Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Memories and reminiscences of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with respect to sports cards - if you want to share yours, just contact doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com with your short story. Thanks and Happy New Year!
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Boxing Day is celebrated primarily in the UK and is not well understood in America. Nevertheless some "boxing" stories are shared in the spirit of the season.
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Christmas memories and reflections with respect to our hobby - if you would like to share yours, contact doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com with your story.
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
The normal thought is to buy the best condition or card you can afford - but at what cost - the "best" premium could be so outrageous as to be avoided as a bad deal - No one knows the future!
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
Sunday Dec 22, 2019
Quantity discounts vs. quantity premiums. Bottom line: Honesty is the best policy. Say what you mean and do what you say and your business reputation and sales should grow.
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Listener Kevin O'Keefe suggests that more expanded stats on card backs would contribute to greater math understanding in students and in adults. I wholeheartedly agree, subject to readability. Kevin also teed it up with an audio file he sent me at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com putting his question in his own words. Thank you Kevin!
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Daryl McKay, co-founder of Sports Images, a well-known distributor in the Northeast, shares his origin story as a precocious entrepreneur, starting four decades ago.
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
James and I discuss his hobby journey as a collector including his amazing recent retail pull of a 1/1 Zion Williamson. Any questions or experiences to be shared? Contact doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and let us know. Thanks!
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Chris Ivy and I take turns swapping stories in this unedited conversation about finds over the years.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Dane Coene of Dynasty Breaks relates the types and styles of breaks that he most enjoys. It is more than a matter of luck - skill is helpful too!