Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Mar 30, 2020
Mar 30, 2020
13 min
We discuss recently departed baseball star, Jimmy Wynn, the "Toy Cannon". Rich's first favorite player, who was very popular with Topps.
Mar 28, 2020
Mar 28, 2020
5 min
We look back to 1984 and 1985 (in the back issues of Beckett Baseball Card Monthly) to see the historical treatment of Mark McGwire's 1985 Topps card.
Mar 28, 2020
Mar 28, 2020
5 min
Just like a personal mission statement can be unique to you - so can your personal collecting mission statement. First, take stock of your assets, financial and otherwise.
Mar 27, 2020
Mar 27, 2020
11 min
A look at Jerry West, the NBA Hall of Fame player, exceptional executive, and "logo".
Mar 26, 2020
Mar 25, 2020
Mar 24, 2020
Mar 24, 2020
12 min
Ryan Cracknell wrote an excellent article on Beckett.com, "11 Things Sports Card Collectors Can Do While They're Stuck at Home", is discussed plus a few more suggestions added in.
Mar 23, 2020
Mar 23, 2020
14 min
Rich Klein calls 1984 Donruss his baseball card set of the decade. We discuss the iconic Don Mattingly RC as well as other noteworthy aspects of this enduring set.
Mar 21, 2020
Mar 21, 2020
5 min
The Sunk Cost fallacy is applied to your sports card portfolio. Sometimes it is the prudent thing to sell cards at a loss.
Mar 21, 2020
Mar 21, 2020
5 min
How into sports cards are you? Have you ever wondered if your wholesome passion borders on addiction?