Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
An in-depth look at various considerations for collecting and buying sports cards personally autographed or unautographed - it's more complicated that you think.
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Danny was my first choice to help me tribute the great Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame third baseman and many say the best defensive third baseman ever. We will see what his passing this week does to his cards and autographs. Thanks Danny!
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
I was on last Saturday's live Hobby Hotline with Danny Black and John Newman - these are edited excerpts from that hour-long show, which I heartily recommend (whether I am on or not).
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Typically there can be one or more of these sports card hobby questions where you listen and think - I want more on that topic - please just let me know.
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Trying to get caught up with some of the excellent sports card questions my listeners and viewers have sent me or asked me in person - thanks and keep them coming.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Crammed nine different sports card hobby questions into this one 15-minute episode. Please let me know if you prefer longer treatments on these kinds of topics.
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
I distilled our 90-minute lunch into three 12-minute episodes. This is the last segment, after which I gave them a tour of my card wall and card sorting area.
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Do kids have an advantage at a card show with their youthful energy and winsome salesmanship? I explain why I think they do, especially if they lean into learning mode.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Alex and Mike run their own companies and meet regularly with other peers to discuss their businesses. However they came over here to mainly talk about the sports card hobby.
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Mike and Alex came over for lunch and we spent an hour and a half talking about the hobby - I know Mike from his excellent work at the company many years ago, but Alex is a new friend and an advanced collector of autographed rookie cards.