Dr. Beckett talks with Patrick Ryan, who shares his experience of mistakenly bidding on his own item and they discuss the ethics, legality, and nuances of shill bidding. They explore the differences between defensive and offe...
Dr. Beckett and Darin Ostrom continue their deep dive into the art of designing sports card sets, especially those aimed at kids. They discuss the importance of storytelling through card subsets and the balance between rarity...
Dr. Beckett is joined by Darin Ostrom, aka Sports Card Professor, to delve into the 1990s efforts by companies like Pro Set and Fleer to engage young collectors through educational and community-focused initiatives. They disc...
Dr. Beckett reflects on diverse topics discussed in his last 25 episodes, ranging from interviews with guests like John Keating and tributes to figures such as Lee Roy Jordan and Nacho Arredondo to explorations of the Basketb...
Dr. Beckett, along with co-hots Dan/Vintage Baseball Cards and Orlando/Collectors Dream, on Hobby Hotline, delve into the surging popularity of grading Pokémon cards, the integration of younger collectors into the hobby, and ...
Dr. Beckett joins co-hosts Dan from Vintage Baseball Cards and Orlando from Collector's Dream for a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of the sports card market. They cover topics including industry developments, pr...
The final segment of Dr. Beckett's Hobby Dinner Conversation delves into the evolving value of 'junk wax' era sports cards, discussing the rising demand for unopened boxes, the difficulty of replacing, and the ongoing interes...
Join Dr. Beckett and industry experts for an insightful discussion over a private dinner on the changing landscape of perceived conflicts of interest within the sports card hobby. From grading companies like PSA and BGS expan...
An enlightening Hobby Dinner Conversation featuring a thought-provoking question from Skepi. The discussion explores the impact of macroeconomic conditions, specifically the retreat from the gold standard, on the perceived an...
Dr. Beckett shares his experiences and insights in another mailbag episode. He reveals the contents of recent boxes he received, including a 2024-25 Panini Prism Black Hobby Box and a Turn Four NASCAR box. Dr. Beckett discuss...
Dr. Beckett hosts a hobby dinner featuring prominent figures from the sports card industry including Dave Poole, JJ Arredondo, Leon Luckey, Matt Galvin, Dane Coenen, Skepi, David Porter, Chris Ivy, Keith Hower, Ron Palmer, an...
Dr. Beckett honors Nacho Arredondo, known for his decades of dedication to Kit Young and significant contributions recently passed away after a long illness. Dr. Beckett reminisces about their 50-year friendship, and the pers...
Dr. Beckett continues his conversation with Tony Goza, discussing the future of sports card shows. They explore new elements being introduced, including family-friendly experiences, affordable pricing, and innovative concepts...
Dr. Beckett interviews Tony Goza, a local card shop owner and new promoter from Durant, Oklahoma, discussing fresh ideas for improving future card shows. Tony shares insights from his diverse background, including promoting c...
Dr. Beckett discusses the joys of receiving and opening mail packages filled with sports cards and collectibles. He shares stories about items received from various sources like card shows, auctions, and trades, including a s...
Dr. Beckett explores a unique and rare Peanuts-themed autographed baseball card from 1991. He provides insights into its origins, including its creation by Ernie White, and the involvement of Charles M. Schultz in autographin...
Dr. Beckett with co-hosts Graig Miller, Mike from Junk Wax Hero, and Adam from Splendid Sports discuss the current state of the sports card market, focusing on the surge in value of key vintage cards like the 1989 Ken Griffey...
Dr. Beckett delves into the significance of 'eye appeal' in the sports card industry. He shares insights on how it has been an essential aspect since the early days of card collecting and how it continues to matter even in th...
Dr. Beckett fills out his ballot for the first annual Basketball Card Hall of Fame, with co-founders Ray Fonio (Ray from Philly) and Tony from TJ's Online, the conversation dives into iconic basketball cards, including those ...
Join Dr. Beckett, Ray Fonio, and Tony of TJ is Online for an in-depth discussion about the first annual Basketball Card Hall of Fame ballot. This episode explores the process of voting on vintage and modern basketball cards, ...
Dr. Beckett reflects on the life and legacy of Bill Krisher, a great college football player and personal friend who recently passed away. He recounts attending Bill's funeral and reminisces about their friendship and Bill's ...
The final part of Dr. Beckett's conversation with Mark Armour and Jason Schwartz. They discuss the challenges and nostalgia of completing sets, the value of rookie cards, and the impact of certain collectors on the hobby. Dr....
Dr. Beckett continues his insightful conversation with Mark Armour and Jason Schwartz, exploring the dramatic changes in the sports card hobby from the 1970s to the 1980s. They discuss the transformation of sports card collec...