Dr. Beckett shares his experiences and insights from the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. Dr. Beckett explains his strategy for collecting cards, the importance of attendance records, and the diverse com...
We explore the significance and intricacies of the 1958 Topps Baseball card set, sharing personal collection experiences and insights into the value and rarity of certain cards, especially focusing on the challenges collector...
We reminisce about past Nationals, including favorites and the changes in the collector base. The discussion spans various topics, such as changes in the sports card market, the rise of value boxes, grading companies, breakin...
Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein dive into the evolution and experiences surrounding the National, discussing the increasing costs of attending, soaring hotel prices, and offer practical advice for budget-conscious attendees. The c...
Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein reflect on the life and legacy of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who recently passed away at 65 due to metastatic cancer. They discuss Sandberg’s impactful career, his journey to becoming a baseball l...
Dr. Beckett discusses listener inquiries about tennis card collecting, shares thoughts on thematic repacks, and provides insights into recent acquisitions and hobby experiences. He also offers key advice for enjoying the Nati...
Dr. Beckett shares insights as he prepares for the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention. He reflects on the differences between the National and Fanatics Fest, emphasizing the unique experiences they offer for fathe...
Dr. Beckett and Rich Kleine pay tribute to the iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan, reflecting on his remarkable career and the impact he made on the sport and fans alike, discussing the authenticity of his athleticism amidst the era'...
Dr. Beckett answers questions on the evolving sports card market, the impacts of AI on the industry, and nostalgic memories from his early collecting days. Hear from passionate collectors and learn about vintage cards, gradin...
Dr. Beckett's and Victor Roman Sr. delve into the history and evolution of rookie card guidelines in the sports card hobby. Despite initial resistance, the need to clarify rookie card definitions became evident. They discuss ...
Dr. Beckett and Victor Roman Sr. dive deep into the history and controversies surrounding rookie cards in the sports card collecting hobby. Dr. Beckett shares his personal insights and experiences from over the years, explori...
Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein dive into the intersections of baseball cards, baseball history, and sabermetrics. The episode covers valuable topics such as the evolution of card photography, the rarity and value of checklist car...
Dr. Beckett shares his remarks from the recent SABR Annual Convention #53. Along with Rich Klein and moderated by Paul Rogers, they delve into the evolution of sports card collecting, the transition from hobby to business, an...
Dr. Beckett teams up with Iowa Dave (Dave Schwartz) for a continuation of their Dueling Questions. They discuss a range of topics including ethical dilemmas in sports card dealing, the role of nostalgia in the hobby, and the ...
Guest Dave Schwartz (Iowa Dave) delves into Dr. Beckett's journey from a statistics PhD student to a prominent figure in the sports card industry. They explore how Dr. Beckett's background in statistics helped him understand ...
Dr. Beckett brainstorms an innovative concept for a sports card-themed cruise. He describes a comprehensive plan for a cruise departing from Miami, priced at $3,000 per cabin, which includes food, lodging, table fees, and exc...
Dr. Beckett recaps episodes 1376 to 1399 of his podcast, including listener questions, Panini's consistency across sports, dividing collections with Rich Klein, Pete Rose's gambling, hobby news, and much more. Dr. Beckett ref...
Dr. Beckett reflects on the life of recently passed baseball icon Dave Parker, with personal anecdotes, Parker's illustrious achievements, and his struggles with Parkinson's Disease. He discusses Parker’s journey from his ear...
Dr. Beckett discusses the concept of being CEO of your card collection, inspired by Mike Steveline's take on Brett McGrath's Stacking Slabs podcast. He examines what it means to take on the 'CEO' role, the responsibilities it...
Dr. Beckett dives into the intriguing parallels between car collecting and card collecting, discussing themes like the value of preservation, market demand, and the joy of ownership. He reflects on lessons learned from both c...
On last Saturday's Hobby Hotline, Dr. Beckett, John Newman, and Orlando Collector's Dream discuss news in the sports card industry. Topics include recent changes at SGC affecting bulk submitters, insights into Fanatics Fest, ...
Dr. Beckett is joined by Mike and Andrew Aronstein, and Rich Klein. They delve into their rich histories in the sports card hobby, sharing stories about operating multiple card stores, dealing with TCMA items, and handling vi...
Dr. Beckett reviews three current Panini sports card releases, including baseball, football, and basketball products. He discusses pricing, licensing issues, and the enjoyment factor of opening packs. Highlights include an ex...
Dr. Beckett addresses listener questions from various platforms. Topics include potential mergers like GameStop acquiring Collectors and PSA, the future landscape of grading companies, the logistics of dividing collections, a...