Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
John Newman interviewed me for his Sports Card Nation podcast and he delved into my inner workings and approaches for COMC as a power seller - thanks John!
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
I grouped some listener questions that all had to do with some aspect of card shows - a popular topic - keep your questions coming to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
I bought three different 2003-04 basketball hobby boxes at the latest Huggins and Scott Auction - and I opened them and was shocked - this is the audio of the before and after, but I have YouTube videos posted to show it live visually.
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. is being celebrated today in America with a holiday - how might this matter in our hobby? - here's my take on the welcomed increased diversity in our sports card hobby.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The final installment of our extended conversation about rookie cards, before Victor completes his long-awaited book, which I encourage you to get.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
A year ago my parents were doing pretty well - as I look at this year coming - I want full enjoyment of this hobby I love (even as I age slowly and hopefully hold off obvious sensory decline). Optimism!
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Victor and I have been talking about rookie cards for a long time - it is a subject near and dear to both of our hearts - the fact that not everyone agrees on everything is just that, a fact.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Can't wait for Victor's book on Rookie Cards to come out - a lot of work went into it and he is almost done. I think it's important that RC's be well-defined. Thanks Victor.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
I have five sports card hobby/industry predictions for this coming year - I don't claim to be clairvoyant, but I do sense some macro trends - enjoy and Happy New Year!
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
I have five broad sports card collecting related goals to share for this next year - I don't usually do numerical goals but directional goals - Happy New Year!