Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Dec 7, 2019
Dec 7, 2019
7 min
A discussion of what makes a beautiful, well-designed card - specifically the card front in this short mini-episode: name, logo, art, color, borders, portrait, in action, specialty, etc. If you have questions or comments, just contact doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com - thanks!
Dec 6, 2019
Dec 5, 2019
Dec 5, 2019
11 min
The physical aspects of excellent card design, including card shape, thickness, coating, embossing, etc.
Dec 4, 2019
Dec 4, 2019
15 min
We hear Rich Mueller's origin story of his collecting background as well as his sports broadcasting experience, culminating with his Sports Collectors Daily, which is free and highly recommended.
Dec 3, 2019
Dec 3, 2019
13 min
Chris Carlin, Upper Deck's Senior Manager of Customer Experience, gives us a preview of what to expect in 2020 from Upper Deck (upperdeck.com).
Dec 2, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
13 min
A tribute to my friend and former book publishing partner, Denny Eckes, and his major impacts on our industry, before his untimely passing in 1991.
Dec 1, 2019
Dec 1, 2019
5 min
Rich and I "encourage" the card companies to make the serial numbering of cards more visible, and, in general, more recognizable, without distracting from the aesthetics of the card.
Dec 1, 2019
Dec 1, 2019
3 min
Rich and I briefly discuss the merits of having a facsimile autograph on the front of the card.
Dec 1, 2019
Dec 1, 2019
3 min
Rich and I discuss the discouraging difficulty of alter-ability of cards with rounded corners.
Nov 30, 2019
Nov 30, 2019
3 min
Rich and I discuss the merits of having a second, non-duplicitous photo on the front of the card as an additional creative element.