Videos

Dec. 13, 2023

1155 - Then and Now: Pricing Techniques, with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-eedtk-1521bfe Rich and I contrast today with the old days of gathering sports card price info almost exclusively from private sales.

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Dec. 11, 2023

1154 - Out-Takes on Prospect Restraint from Hobby Hotline 120223

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-t37zt-151ba95 When do you give up and cash out on a once-promising prospect? Does it depend on the sport or position or team? Excerpted from last week's Hobby Hotline.

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Dec. 8, 2023

1153 - Out-Takes on eBay/COMC from Hobby Hotline 120223

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-c98f3-151ba8c Last week's live Saturday morning's Hobby Hotline dealt in part with the implications of eBay's significant financial investment in COMC. This is excerpted from that.

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Dec. 6, 2023

1152 - Pro FB Hall of Fame Semi-Finalists for 2024

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xu7dm-15194ed Just announced were the 25 semi-finalists for the Pro FB HOF. Finalists will be announced in January and then the selectees will be presented on February 8th. If you are interested in one of these players, consider getting ahead of the herd.

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Dec. 4, 2023

1151 - Nine Listener Questions 4.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qmhph-1515df8 More questions from a variety of listeners on a variety of topics. I am enjoying the opportunity to share perspectives and insights that are relevant.

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Dec. 1, 2023

1150 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1126-1149

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-d8zud-150f85a These recapped episodes cover about two months of three times a week podcasts plus ten YouTube Card Wall videos. Thanks for listening and watching.

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Nov. 29, 2023

1149 - Nine Listener Questions 3.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-kf7aw-150f679 Accumulating nine more hobby questions - some newer and some older - thanks for sending in your questions to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

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Nov. 27, 2023

1148 - Mega-Bids

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-m439j-150c0f0 Mega-Bids can go very wrong - a discussion of the practice and implications of this aggressive bidding technique, which also has the clear effect of increasing prices.

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Nov. 24, 2023

1147 - Thankful for my brother, Chris Beckett

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-tb7yr-15078bd My younger brother Chris is celebrating a milestone birthday tomorrow and I am reminded how blessed I have been to have him as my brother all these years. Plus I think I have finally solved the mystery of his missing 1967 Topps cards.

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Nov. 22, 2023

1146 - Hobby Dinner Convo Feedback

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-62g5e-1505d8c Got a number of questions and comments about last week's episodes on the recent hobby dinner convo - from doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and through YouTube - thanks!

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Nov. 20, 2023

1145 - Card Wall Video Comments

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-89nzk-1501fa6 I posted ten short six-minute videos to YouTube last week and got some good feedback that I wanted to share with all my listeners as well as viewers - thanks for your comments!

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Nov. 17, 2023

1144 - Hobby Dinner Convo 110323, Part 3

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-h69gp-14f60b3 Rich Klein was my co-host and we were joined by a great and distinguished group: Rob Bernshteyn, Joe Davis, Josh Davis, John Keating, Chris McGill, Mike Moynihan, Victor Roman, Dave Sliepka, Bill Sliheet, Kristina Thorson, and Shane Zaiger.

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Nov. 15, 2023

1143 - Hobby Dinner Convo 110323, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-m5i2s-14f60b0 Rich Klein was my co-host and we were joined by a great and distinguished group: Rob Bernshteyn, Joe Davis, Josh Davis, John Keating, Chris McGill, Mike Moynihan, Victor Roman, Dave Sliepka, Bill Sliheet, Kristina Thorson, and Shane Zaiger.

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Nov. 13, 2023

1142 - Hobby Dinner Convo 110323

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-3cifk-14f60ab Rich Klein was my co-host and we were joined by a great and distinguished group: Rob Bernshteyn, Joe Davis, Josh Davis, John Keating, Chris McGill, Mike Moynihan, Victor Roman, Dave Sliepka, Bill Sliheet, Kristina Thorson, and Shane Zaiger.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1029 - Video: Card Wall: Ford to Fritsch

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1028 - Video: Card Wall: Finley to Folsom

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1027 - Video: Card Wall: Esposito to Fingers

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1026 - Video: Card Wall: Durocher to Esiason

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1025 - Video: Card Wall: Dorsett to Dunn

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1024 - Video: Card Wall: Dilfer to Donovan

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1023 - Video: Card Wall: Day to Dierdorf

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1022 - Video: Card Wall: Daniels to Dawson

Another eight places to be filled in my panels for placements on my wall. Cards can be easily added or taken off depending on many factors, some of which I discuss. Thanks!

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Nov. 11, 2023

1021 - Video: Card Wall: Cowher to Dallas

Another panel of eight great cards on my Wall of Fame (for now) as I am expecting another shipment back from BGS which will add, delete, and/or change.

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Nov. 11, 2023

1020 - Video: Card Wall: Connolly to Cousy

Another panel of eight BGS graded cards from my alphabetical Card Wall of Fame of all sports, including some who have been or will be relegated, based on my latest returns from BGS - the wall is a work in progress.

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