Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Joel and I sat down near the end of the ground-breaking, first event of its kind, MINT Collective, in Las Vegas, and we share our perspective on the success as well as some suggestions for next year. Thanks Collectable, IMG, and eBay ... and thanks Joel!
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Today's Collector is found on the MINT Collective YouTube Channel - this is a small part of my interview that ran there in its entirety a few weeks ago.
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Two similar but different baseball boxes - one slightly more expensive even with less autographs promised - both seven cards in the one pack which is the box - which one to choose - depends on how knowledgable you are about prospects and young players.
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
I compare Upper Deck Hockey Series One with O-Pee-Chee - both fine hockey products - I preferred O-Pee-Chee based on my collecting approach but UD Series One was probably better due to the Young Guns phenomenon. Thanks Upper Deck!
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Marty's interview went into overtime as we traded stories and reminiscences about the good old days of primarily baseball, and first and foremost for him, the New York Yankees. Thanks Marty!
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
As you would expect from Jake, mostly basketball questions from him, and I gave him my best historical recollections. History does not always repeat itself, but it's not to be ignored either.
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Rich and I analyze the age-old battle between Mantle and Mays and the demand for their cards - what are the key factors determining why Mantle has become so much pricier?
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Ryan's latest book is very helpful and recommended (and cheap insurance against getting burned) - it seems everyone eventually has an encounter with a counterfeit card. Thanks Ryan for your research!
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Marty was the long-time PR Director for the New York Yankees and has lots of stories about Mantle and other Yankee stalwarts. He also has written 24 books and worked for Topps, so I hope you enjoy his perspective as much as I did. Thanks Marty!
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Tom Brady has un-retired - celebration - confusion - certainly more upside than downside in the football card hobby, as Tom can add to his career stats - and more importantly, pursue another Super Bowl.