Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
We discuss the outlook for baseball cards in 2020 around the big board table over dinner. Speaking and contributing, other than me, are Tim Trout 0:00, Rich Klein at 1:00, Rob Springs at 2:30, Rich Klein at 4:15, Joe Davis at 5:20, Rob Springs at 5:40, Tim Getsch at 6:20, Jordan Hagedorn at 6:40, Geoff Wilson at 6:55, Jordan Hagedorn at 7:15, Tim Trout at 7:45, Jordan Hagedorn at 8:00, Tim Trout at 8:35, Jordan Hagedorn at 9:10, Keith Hower at 9:30, Jordan Hagedorn at 10:15, Rich Klein at 10:50, Jordan Hagedorn at 11:00, Keith Hower at 12:10, Rich Klein at 12:25, Keith Hower at 12:45, Joe White at 13:00, Joe Davis at 13:05, Geoff Wilson at 13:25, Dave Sliepka at 14:00, Geoff Wilson at 14:30, and Tim Trout at 15:20.
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
We discuss the upcoming Topps Million Card Rip Party at Jerry Jones' American Airlines Stadium with 18 breakers busting a million card that day. The voices you are hearing, other than me, are Rich Klein at 0:10, Tim Trout at 0:40, Keith Hower at 2:20, Joe White at 2:50, Dane Coenen at 3:20, Tim Trout at 4:50, Rich Klein at 5:00, Keith Hower at 5:40, and Jordan Hagedorn at 9:30.
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Do you prefer being your own boss or having a job with a steady paycheck? There are many opportunities in this industry with most hobby businesses doing very well. Let me know at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com if you are interested in this topic - especially if you are in the DFW area.
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Mike Fruitman (Mike's Stadium Sports Cards in Aurora, CO) and I discuss the legacy of Kobe and what has happened during this first week after his passing and some ethical and pricing considerations raised.
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Our round-table discussion of which cards are "safer" at the annual hobby vintage dinner. The voices you hear, besides mine, are Jordan Hagedorn at 0:00, Rich Klein at 1:20, Shane Leonard at 2:45, Jerry Adamic at 3:10, Stephan Loeffler at 3:45, Leon Luckey at 4:30, Jordan Hagedorn at 4:50, Tim Getsch at 6:00, Rich Klein at 6:20, Tim Getsch at 7:00, Shane Leonard at 9:00, Chris Ivy at 9:55, Jordan Hagedorn at 10:50, Chris Ivy at 11:15, Leon Luckey at 11:45, and David Porter at 13:30.
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
A round-table discussion about collection narratives at our recent vintage sports hobby dinner. Besides me, the other voices you hear are Tim Getsch at 0:00, Jordan Hagedorn at 1:05, Stephan Loeffler at 3:05, Jordan Hagedorn at 4:05, Rich Klein at 5:15, Paul Rogers at 5:30, Eddie Kelly at 8:00, Tim Getsch at 9:00, Shane Leonard at 9:40, Paul Rogers at 12:15, David Porter at 12:45, and Leon Luckey at 13:20.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
We recap the past twenty-plus episodes (#119-138) for those of you who selectively listen. Send feedback to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com if you have questions or suggestions.
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Where does vintage end in terms of the year - 1980? - 1973? - 1960? - 1945? Assuming you recognize my voice, others attending spoke and contributed as follows: David Porter at 0:45, Leon Luckey at 1:05, Shane Leonard at 2:40, Tim Getsch at 3:00, Shane Leonard at 3:50, Jerry Adamic at 4:55, Rich Klein at 5:20, Andy Broome at 5:55, Chris Ivy at 7:15, Shane Leonard at 7:30, Chris Ivy at 8;20, Rich Klein at 9:00, David Porter at 9:20, Chris Ivy at 10:20, Shane Leonard at 10:40, Rich Klein at 11:30, Stephan Loeffler at 12:55, Jerry Adamic at 13:30, Shane Leonard at 14:15, and Andy Broome at 14:30.
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Beckett Publications was sold on January 25-26, 2005 - this episode focuses on the aftermath of the sale, tracking over the last fifteen years. Any questions or comments about this or any other episode, just email me at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com with your thoughts. Thanks!
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash earlier today. My primary reaction is sadness - nevertheless there has been an immediate effect on his cards and collectibles.