Episodes

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...

Joe and I trade industry questions reflecting our combined many decades in the hobby, back and forth.

Panini's recent basketball, football, and racing products are reviewed and compared - my choice surprised even myself.

Dustin interviewed me for his excellent YouTube show (highly recommended) and these are a few excerpts involving some fresh questions he asked.

We hear Chris Harris' sports, especially baseball, card hobby origin story and why Stale Gum is meaningful to him.

Shaq collector Torsten Bauer, a theoretical nuclear physicist from Germany now works in risk management.

Billy Celio hypothetically breaks down some Upper Deck hockey products including his favorites along with some inside info.

David Porter and I trade questions back and forth about the hobby we both love.

A brief synopsis of each of the last four weeks of episodes in case you missed some.  Let me know your listening preferences at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

A fresh analysis of the emphases in the Huggins & Scott latest auction catalog including what is or is not appealing to me and Rich ... and why.

Much of this is Patrick interviewing me about personal hobby historical situations.

Exactly three years ago I gave a speech at the Beckett Industry Summit held here in Dallas that year on the "then and now" importance of the city and location of Dallas to the sports card hobby.  Times have changed but much of what was said still holds.

Louise Bird was a key contributor to the success of Beckett Publications based on her attitude and experience - Bob and I fondly remember her contributions.

Joe and I discuss his broad hobby origin story as well as his recent arrival at Heritage Auctions and the impact on adjacent categories of collectibles.

Last week left many in Texas without electrical power for extended periods of time - how did I and other collectors cope?

Last week's record low temperatures in Texas was disruptive to all aspects of life including sports card collecting.