Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

171 - Tribute: Mark Harwell (President and CTO of Beckett Publications)

My friend and colleague Mark Harwell passed away three and a half years ago - he is sorely missed - I watched his career fully blossom with delight.  

170 - To Graph or Not to Graph? (with Jacob Noble)

"To graph or not not to graph, that is the question, whether 'tis nobler ..." is a take-off on the famous Shakespeare quote.  Jacob Noble and I discuss the tension between hobbyists who disagree about getting a rookie card personally signed. 

169 - Card Show Roles and Rewards (with Rich Klein)

Rich Klein and I have a wide-ranging conversation about where you would rather be on a Saturday at a show - behind or in front of the table - or the seller of the tables.

168 - Alternative Selling Platforms (with Doug Kale)

Hobby veteran Doug Kale and I discuss other ways (and platforms) to sell cards.

167 - Listener Question and Interview: Brad Askew

Listener Brad Askew and I have a wide-ranging and enjoyable discussion.

166B - Tribute: Bert Randolph Sugar

Bert Randolph Sugar's Sports Collectors Bible, published back in 1975, was a huge foundational contribution to our industry.

166A - Upper Deck Young Guns Hockey (with Ken Capell)

Ken Capell shares his love for Upper Deck's Young Guns.

166 - Player: Thurman Munson (with Rich Klein)

Rich Klein and I discuss Thurman Munson's tragically-shortened career and his cards.

165 - Player: Brett Favre (with Jordan Hagedorn)

NFL Agent and Favre super-collector, Jordan Hagedorn, and I sit down to discuss Brett Favre and his many football cards.

164 - Origin: Doug Kale

My guest and friend Doug Kale has worn many hats in this industry including a fruitful stint at Beckett Publications.  We discuss his origin story and his eclectic and diverse collecting interests.