby aspirations among other topics.

303 - Then And Now: The Effect of the Internet with Tanner Jones 17.09.2020 13:45 ↓

Tanner and I discuss the dramatic effect of the Internet on sports card collecting at the three inflection points of Tanner's hobby experience. 

302 - 1985 Donruss-Leaf Baseball with Rich Klein 16.09.2020 13:44 ↓

Rich and I discuss Donruss' innovative (at the time) approach to the Canadian baseball card market and its enduring collectability.

301 - Topps eCommerce Strategy with Jeff Heckman 15.09.2020 13:58 ↓

Jeff shares the evolution of Topps' eCommerce efforts, breaking big this year.

300 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 279-298 14.09.2020 13:30 ↓

A brief recap of the past twenty episodes over the past four weeks in case you missed a few, and are curious.  If you want to hear more on some topic, just email me at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

299B - Ten Buyer Negotiating Tips 12.09.2020 7:59 ↓

Sports card buyers love good deals - but how to negotiate them in this bull market.

299A - Ten Seller Negotiating Tips 12.09.2020 6:58 ↓

Sports card sellers frequently negotiate, but perhaps less so in a bull market. 

299 - Dueling Questions with Nick Matijevich, Panini 11.09.2020 14:59 ↓

Nick and I trade questions about the hobby and our experiences.

298 - Out-Takes on Hobby Hiring with Mike Sommer, Wax Pack Hero 10.09.2020 13:16 ↓

Mike and I have a side conversation discussing hobby hiring practices. 

297 - Origin: Mike Chark 09.09.2020 14:47 ↓

Mike relates his Western Canadian sports card hobby journey with us.

296 - Tribute: Lou Brock 08.09.2020 12:04 ↓

A well-deserved tribute to Lou Brock, who passed away at 81 on Sunday afternoon.

295 - Card Collection Insurance with Ken Capell 07.09.2020 14:04 ↓

Long-time insurance pro and serious hockey card collector, Ken Capell and I discuss the merits of insuring your sports card collection.