Videos

Jeff is filling Tracy Hackler's shoes in his new role at Panini, but he brings some additional capabilities which Panini will likely eventually tap into - thanks Jeff!

Paper shortages and supply chain disruptions - but is there more to the story? We discuss on Hobby Hotline last month - thanks co-hosts!

I am honest, but am I brutally honest? Enjoy Kirt's approach to buying and selling - seems to work for him but perhaps not all - thanks Kirt!

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-5exu4-11e5b9c Skepi and I discuss Card Ladder with a special focus on the future, of what it is now and what it could become. The fact that it started out basketball-centric may be a distant memory in five years - we'll see! Thanks all!

How might nano-technology affect our sports card hobby? Get a nano-glimpse of our potential future with already cameras smaller than a grain of salt.

I guested on Jeremy's Collectable Live the week after the MiNT Collective while the memories were still fresh for both of us - I had some ideas for next year.

Check out the video channel Today's Collector - Jeremy Lee's interview show leading up to the MINT Collective - here are some excerpts - thanks Jeremy!

Joe and I sat down at the MINT Collective (sorry for the poor audio) and discussed our hobby journey - with Joe now recently becoming Collectable's Sports President - congrats Joe!

The first part of my interview with Josh Luber - please forgive the poor audio quality - the sound proof booth was not as sound-proof as we thought - thanks Josh!

It's possible I enjoy these recap Sports Card Insights episodes more than you do, as it gives me an opportunity to reflect and augment, if I so desire.

Three different boxes of this year's Panini basketball cards, at three different price points - I chose the middle set in spite of my excellent pull - find out what happened.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-w7ife-11f2317 The final part of my wide-ranging conversation with Josh - special thanks to Ray Schulte for helping make it happen, Chris Corbellini of Collectable for the A/V support, and Collectable's CEO Ezra Levine for spearheading the effort to get so many influencers together in Vegas for the MINT…

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xahgk-11ebf70 Doug, Cody, and I took a time-out at the MINT Collective and recorded this podcast directly from the show floor - thanks guys - keep up the great work with all you do! Check out MojoBreak!

Which hobby box would you rather have - Upper Deck Series 1 or O-Pee-Chee? Depends on what you enjoy and how much of an investor/prospector you are. Thanks Upper Deck!

Jake and I were having so much fun with our dueling basketball card hobby questions we kept the recorder going and here it is for your listening pleasure - thanks Jake!

Joel and I sat down near the end of the inaugural and unique MINT Collective in Las Vegas and discussed the implications for the sports card hobby going forward - thanks Joel!

Depends on your time horizon and your understanding of the prospect market (and future prospect market) as to which of these seven-card boxes you would prefer.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nzdjj-11b8515 Today's Collector is found on the MINT Collective YouTube Channel - this is a small part of my interview that ran there in its entirety a few weeks ago.

Former New York Yankees' PR Director Marty Appel continued our interview as we lost track of time reminiscing about the old days - thanks Marty!

Jake Roy and I dueled with our questions and answers mainly about basketball cards. Let me know if you have questions too at doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-cyaar-11d00c0 Rich and I analyze the age-old battle between Mantle and Mays and the demand for their cards - what are the key factors determining why Mantle has become so much pricier?

Rich and I try to add fresh insights as to why Mantle's cards are so much more expensive than Mays' - especially compared to back in the early days of the hobby.

Ryan's new book is very helpful in "Spotting Fakes" - Ryan's side gig is vlogging card shows around the country for his YT channel - highly recommended.

Long-time hobby and baseball veteran PR maven Marty Appel tells some stories starting with his college internship answering Mickey Mantle's fan mail - thanks Marty!