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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!

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-357cy-153a969 I have five broad sports card collecting related goals to share for this next year - I don't usually do numerical goals but directional goals - Happy New Year!

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nx5pg-1532aae I wanted to end the year focused on your questions - looking forward to another great year of hobbying whatever way you like - see you next year!

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-9nzis-1532aa6 Nine more questions to answer before the end of the year - thanks and keep them coming to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and Happy New Year!

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-6fj47-1532aa2 I started thinking about today, Christmas Day, and the deeper meaning - and I draw parallels in the way collectors are sometimes "religious" about this sports card hobby.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ghync-15295d0 Besides grading the card, what other logistical concerns arise in the grading process - both internal and external - I try to address some of these concerns for a serious collector who contacted me directly.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-tgy3g-15295ca Upper Deck's new complete set in a box (plus five additional parallels or inserts) is perhaps the beginning of an emerging trend in target marketing to teams and cities in hopes of growing the sports card collecting pie. Thanks Upper Deck!

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-a5wy4-1521c15 Lots of hobby celebrations toward the end of the year - Rich is a big fan of Secret Santa promotions as win-win.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-k7czc-1521c07 Rich and I sometimes are shoulder-to-shoulder deep in the dollar boxes at shows. Here are our takes on proper etiquette especially when it gets crowded.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-eedtk-1521bfe Rich and I contrast today with the old days of gathering sports card price info almost exclusively from private sales.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-t37zt-151ba95 When do you give up and cash out on a once-promising prospect? Does it depend on the sport or position or team? Excerpted from last week's Hobby Hotline.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-c98f3-151ba8c Last week's live Saturday morning's Hobby Hotline dealt in part with the implications of eBay's significant financial investment in COMC. This is excerpted from that.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xu7dm-15194ed Just announced were the 25 semi-finalists for the Pro FB HOF. Finalists will be announced in January and then the selectees will be presented on February 8th. If you are interested in one of these players, consider getting ahead of the herd.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qmhph-1515df8 More questions from a variety of listeners on a variety of topics. I am enjoying the opportunity to share perspectives and insights that are relevant.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-d8zud-150f85a These recapped episodes cover about two months of three times a week podcasts plus ten YouTube Card Wall videos. Thanks for listening and watching.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-kf7aw-150f679 Accumulating nine more hobby questions - some newer and some older - thanks for sending in your questions to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-m439j-150c0f0 Mega-Bids can go very wrong - a discussion of the practice and implications of this aggressive bidding technique, which also has the clear effect of increasing prices.

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-tb7yr-15078bd My younger brother Chris is celebrating a milestone birthday tomorrow and I am reminded how blessed I have been to have him as my brother all these years. Plus I think I have finally solved the mystery of his missing 1967 Topps cards.