Videos

July 14, 2023

990 - More on 1948-49 Leaf Baseball with Brian Kappel

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-fksyw-1453e49 Brian's background in graphic design and production provided some additional insights into this highly collectible but tricky and challenging 98-card set.

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July 12, 2023

989- Out-Takes on Podcasting from John Newman’s Sports Card Nation

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zqk2j-1453e3f John and I talked on Zoom for an hour - here's 12 minutes on different topics - seemed like most of it was about podcasts and perhaps mine in particular - Thanks John!

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July 10, 2023

988 - Father/Son: Mike/Nick Jaspersen, Jaspy’s, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xyeam-1436bb3 The final part of my catch up with Nick and Mike hearing about the latest in their sports card hobby journey as a father and son working together. Thanks Mike and Nick!

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July 7, 2023

987 - Sports Autographs with Jimbo Spence, JSA

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2f6yj-1442fe2 I go way back with Jimbo's dad as you know from my recent Father/Son podcast with them - this episode is just mainly Jimbo and I talking hobby.

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July 5, 2023

986 - Grading Conversation with Rick Probstein, Part 3

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4f3vp-143a6b8 The final segment of our time on Zoom together including some of how her thinks graders operate - I can only speak for BGS during the time I was in charge.

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July 3, 2023

985 - Vintage Inserts, with Mark Hoyle and Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-phwrg-142e759 Mark is trying to get every Boston Red Sox card - as such, going for vintage inserts, has been a worthy quest for him - we talk about how the hobby's definition of inserts has in a sense changed.

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June 30, 2023

984 - Torsten Bauer Questions 5.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-cd3br-1442fcf The last round of my responses to Torsten's insightful questions and comments largely about hobby-related issues raised in previous episodes of this podcast - thanks Torsten!

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June 28, 2023

983 - Grading Conversation with Rick Probstein, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-5u5nx-143a69c The second part of my conversation with Rick Probstein, about crossing over his 30 PSA 10 Jordan RC's to try for a BGS 10. He also laments whether, in his opinion, BVG is repairable?

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June 26, 2023

982 - Greg Morris, Greg Morris Cards, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-kj4mm-142e73d The second part of my interview with Greg - it is still important to know the implicit grade of the card even if (and perhaps especially if) the card is raw.

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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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