Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Thanks to Upper Deck I conducted another box battle and the winner was SkyBox Metal Universe - of course there's more to the story - and I got another card to be slabbed for my wall!

An in-depth look at various considerations for collecting and buying sports cards personally autographed or unautographed - it's more complicated that you think.

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!

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.