Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Tim Getsch, founder and CEO of COMC.com, joins for a discussion of Orel Hershiser and his cards, as Tim is one of several who player collect Orel.  Obviously COMC plays a key role in his pursuit.

How do you know whether you are more of an investor or more of a collector?

Pulling the trigger (quickly or slowly) on a card purchase can depend on your personality and your preparation.

Eric Norton, host of Beckett Media's Fat Packs podcast, sits down with me for a chat about his experience working directly in-stadium for the Seattle Mariners, selling game-used memorabilia and card team sets.

We briefly recap all the immediate past episodes from #139 through #158.  Any questions, comments, or future episode suggestions can be sent to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com  for consideration.  Thanks!

Adam Martin of mega-dealer/wholesaler Dave and Adam's discusses his hobby journey including the growth of his enterprise and the heat of the hobby right now.

Tim Getsch, Founder and CEO of COMC.com, and I discuss advanced selling strategies on his platform. 

Geoff Wilson's "Sports Card Investor" podcast published an excellent episode in December 2020, entitled "20 Things New Sports Card Investors Must Know".  I recommend listening to his episode first.  Then I did an episode (#126 on January 9, 2020) briefly commenting on (and generally affirming) his list.  This current show is our face-to-face discussion of how much we agree as well as the nuances o...

Listener Sean Coleman's favorite set! 

Jacob Noble has a stressful job: criminal defense attorney.  Jacob wrote me in response to our prior episode on hobby job opportunities, and we discuss his situation.  Jacob had some interesting ideas and can be reached at jacob@noblelawyer.com  if you want to follow up with him.

John Newman, creator and host of the popular (and highly recommended) podcast, Sport Card Nation, joins for an enjoyable conversation.  We discuss his collecting origin story as well as his expanding podcast portfolio.  You should also check out his (collaborating with several other noteworthy podcasters) Hobby Hotline for live call-ins about the hobby.

Rich Klein and I discuss setting and changing card show admission fees as we approach his popular semi-annual Adat Chaverim benefit show.

Len Bias was the second pick overall in the 1986 NBA draft - to be the next superstar for the Boston Celtics, but his life was cut short when he died of a drug overdose the day after the draft.  Eric Norton and I discuss the what if's associated with what could have been for Len and his potentially future cards and their value.

Tim Getsch, Founder and CEO of COMC.com, and I discuss some potential future features with his COMC service and platform.

Geoff Wilson sits down to discuss his Sports Card Investor podcast (and YouTube show) - how it got started, how he has positioned it, and why it took off.

We compare the 2020 Topps Series One Baseball hobby box of 24 packs with the jumbo box of ten packs - slight preference for jumbo!

It's the day after Valentine's - too early to plan for next year?  A discussion of gift giving and receiving.  A hint: it might be about the hints!

What if a couple collects together?  Mostly good?

We take a look at the printed catalog for the Huggins & Scott Sports Auction Catalog dated and ending 02202020.

Joe Davis, owner of Got Baseball Cards in the Atlanta area, sits down to discuss his current multi-faceted involvement in our hobby/industry, and how that came to be. 

Jordan Hagedorn, NFL Player Agent and passionate Brett Favre card collector, sits down to discuss his hobby journey.

We sit down together to discuss Clay's 23-year hobby journey from PR for Fleer to executive at Topps as well as plans(?) for the next "Million Card Rip Party".

Expectations increase when times are good ... and times are good.

Listener question about how to spend five hours a week on the hobby he loves - and whether he can moderate his passion after completing a long hobby quest as a super-collector.  What's next? 

Listener question about wanting to escalate his budget for buying cards but concerned his wife will not approve.