Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

1137 - Out-Takes on The National and Pre-Rookies from Hobby Hotline 101323

Why has the National not historically released attendance figures especially now as the event (and the sports card hobby) is really on a roll?  Could there be a time in the future that Pre-Rookie Cards surpass major league RC's?

1136 - Out-Takes on Costco and QC from Hobby Hotline 101323

I co-hosted Hobby Hotline two weeks ago with Danny Black and Logan Ward and we discussed a variety of topics with our listeners and commenters.  Check out the whole episode in case you missed it live.

1135 - Going Cashless, with Rich Klein

Society is rapidly moving away from cash in terms of paying for stuff, including sports cards, which would really crimp my style as I prefer cash for buying.  But there are "good" reasons for sellers to prefer cash as well.

1134 - My First Show, with Rich Klein

My first card show that I co-promoted with old friend Gervise Ford may have also been the first show I even attended - Rich had apparently always been wanting to ask me about that.  Thanks Rich.

1133 - Show Promotion Perspectives, with Rich Klein

Rich and I had a question from Kyle (not Kyle Robertson) about how to promote and run a smaller sports card show.  I guess anybody can try to do it, but it's not as easy as it may look.

1132 - Mike Cramer, Pacific Trading Cards, Cramer’s Choice, Part 3, with Rich Klein

The final part of our time together, which flew by.  Thanks Mike and Rich, for an enjoyable walk down memory lane. I met Mike even before I met Rich.  Both hobby stalwarts.

1131 - Mike Cramer, Pacific Trading Cards, Cramer’s Choice, Part 2, with Rich Klein

Just three OG hobby guys talking about our greatest and favorite pastime (continued from the previous episode).  Be sure to pick up (and read) Mike's book, Cramer's Choice.

1130 - Mike Cramer, Pacific Trading Cards, Cramer’s Choice, with Rich Klein

Rich and I interview our long-time friend and hobby pioneer, Mike Cramer, who has excelled at just about every aspect of this great hobby. He was truly ahead of his time and is responsible for so many innovations, detailed in his new book, Cramer's Choice.  Thanks Mike!

1129 - Five Listener Questions 8.0

Only five questions this time, which means slightly more in-depth answers to the selected sports card hobby questions you submitted - thanks again!

1128 - Out-Takes with Leighton Sheldon from Sports Cards Live 092323

Regular guest Leighton Sheldon with his Vintage Spotlight traded questions with me and he gave me a fresh perspective on an old topic - plus some additional probing interaction with Jeremy.