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!
Just 40 days and 28 episodes later - GOAT Tom has un-retired back to the Bucs (he already had the bucks) - I reviewed my previous episode, but here's some fresh thinking.
Advanced basketball card collector Jake Roy shares his basketball card origin story beginning with a certain monthly magazine - thanks Jake!
Rich sold his whole table (and all the cards on it and under it) last month and here's his story - no seller's remorse - I, on the other hand, have never sold a table, but have bought someone's several times - I like buying way better than selling!
Ryan Nolan is already making an impact on our hobby/industry at a young age - this is his sport card (especially vintage) origin journey - check out his recent book, Spotting Fakes.
I have begun selling some extra duplicate sports card card lots on eBay and am learning as I go - and so I am sharing what I am learning and will continue as I progress - thanks!
What kind of a card show would make a serious hockey card collector jump on a plane or drive a long distance to attend - that's what Ken and I discuss!
The last five weeks of daily episodes are synopsized for you in case you wanted a refresher, plus sometimes I think of unintentionally omitted stories which I can then add.
Ken Capell volunteered for Hockey Dueling Questions, so he had been saving them up, including asking about the thought process behind the launch of Beckett Hockey Monthly.
Seven more accumulated questions and comments from listeners and viewers about our great sports card hobby/industry - send yours to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!
Kevin keeps it interesting (for himself) by having several different approaches to sports card collecting and organizing, some of which I have experienced in my past.
Third-grade teacher Kevin O'Keefe had some more good ideas for how to bring kids into the sports card hobby at that impressionable age - thanks Kevin!
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-r9g79-11af603 Does the sports card hobby have identity issues - how healthy would we say it is? Plus, what it takes to get kicked off my card wall, or at least quietly replaced.
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-z4gk8-11af5fe John had saved up some questions for me and I did my best to answer them - the problem with the past can be that it was a long time ago, and he stumped me on his first question. Thanks John!
Panel 16 begins with South African heavyweight Gerrie Coetzee and ends with a lengthy explanation of why my (shown) Comiskey card is a disappointment.
This is Panel 15 and many of you know this contains a card of my favorite player, but I reveal a couple of other choices for that coveted honor, plus a very special Santa Claus card.
As has been noted before, I like featuring some cards on my wall that are autographed along with a few obscure cards you may have even seen - hope you enjoy Panel 14.
Panel 13 has a few more surprises including at least one card that I can absolutely guarantee that you don't have.