Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Nov 7, 2019
Nov 7, 2019
15 min
A review of Huggins & Scott's Auction closing November 14, 2019. I enjoy perusing the eclectic lots (2023 lots!), some of which I will be bidding on!
Nov 6, 2019
Nov 6, 2019
12 min
A Tribute to Mike Gordon, a key contributor to our industry, show dealer, store owner, and co-promoter of the 1984 National Sports Collectors Convention in Parsippany, New Jersey. If you have any comments or questions about this or any other episode, send to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com, or 5600 W. Lover Lane, #116-301, Dallas, TX 75209 for physical mail.
Nov 5, 2019
Nov 5, 2019
15 min
Andy and I discuss his hobby history and why he is so passionate about grading and authentication and vintage cards. Long ago Andy was the principal grader for a smaller grading company - we respected Andy so much, we bought the company! Andy is now the Senior Vintage Card grader at BGS.
Nov 4, 2019
Nov 4, 2019
12 min
A look at two old-time Chicago White Sox shortstops - alphabetically adjacent in the Baseball Hall of Fame, coincidentally with the same initials! For comments or questions about this or any other episode, try doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com.
Nov 1, 2019
Nov 1, 2019
14 min
Eric and I discuss each of this podcast's sponsors (Beckett Media, COMC, Burbank Sportscards, Mike's Stadium Sportscards, Heritage Auctions, Huggins & Scott Auctions, Panini, Topps, and Upper Deck) and his workings with them, and their positives from his perspective.
Oct 31, 2019
Oct 31, 2019
15 min
Gloria Rothstein, founder of the long-running, very successful card shows in White Plains and other East Coast venues, brought excellence and professionalism to our hobby, as Rich Klein and I reminisce about our experiences there over the years.
Oct 30, 2019
Oct 30, 2019
14 min
I recap the highlights of the past 20 episodes ... in case you missed some. As some of you may know, I listen to podcasts at 1.5X speed or faster, and you can too, as most podcast listening apps have that capability. Easier to catch up!
Oct 29, 2019
Oct 29, 2019
13 min
We trace Kevin's hobby journey from Krause Publications up through his many consultant engagements, including a long stint with eBay.
Oct 28, 2019
Oct 28, 2019
21 min
Emily and I have a phone conversation about her background and important role at Topps.
Oct 25, 2019