1326 - Out-Takes Reviewing 2024 from Hobby Hotline 010425

Dr. Beckett provides insights on the evolution of Comic Con and its association with San Diego, comparing it to new ventures in the sports memorabilia world. Discussing the record-breaking sale of Babe Ruth's jersey, the impact of memorabilia sales, and the intricacies around authenticating such items, the episode deep-dives into the growth of conventions like the National Sports Collectors Convention. At its core, the conversation pivots to the challenges and opportunities in hosting large-scale events, the role of Fanatics, and the emerging practices around card and memorabilia collecting, including the controversial use of CT scanning.   00:38 Comic Con and Fanatics Discussion 04:37 National Sports Collectors Convention Insights 09:03 Debut Patches and Bounties 10:30 CT Scanning and Wax Scandals