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Bob and I discuss the policies and procedures from back in the day with Beckett Publications, when the monthly magazine print versions were riding high.

Canadian Host Jeremy Lee had some excellent questions, the best of which are excerpted here - check out Jeremy's YouTube shows regularly - they are excellent.

Charles had some interesting sports card hobby questions for me and vice versa.

Terry and I go back and forth with interesting questions for each other.

Grading Quotas are controversial but to what are you referring - definitions matter.

Carl has a great weekly show that I was honored to be a guest - here are some salient points from that show that are non-duplicative of things discussed already on my podcast.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-unfp5-f5dea7 Dave and I review the big shows of the decade of the 2000's, especially the Nationals each summer.

COMC Barry and I go back and forth with questions about the sports card hobby and other things.

Rich and I discuss the popularity and distribution of the two Fleer Baseball All-Time Great sets from sixty years ago.

Jordan and I had an interesting discussion about basketball cards and other related topics.

Brief recap of the past four weeks of episodes in case you missed some or are curious. Questions, try doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-prdax-f83d98 Carl sold his company, Niche Media, a year and a half ago, and we share stories about that as well as all the other start-ups, events, and consultations he has experienced in various niche media over the past several decades.

As of the end of January many have abandoned their good resolutions for this 2021 year - in some cases for good reason - however there are certain resolutions that should be embraced for full enjoyment of this great hobby.

The very recent run-up in GameStop stock has even exceeded the spectacular increase in certain big-name sports cards - what can we learn from these phenomena?

Pete's (and many others!) favorite player Dale Murphy has not gotten the Baseball Hall of Fame support many think is due - but collectors appreciate Dale Murphy and avidly seek his cards.

I agree that Terry's favorite player should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame based on his accomplishments ... and that will affect Todd's card values.

Jeremy Lee's interview of me for his weekly YouTube call-in live show generated some excellent discussion on these relevant hobby topics. Check out Jeremy's show each week!

Tributes to two outstanding departed Philadelphia-area sports collecting mainstays - Rich and I share fond memories.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zis2i-f78050 Not everything you wanted to know about COMC's card identification process - but I certainly learned some things. Charles' eclectic collecting background certainly suits his role at COMC.

If you are interested in attending this year's (virtual) dinners, first listen to this episode, and then send an email to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com - note it's not first come, first served, but the tie-breaker is how much you have promoted the hobby and this podcast - these zoom events will be…

Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron's recent passing yesterday has generated an outpouring of appreciation for his greatness and humility.

When I started Beckett Baseball Card Monthly, USA Today was a crucial contributor to the national (and international) appeal of our magazine with its succinct but balanced coverage of all the major sports.

On Hobby Hotline Jeremy Lee and I get into an involved discussion of the two record-setting Gretzky 10's recently sold.

Ben Bram describes his pursuit of obscure and interesting postcards and photos from hobby pioneer photographers, unsung heroes in our industry.