Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Danny Black and John Newman invited me on their Card Mensches show to discuss my retrospective thoughts on (18 years ago) selling the company I founded and which still bears my name.

Adam and I spent time on the ins and outs of the survey itself as well as the results, which have been broadly published and are indeed provocative, although Adam explains how the results are representative of the opinions of those surveyed.  Thanks Adam!

Patrick and I have a wide-ranging conversation primarily about the future.  As entrepreneurs we think about how things could be different and how we should respond to the opportunities. 

After acquiring a larger collection, even priced right, what are the appropriate selling platforms for getting the excess cards into the hands of someone who is eager to pay for and receive them?  Every card has an eventual home.

Long-time contributor Skepi (not his real name) sent me a bunch of interesting hobby questions - I answered many of them in this episode but reserved several for the next time Skepi guests in person - thanks Skepi!

Patrick shares his hobby origin story and how he has amassed a terrific collection and he is not done as he has lofty goals that are exciting and are a huge motivator for him, and correlate with his successful entrepreneurial career.

Steve, Rich, and I have talked basketball cards seemingly every year at the National for decades.  Steve has the inside scoop and has always been willing to share - thanks Steve!

Rich Klein came over along with Angela and Stephan Loeffler and Matt Galvin and we sorted cards and recorded this podcast about their recent experiences with Secret Santa programs for our hobby.  Thanks and enjoy!

Many more than expected deaths in 2022 including many Hall of Famers and several who had not been tributed but were very deserving - understanding the short-term impact on their cards and memorabilia.

Patrick had some questions for me concerning the seemingly slow adoption of past products that are now absolutely iconic.  Patrick shares his strategy of getting ahead of where others are eventually going.