Chris Carlin, Upper Deck's Senior Manager of Customer Experience shares his hobby journey, joining Upper Deck right out of college and working his way up.
James and I discuss the current COMC experience as well as what's coming in terms of innovations. Go to COMC.com to find out more.
Rich and I discuss the hypothetical situation whereby Heritage Auctions never moved into sports cards ; and Huggins and Scott Auctions perhaps stayed as a local-only live auction. There would be a void - how would it be filled?
Joe Morgan, considered by Bill James as the best second baseman in history, had a long and storied career including many cards. However his important role as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Baseball Hall of Fame has even more impact on our h...
Bill Mazeroski is in the Hall of Fame because of his defensive prowess at second base as well as his historic walk-off home run in the 1960 World Series. His cards are valued as a lower-demand hall of famer - but he had one of the most iconic memories o...
Rob Veres (Burbank Sportscards) and I discuss strategies for effectively integrating a (very) large purchase of cards (such as the two pallets of cards he purchased at the National) into his already massive inventory.
For this first episode of the year I have decided to share some of my near-fatal heart attack story from back on October 6, 1996. There were timely preparations the summer before in terms of my delegation, which kept this episode from being truly tragic...
We recap and review the most recent 20 episodes, since many of our listeners do not listen to every episode in linear sequence. If you have questions or suggestions about this podcast or sports card insights, please send them to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail...
With so many (different) cards in existence doe sit seem strange that there are just a few that capture the fancy of the public. Sales of cards in the long tail are also an indication of health and strength of the hobby. The velocity or probability of ...
Free labor is not always free! What you would do without compensation (for your hobby) is frequently a task you would have to pay someone to do for you, so is that still free labor? Your true costs and true profit should perhaps take into account your ...
Strategies for when to sell a card you just bought for a good price are like opinions - everyone has one. But there are no hard and fast rules or "best" strategies for when to sell - it is your call and there are too many factors to know exactly.
Memories and reminiscences of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with respect to sports cards - if you want to share yours, just contact doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com with your short story. Thanks and Happy New Year!
Boxing Day is celebrated primarily in the UK and is not well understood in America. Nevertheless some "boxing" stories are shared in the spirit of the season.
Christmas memories and reflections with respect to our hobby - if you would like to share yours, contact doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com with your story.
The normal thought is to buy the best condition or card you can afford - but at what cost - the "best" premium could be so outrageous as to be avoided as a bad deal - No one knows the future!
Quantity discounts vs. quantity premiums. Bottom line: Honesty is the best policy. Say what you mean and do what you say and your business reputation and sales should grow.
Listener Kevin O'Keefe suggests that more expanded stats on card backs would contribute to greater math understanding in students and in adults. I wholeheartedly agree, subject to readability. Kevin also teed it up with an audio file he sent me at doct...
Daryl McKay, co-founder of Sports Images, a well-known distributor in the Northeast, shares his origin story as a precocious entrepreneur, starting four decades ago.
James and I discuss his hobby journey as a collector including his amazing recent retail pull of a 1/1 Zion Williamson. Any questions or experiences to be shared? Contact doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and let us know. Thanks!
Chris Ivy and I take turns swapping stories in this unedited conversation about finds over the years.
Dane Coene of Dynasty Breaks relates the types and styles of breaks that he most enjoys. It is more than a matter of luck - skill is helpful too!
Rich and I discuss how he started and grew Sport Collectors Daily website and daily email - four stories about sports cards/collectibles a day for more than 13 years - now more than 14,000 stories!
What if PED's (performance enhancing drugs) were suddenly undetectable (and hence perhaps indirectly acceptable)? How would that effect the game itself as well as players active as well as retired.
What would be the positive or negative implications of PSA 9.5 cards?