Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
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!
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
I wanted to end the year focused on your questions - looking forward to another great year of hobbying whatever way you like - see you next year!
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Nine more questions to answer before the end of the year - thanks and keep them coming to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and Happy New Year!
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
I started thinking about today, Christmas Day, and the deeper meaning - and I draw parallels in the way collectors are sometimes "religious" about this sports card hobby.
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Besides grading the card, what other logistical concerns arise in the grading process - both internal and external - I try to address some of these concerns for a serious collector who contacted me directly.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Upper Deck's new complete set in a box (plus five additional parallels or inserts) is perhaps the beginning of an emerging trend in target marketing to teams and cities in hopes of growing the sports card collecting pie. Thanks Upper Deck!
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Lots of hobby celebrations toward the end of the year - Rich is a big fan of Secret Santa promotions as win-win.
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Rich and I sometimes are shoulder-to-shoulder deep in the dollar boxes at shows. Here are our takes on proper etiquette especially when it gets crowded.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Rich and I contrast today with the old days of gathering sports card price info almost exclusively from private sales.