Why does BGS have subgrades explicitly shown on the label? Are all of this past year's new grading company entrants going to survive? And if not, why not? Just my opinion.
It sure seems that prices are fluctuating faster and faster lately - although mostly up. Why is this happening? Is there a downside?
Ken Capell invited me and our other distinguished guests (Jason Granet, Jordan Hagedorn, Jeremy Lee and Mike Sommer) to weigh in on his dilemma, of how, where, and when to sell his 1993 SP Jeter RC in RCR 9.
A brief recap of the past four weeks of episodes in case you want a refresher or missed some. Send your suggestions for future episodes to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!
Elgin Baylor was one of the greatest players I ever saw - he has surprisingly few basketball cards to chase, but well worth the pursuit.
I enjoyed being on Hobby Hotline this month along with John Newman and Rich Klein - and I noticed that the recurrent theme of the week seemed to be the bold, decisive judgment of some of the key players in our industry - that were headline grabbing.
Rich and I continue our discussion, as it seems there was more to the story than what we could fit in our standard episode size. Your ideas for episodes? Try doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!
Rich and I discuss why we find it enjoyable to work our way through big boxes of random cards at a show knowing all are being offered at the same price - we find we are looking for different "bargains" mostly non-overlapping.
Brian Flinn, Frank Guastella, Eddie Healy, Kevin O'Keefe, and Jim Telford took turns asking questions about the vintage sports card collecting hobby we all love.
At the virtual modern dinner, guests Ken Capell, Jason Granet, Jordan Hagedorn, Jeremy Lee, and Mike Sommer each had a thoughtful question.
Brian Flinn, Frank Guastella, Eddie Healy, Kevin O'Keefe, and Jim Telford join me for an interesting discussion of what vintage may be or even look like in say 20 years.
Looking back at the very successful card show run by Kyle Robertson - 608 tables spread over five "rooms" - the biggest show of the year - and probably the hobby's biggest show in the past 12 months.
Chris and I continued our discussion after our dueling questions segment was finished - these are the topics we pursued.
A reflective look at the latest Huggins & Scott's March Auction with some regret, having been outbid as I slept. Nevertheless this experience has helped my evolve my bidding strategies.
Brian Flinn, Frank Guastella, Eddie Healy, Kevin O'Keefe, and Jim Telford join me for a robust discussion of what is considered collectable condition for the typical vintage sports card collector.
Dustin and I compare and contrast collecting today with collecting thirty years ago - most things are better ... way better.
Rocco tells us the rest of the story - how he totally lost his vision 15 years ago and yet still enjoys the sports card hobby - availing himself of adaptations, starting with a very understanding wife.
Rocco shares his early collecting memories in the Bronx and his inclusive loyalties beginning in the 1960's. Your questions: try doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com
Topps baseball boxes are evaluated - and the surprise winner wound up being the most popular in other ways as well, but congrats also to Allen & Ginter Chrome, Stadium Club Chrome, and Bowman Chrome Draft Sapphire.
When you hear these world record prices, what is your predominant emotion - perhaps it depends on the quality and stage of your collection? Thanks to our excellent guest contributors Ken Capell, Jason Granet, Jordan Hagedorn, Jeremy Lee, and Mike Sommer...
Chris and I discuss the aesthetic and financial merit of this five-year run of Fleer baseball products.
Brian Flinn, Frank Guastella, Eddie Healy, Kevin O'Keefe, and Jim Telford joined me for an enjoyable discussion of budgeting in the vintage sports card collecting world.
We hear YouTuber Dustin Cooley's sports card collecting origin story and how and why he started his YouTube channel, Personal Finance Dad.
The first modern virtual dinner generated some great content. Thanks to excellent panelists: Ken Capell, Jason Granet, Jordan Hagedorn, Jeremy Lee, and Mike Sommer. If you would like to be considered for a future event, send your request to doctorjamesbe...