Dr. Beckett discusses the intricacies of valuing unique sports memorabilia items. He provides insights into how items such as Babe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey are appraised and what factors can influence their market value. D...
Valuable sports card insights, touching upon various card companies including Upper Deck, Panini, Topps, Pacific, and more. The discussion delves into the history and status of these companies, with a particular focus on Paci...
Dr. Beckett hosts Phil Pierce, and they discuss various intricacies of the sports card industry, including rare card sets, grading issues, and buying strategies on COMC. The conversation also touches upon organizing autograph...
Dr. Beckett discusses Greg's potential fit with CommC, the importance of loyalty programs, and the evolving landscape of the sports card industry. They cover key qualities sought by hobby companies, the significance of custom...
Dr. Beckett discusses the complexities of autograph authentication with guest Rich Klein. Rich recounts an experience where one of his personally signed cards was rejected by PSA due to a lack of signature exemplars. Despite ...
n this recap episode, Dr. Beckett delves into key points from episodes 1251 through 1274. He discusses a variety of topics, including outtakes from Hobby Hotline, listener questions, the Cleveland National Retrospective, the ...
Dr. Beckett explores three different Upper Deck hockey card products: the 2023-24 SpX Hockey, the 2023-24 UD Credentials Hockey, and the 2024-25 UD MVP Hockey. He shares his insights and experiences with each product, providi...
Dr. Beckett discusses the job market within the sports card industry with Greg Sobocinski. They dive into the importance of having hobby insights, the benefits of consultation roles, and valuable tips for distinguishable resu...
Dr. Beckett shares personal anecdotes, market insights, and the importance of understanding supply and demand in the hobby. The conversation touches on the nostalgia of collecting, the significance of autograph hunting, and t...
Dr. Beckett, alongside Danny Black, Chris Carlin, and John Newman, dive deep in this abridged 14-minute segment from the hour-long live Hobby Hotline. From the excitement and logistics of Fanatics Fest to the evolving landsca...
Dr. Beckett recounts how his magazine rapidly gained market share in the 1980s, focusing on customer service and distribution strategies that catered to card shops. The discussion also delves into the challenges of maintainin...
Dr. Beckett shares valuable advice for collectors looking to downsize their collections. He discusses strategies for working with auction houses, the importance of item authentication, and how to maximize your collection's va...
Dr. Beckett addresses criticisms, shares insights, and provides historical context on the licensing and market dynamics of major card companies like Topps and Fleer, contrasted with the Star Company. Using a provocative analo...
Dr. Beckett concludes his long conversation with Star aficionados Dave Dzendzel, Steve Taft, and Ryan Jessup. They delve into the intricacies and controversies surrounding the Star Company, its cards, particularly those featu...
Join Dr. James Beckett in the second part of an in-depth discussion with Dave Dzendzel, Steve Taft, and Ryan Jessup about the Star Company's impact on the hobby. They explore the controversies surrounding the classification o...
Join Dr. James Beckett in this high-level discussion surrounding the Star Company, featuring passionate insights from Steve Taft, Dave Dzendzel, and Ryan Jessup. We explore the intricacies of the hobby, the historical context...
Dr. Beckett pays tribute to his late mother following her recent memorial service. He shares lessons learned from his mom, blending them with insights into the world of sports card collecting. Dr. Beckett reflects on his upbr...
They explore the distinctions between the golf and soccer card markets, the evolving landscape of the hobby, and the role of printed price guides versus online tools. Dr. Beckett reflects on his own journey, the challenges of...
Dr. Beckett invites Chris Burak, a dedicated collector, to discuss various topics around sports card collecting. They delve into challenges with subscription copies, frustrations with the junk wax era, and the comparison betw...
Dr. James Beckett explores the dynamics of sharing his podcast episodes on YouTube, discussing the benefits and challenges of using video and audio formats. He delves into personal stories related to his card collection, incl...
Dr. Beckett tackles ten listener questions sourced from various emails, social media comments, and interactions at shows. Topics range from the appeal of Hostess Cards and the joy of sorting vs. selling to the intricacies of ...
Dr. Beckett dives into the realm of card breaking, drawing parallels between the process and the hit TV show 'Breaking Bad.' He discusses the economics behind card breaking, the similarities in the speculative nature of both ...
Dr. Beckett reflects and discusses the importance of having a good wingman in the sports card hobby. He shares stories of his own wingmen, like Rich Klein, Brad Askew, Gabe Haro, Mark Harwell, and Joe Galindo, and offers ten ...
Dr. Beckett contrasts the recently received Connor Bedard box set from Upper Deck with the Caitlin Clark product from Panini. He discusses the contents of the Connor Bedard box, including the challenges of obtaining autograph...