Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-v2jat-157aa02 Dr. James Beckett engages with Danny Black and Mike Moynihan, discussing a conversation about the importance of grading in the sports card industry and the compensation of card graders. Dr. Beckett emphasizes the need for a skilled wage for graders, considering the level of knowledge and training required…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-d568r-1570381 A detailed discussion about the relationship between celebrities, sports cards, and the collecting hobby. It begins with a mention of Taylor Swift and how her presence has elevated the demand for certain sports cards, specifically Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes. The positive publicity celebrities can bring…
I open this brand new fresh NASCAR box from Panini (thanks!), and only got six cards, until I realized the seventh card was stuck behind the sixth card - big (pleasant) surprise!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-iatc7-15703ca A review of two different Panini football card boxes: 2023 Phoenix and 2023 Absolute. I share my experience opening and examining these boxes, offering insights into their contents, prices, and overall value. As a statistician, Dr. Beckett addresses the misconception of loaded or conspiratorial boxes, emphasizing that while…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-upqcz-155069a Mike had an agenda for our time together - a good agenda! So easy to talk about the hobby we love with kindred spirits - thanks Mike - feed the Beast!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4a73c-1569d55 The first class of ten cards were elected last year - the 45 cards under consideration this year are also outstanding - outstanding players and outstanding cards - see how I voted - and be sure to vote for yourself before February 6th - search for football card…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-svt6w-155068b Mike Moynihan asked me to guest on his Golden Age of Cardboard and YouTube channels - we obvious share a love of vintage - he asked me some great questions! Thanks Mike. If you love vintage, subscribe to whatever Mike puts out!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-dxx34-155066d Recapping the last eight weeks of podcasts covering the holiday seasons of Christmas and New Year's and much more - lots of content in case you missed some - thanks!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-q6cbm-1550658 John has never been to Cleveland - he is in for a treat - he's driving and will take in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when he comes for the National this summer. Great baseball town too with lots of serious collectors!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ptezk-1550645 This Hobby Hotline quarterbacked by Adam Palmer and also featuring Rich Klein and myself was fast moving covering many topics quickly as is the nature of that show - you should subscribe!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4ikm6-1550632 John Newman interviewed me for his Sports Card Nation podcast and he delved into my inner workings and approaches for COMC as a power seller - thanks John!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-kvdd4-1550621 I grouped some listener questions that all had to do with some aspect of card shows - a popular topic - keep your questions coming to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4s67g-1550614 I bought three different 2003-04 basketball hobby boxes at the latest Huggins and Scott Auction - and I opened them and was shocked - this is the audio of the before and after, but I have YouTube videos posted to show it live visually.
This is the last box of the three I purchased and although I originally had high hopes, especially for this one, I did not hit it big - but over the three boxes, very satisfied!
Bought three different pricy boxes of UD basketball from 2003-04 - Lebron's rookie year - this was the SpX box - hoped to get something great - watch and see!
I bought and then opened a higher priced box - something I rarely do - hoping for a LeBron, but no - however got a spectacular consolation prize near the end!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-yihki-154c20f Martin Luther King Jr. is being celebrated today in America with a holiday - how might this matter in our hobby? - here's my take on the welcomed increased diversity in our sports card hobby.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8y5ey-15400a6 The final installment of our extended conversation about rookie cards, before Victor completes his long-awaited book, which I encourage you to get.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ufi8x-1545ef4 A year ago my parents were doing pretty well - as I look at this year coming - I want full enjoyment of this hobby I love (even as I age slowly and hopefully hold off obvious sensory decline). Optimism!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xps55-154009a Victor and I have been talking about rookie cards for a long time - it is a subject near and dear to both of our hearts - the fact that not everyone agrees on everything is just that, a fact.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-wzw8t-154008a Can't wait for Victor's book on Rookie Cards to come out - a lot of work went into it and he is almost done. I think it's important that RC's be well-defined. Thanks Victor.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4x466-153a979 I have five sports card hobby/industry predictions for this coming year - I don't claim to be clairvoyant, but I do sense some macro trends - enjoy and Happy New Year!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-357cy-153a969 I have five broad sports card collecting related goals to share for this next year - I don't usually do numerical goals but directional goals - Happy New Year!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nx5pg-1532aae I wanted to end the year focused on your questions - looking forward to another great year of hobbying whatever way you like - see you next year!