Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

698 - Hockey Dueling Questions with Ken Capell

Ken and I swapped questions and answers all about hockey card collecting, including how, when, and why the Beckett Hockey monthly magazine got started.

697 - Marketing to Kids, with Kevin O’Keefe

Kevin is a third-grade teacher and we continued our robust discussion about how to get kids more involved in this great sports card hobby.

696 - Distribution and Mike Schechter, with John Keating, That Seventies Card Show

John and I interviewed each other, commenting and following up on topics discussed on our mutual past podcast episodes, starting off with the plight of hobby sports card distributors.

695 - Hobby Hotline Dynamics, with Brad Bethune and Rich Klein

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a hobby content event - especially a live twice-weekly call-in video show with rotating multiple, eclectic hosts - it works!

694 - Interview: Jay Baker, Yankees Exhibition, Part 2

Jay Baker, former CEO of Kohl's, specialized 26 years ago on meaningful memorabilia from the five iconic players of his favorite team, the New York Yankees, and Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, and Jeter.  Now viewable on exhibit at Artis-Naples, The Baker Museum, in Naples, Florida.  Great foresight, Jay!

693 - Seven Listener Questions 5.0

Another seven - always different - always surprised - thanks for your sports card hobby questions and comments - keep them coming - and send to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

692 - Out-Takes on eBay Authentication from Hobby Hotline 020522

John Newman and Jeff Dinson were my co-hosts on this recent Hobby Hotline, where we discussed, along with live commenters, the roll-out of this eBay Authentication requirement for certain items above $750. 

691 - NBA Trade Deadline Deals

Anything newsworthy can have an effect on card sales and prices - changing teams especially - hobby love is stronger with certain cities and franchises - we will see how it plays out in the standings and future card values.

690 - Pro Football Hall of Fame Class 2022

Those selected each year sometimes see a bump in their card values and interest - however this year some of the non-selectees were just as hot, likely because they are considered good bets for next year.

689 - Interview: Jay Baker, Yankees Exhibition

Jay has the best memorabilia collection in the world for the Yankees' Big Five: Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, and Jeter - currently on exhibit at Artis-Naples, The Baker Museum, in Naples, Florida.