Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Adam and I spent time on the ins and outs of the survey itself as well as the results, which have been broadly published and are indeed provocative, although Adam explains how the results are representative of the opinions of those surveyed. Thanks Adam!
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Patrick and I have a wide-ranging conversation primarily about the future. As entrepreneurs we think about how things could be different and how we should respond to the opportunities.
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
After acquiring a larger collection, even priced right, what are the appropriate selling platforms for getting the excess cards into the hands of someone who is eager to pay for and receive them? Every card has an eventual home.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Long-time contributor Skepi (not his real name) sent me a bunch of interesting hobby questions - I answered many of them in this episode but reserved several for the next time Skepi guests in person - thanks Skepi!
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Patrick shares his hobby origin story and how he has amassed a terrific collection and he is not done as he has lofty goals that are exciting and are a huge motivator for him, and correlate with his successful entrepreneurial career.
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Steve, Rich, and I have talked basketball cards seemingly every year at the National for decades. Steve has the inside scoop and has always been willing to share - thanks Steve!
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Rich Klein came over along with Angela and Stephan Loeffler and Matt Galvin and we sorted cards and recorded this podcast about their recent experiences with Secret Santa programs for our hobby. Thanks and enjoy!
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Many more than expected deaths in 2022 including many Hall of Famers and several who had not been tributed but were very deserving - understanding the short-term impact on their cards and memorabilia.
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Patrick had some questions for me concerning the seemingly slow adoption of past products that are now absolutely iconic. Patrick shares his strategy of getting ahead of where others are eventually going.
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
The discussion of vaults - pros and cons - short term and long term - was discussed during this live show along with co-hosts Danny Black and Cousin Tony.