Videos

June 23, 2023

981 - Test Issues, with Mark Hoyle and Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-aa4gv-142e74e Rich and I zoomed with Mark Hoyle - test issues can be a huge challenge to the consummate team collector - these are the cards where if you see them at the National on Wednesday, you probably should not wait and come back later.

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June 21, 2023

980 - Grading Conversation with Rick Probstein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-wdu3h-143a68f Major eBay consignor Rick Probstein sat down with me over Zoom to talk about Beckett Grading, specifically BGS 10's and BVG vintage issues.

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June 19, 2023

979 - Father/Son: Mike/Nick Jaspersen, Jaspy’s

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nhews-1436bad Generational transfer is heart-warming - three generations of Jaspersen's with the latest iteration culminating with their popular card shop and thriving breaking business.

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June 16, 2023

978 - Father/Son: James/Jimbo Spence, JSA

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-gkrbv-143500e The father-son team at JSA autograph authentications have been working together for 16 years - Jimbo grew up in the business and obviously has his father's DNA - and his ancestors who were autograph aficionados as well.

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June 14, 2023

977 - Tribute: My Dad, James Beckett Jr.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-urnvd-14324b4 My dad passed away peacefully yesterday at the age of 97 after a very full life - we are sad, especially my mom, but we know he is in Heaven now - I would not be here if not for him and certainly not into sports card collecting…

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June 12, 2023

976 - Greg Morris, Greg Morris Cards

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-9akin-142e735 Greg is one of the largest consignors on eBay especially for raw vintage cards. We talked about the growth of his business, and all the things we both used to do when our businesses were more manageable.

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June 9, 2023

975 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 949-973

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-iyjph-14267ce My last 25 episodes synopsized for your review and recollection - send me your suggestions (doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com) for episode 1000, as well as for (potentially) the second thousand episodes

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June 7, 2023

974 - 2022-23 Upper Deck Hockey Series Two

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-7ehjg-14267c7 This is an audio review of Upper Deck's Series Two hockey product, featuring Young Guns and much more - I got lots of Dallas Stars (that's good) but too many Las Vegas Knights (that's bad for a Stars fan).

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June 5, 2023

973 - Dueling Questions with Cage Lawyer 2.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8ikst-1417b12 I knew Cage and I would not be able to fit all our questions into one episode - could barely fit into two 15-minute episodes - thanks Cage.

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June 2, 2023

972 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 5.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-yd9u4-1417b0b This is the format where Rich and I just see where our sports card hobby conversation takes us - completely unscripted as always - thanks Rich!

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May 31, 2023

971 - Torsten Bauer Questions 4.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zymdq-1417b05 All the way from Frankfurt, Germany - Torsten is Shaq's biggest fan - but our conversation today was much wider than that - thanks Torsten!

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May 29, 2023

970 - Mark Hoyle, Red Sox Master Collector, with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ndzfn-1417afb Rich and I hear from Mark Hoyle a passionate team collector (Red Sox and New England) who is well along in his hobby quest - congrats Mark.

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May 26, 2023

969 - Dueling Questions with Cage Lawyer

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-38p6a-1417af2 Perhaps you have watched or listened to Cage - always interesting when trading questions with a attorney - especially one with a hobby background - thanks Cage.

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May 24, 2023

968 - Out-Takes on Trimming from Hobby Hotline 051323

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-mp77r-1417ae5 One of the segments on this multi-topic show happened to be card trimming - which is perhaps getting more controversial or at least more discussed.

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May 22, 2023

967 - Tribute: Jim Brown, with John Newman

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-wy782-14145bb Legendary GOAT running back Jim Brown passed away on Friday at the age of 87 - John Newman and I remember his greatness during his nine-year career of excellence - typically the best card in each of the sets he appeared in.

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May 19, 2023

966 - Torsten Bauer Questions 3.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-wmhn7-140fed4 My third round with Torsten across the Atlantic Ocean discussing his insightful questions and comments going deeper into some of my past episodes. Thanks Torsten!

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May 17, 2023

965 - Out-Takes on Kevin Isaacson and BGS from Hobby Hotline 051323

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-26kej-140dc8c Last Saturday's Hobby Hotline was focused on the recent hiring of my friend (and long-time hobby veteran) Kevin Isaacson as CEO of Beckett Media and my reaction to that. Listen to the whole Hobby Hotline episode!

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May 15, 2023

964 - Out-Takes with Dick Perez and Marq Evans

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-r9mmz-140388f Dick Perez, The Diamond King, is being featured in Marq's documentary film to be released next year - this was our discussion after we talked about that.

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May 12, 2023

963 - My Grading Origin Story

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-faad4-140387f This time I told my sports card hobby origin story from the perspective of modern grading - as I was presenting live to some grading trainees at BGS - this is the edited version.

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May 10, 2023

962 - Dick Perez and Marq Evans, The Diamond King Documentary

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-md9re-1401a55 Dick and Marq came on for a discussion of their upcoming (next year) feature-length documentary film. Having already just listened to them on several of my favorite podcasts, I asked them some questions I had not heard addressed.

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May 8, 2023

961 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 4.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-t7pcx-14003bf More ramblings with Rich - we were responding to some interesting listener questions - thanks Rich and thanks listeners.

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May 5, 2023

960 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 3.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2v9bh-13fa0e8 Another 15 minutes of ramblings about our great hobby - thanks Rich and thanks listeners - send your suggestions to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

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May 3, 2023

959 - Personalization

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qq3jw-13fa0e1 Various aspects of personalization in our sports card and collecting hobby are discussed, including several you might not be expecting - thanks for your episode suggestions.

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May 1, 2023

958 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 2.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vi2kn-13f6972 Rich and I enjoyed the first ramblings so much we re-upped for another spontaneous session - we both rambled!

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