Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-styzp-157a97a A detailed discussion about the Baseball Hall of Fame and its unique significance compared to other sports hall of fames. The history of the Baseball Hall of Fame, noting its early establishment and the time advantage it had over other sports. The notion of relatability, as the individuals…
Enjoy Dr. Beckett's take on the skinny vs. fat pack debate, and reflect on the quality and worth each pack holds. 00:02 Introduction and Box Reveal 01:09 Unboxing and Initial Impressions 02:00 Opening the Skinny Packs 03:48 Unveiling the Fat Packs 05:56 Final Thoughts and Review
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-v2jat-157aa02 Dr. James Beckett engages with Danny Black and Mike Moynihan, discussing a conversation about the importance of grading in the sports card industry and the compensation of card graders. Dr. Beckett emphasizes the need for a skilled wage for graders, considering the level of knowledge and training required…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-d568r-1570381 A detailed discussion about the relationship between celebrities, sports cards, and the collecting hobby. It begins with a mention of Taylor Swift and how her presence has elevated the demand for certain sports cards, specifically Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes. The positive publicity celebrities can bring…
I open this brand new fresh NASCAR box from Panini (thanks!), and only got six cards, until I realized the seventh card was stuck behind the sixth card - big (pleasant) surprise!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-iatc7-15703ca A review of two different Panini football card boxes: 2023 Phoenix and 2023 Absolute. I share my experience opening and examining these boxes, offering insights into their contents, prices, and overall value. As a statistician, Dr. Beckett addresses the misconception of loaded or conspiratorial boxes, emphasizing that while…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-upqcz-155069a Mike had an agenda for our time together - a good agenda! So easy to talk about the hobby we love with kindred spirits - thanks Mike - feed the Beast!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4a73c-1569d55 The first class of ten cards were elected last year - the 45 cards under consideration this year are also outstanding - outstanding players and outstanding cards - see how I voted - and be sure to vote for yourself before February 6th - search for football card…
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-svt6w-155068b Mike Moynihan asked me to guest on his Golden Age of Cardboard and YouTube channels - we obvious share a love of vintage - he asked me some great questions! Thanks Mike. If you love vintage, subscribe to whatever Mike puts out!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-dxx34-155066d Recapping the last eight weeks of podcasts covering the holiday seasons of Christmas and New Year's and much more - lots of content in case you missed some - thanks!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-q6cbm-1550658 John has never been to Cleveland - he is in for a treat - he's driving and will take in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when he comes for the National this summer. Great baseball town too with lots of serious collectors!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ptezk-1550645 This Hobby Hotline quarterbacked by Adam Palmer and also featuring Rich Klein and myself was fast moving covering many topics quickly as is the nature of that show - you should subscribe!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4ikm6-1550632 John Newman interviewed me for his Sports Card Nation podcast and he delved into my inner workings and approaches for COMC as a power seller - thanks John!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-kvdd4-1550621 I grouped some listener questions that all had to do with some aspect of card shows - a popular topic - keep your questions coming to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4s67g-1550614 I bought three different 2003-04 basketball hobby boxes at the latest Huggins and Scott Auction - and I opened them and was shocked - this is the audio of the before and after, but I have YouTube videos posted to show it live visually.
This is the last box of the three I purchased and although I originally had high hopes, especially for this one, I did not hit it big - but over the three boxes, very satisfied!
Bought three different pricy boxes of UD basketball from 2003-04 - Lebron's rookie year - this was the SpX box - hoped to get something great - watch and see!
I bought and then opened a higher priced box - something I rarely do - hoping for a LeBron, but no - however got a spectacular consolation prize near the end!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-yihki-154c20f Martin Luther King Jr. is being celebrated today in America with a holiday - how might this matter in our hobby? - here's my take on the welcomed increased diversity in our sports card hobby.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-8y5ey-15400a6 The final installment of our extended conversation about rookie cards, before Victor completes his long-awaited book, which I encourage you to get.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ufi8x-1545ef4 A year ago my parents were doing pretty well - as I look at this year coming - I want full enjoyment of this hobby I love (even as I age slowly and hopefully hold off obvious sensory decline). Optimism!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xps55-154009a Victor and I have been talking about rookie cards for a long time - it is a subject near and dear to both of our hearts - the fact that not everyone agrees on everything is just that, a fact.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-wzw8t-154008a Can't wait for Victor's book on Rookie Cards to come out - a lot of work went into it and he is almost done. I think it's important that RC's be well-defined. Thanks Victor.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-4x466-153a979 I have five sports card hobby/industry predictions for this coming year - I don't claim to be clairvoyant, but I do sense some macro trends - enjoy and Happy New Year!