Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Dec 15, 2019
Dec 14, 2019
Dec 14, 2019
2 min
What if there were no redemption cards at all (due to legal, business, or other reasons) - would that be good or bad for our industry?
Dec 14, 2019
Dec 14, 2019
4 min
What if the recent damaging Dallas tornado had hit just two miles farther north or two miles farther south?
Dec 13, 2019
Dec 13, 2019
14 min
Rich Klein and I discuss the hypothetical scenarios whereby Panini, Topps, and Upper Deck do not exist at all or at least in the form they are now. Any listener ideas for other "What If" topics or episodes can be sent to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com if you'd like.
Dec 12, 2019
Dec 12, 2019
16 min
Sponsor Bill Huggins relates the distinctives of Huggins & Scott Auctions, including their famous "treasure chest" and "shoebox" auction lots.
Dec 11, 2019
Dec 11, 2019
16 min
Mike Fruitman discusses his passion for making local card shops and the hobby more kid friendly, through his successful Kids Club concept.
Dec 10, 2019
Dec 10, 2019
14 min
Rich Klein and I discuss memories (and the 50th anniversary) of 1969 Topps Baseball, its series, inserts, and oddities.
Dec 9, 2019
Dec 9, 2019
13 min
Rob Veres walks through some of the processes, procedures, and innovations he has employed to great advantage in the growth and success of Burbank Sportscards.
Dec 8, 2019
Dec 8, 2019
3 min
The case against sticker autographs ... and in defense of sticker autographs!
Dec 7, 2019
Dec 7, 2019
3 min
An encouragement for more "explicit" cards, that is, clearly spelling out slight differences in cards that can have big value implications. After all, the definition of explicit: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.