Goodwin Champions

Goodwin Champions has helped me get up to speed on the secondary sports and even non-sports - there is a reason this product is recommended for ages 14 and above - thanks Upper Deck.

Goodwin Champions has helped me get up to speed on the secondary sports and even non-sports - there is a reason this product is recommended for ages 14 and above - thanks Upper Deck.

1103 - 2022 UD Goodwin Champions Box Review

First time I have tried to answer nine listener questions in one 15-minute episode - keep your questions coming and thanks!

First time I have tried to answer nine listener questions in one 15-minute episode - keep your questions coming and thanks!

1102 - Nine Listener Questions

A brief recap of the past few weeks of episodes including the recent very successful National - and announcing that I am continuing after and past my episode 1000 - thanks! 

A brief recap of the past few weeks of episodes including the recent very successful National - and announcing that I am continuing after and past my episode 1000 - thanks!

1101 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 974-1000

Rich Klein

I "promised" 1000 episodes and now that milestone is here - I will keep going - appreciate your support and keep your ideas and questions coming - doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com - and thanks! 

I "promised" 1000 episodes and now that milestone is here - I will keep going - appreciate your support and keep your ideas and questions coming - <a href="mailto:doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com">doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com</a> - and thanks!

1000 - Reflections with Rich Klein

My thoughts a week after the most successful and largest sports card show in history - congrats to the Broggi and Berkus families?

My thoughts a week after the most successful and largest sports card show in history - congrats to the Broggi and Berkus families?

999 - 2023 Chicago National Aftermath

This is excerpted from their YouTube channel - thanks to Ray Fonio, Victor Roman, and Mike Steveline - still one more day to vote - go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform

This is excerpted from their YouTube channel - thanks to Ray Fonio, Victor Roman, and Mike Steveline - still one more day to vote - go to <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform</a>

998A - 2023 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot, Part 2

Ray Fonio, Mike Steveline, and Victor Roman join me for a discussion of my ballot this year - it's easy, please vote by 8/4/23 by going to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform

Ray Fonio, Mike Steveline, and Victor Roman join me for a discussion of my ballot this year - it's easy, please vote by 8/4/23 by going to <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ht7E5Y6pkSyB36Y8SlTsf6JKhxx5Iy-eQTmQWL8Vwst03Q/viewform</a>

998 - 2023 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot

Hobby Hotline

Trimming cards deceptively is a problem - not sure how big a problem but it needs to be stopped or at least consistently recognized by all the grading companies. 

Trimming cards deceptively is a problem - not sure how big a problem but it needs to be stopped or at least consistently recognized by all the grading companies.

997 - Out-Takes on Trimming from Hobby Hotline 070823

Mark Jordan

Beth Grimsley

One of the early pioneers at a precocious age, Mark wore many hats in his hobby career, but best known in the autograph and memorabilia business, buying, selling, and authenticating, most recently with Heritage Auctions. Beth worked closely with Mark for ten years.

One of the early pioneers at a precocious age, Mark wore many hats in his hobby career, but best known in the autograph and memorabilia business, buying, selling, and authenticating, most recently with Heritage Auctions. Beth worked closely with Mark for ten years.

996 - Tribute: Mark Jordan, with Beth Grimsley

Another eight listener questions accumulated on a variety of subjects - send yours to doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com and thanks!

Another eight listener questions accumulated on a variety of subjects - send yours to <a href="mailto:doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com">doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com</a> and thanks!

995 - Eight Listener Questions 7.0

Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.

I love the daily short shows, the topics are always on par and very interesting to hear a lot of the backstory to the past

Great Podcast

Very good info just binge listened all their podcasts!!  back in the hobby after 30 year hiatus!!

Great podcast

Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Joe Davis

On this special Good Friday episode Joe Davis (Got Baseball Cards) and I discuss what it means to be an ethical dealer or ethical business person.  Joe relates some of his business adages and philosophies and where they come from.

On this special Good Friday episode Joe Davis (Got Baseball Cards) and I discuss what it means to be an ethical dealer or ethical business person.  Joe relates some of his business adages and philosophies and where they come from.

190A - Ethical Dealers? (with Joe Davis)

Rich Klein calls 1984 Donruss his baseball card set of the decade.  We discuss the iconic Don Mattingly RC as well as other noteworthy aspects of this enduring set.

Rich Klein calls 1984 Donruss his baseball card set of the decade.  We discuss the iconic Don Mattingly RC as well as other noteworthy aspects of this enduring set.

177 - Set: 1984 Donruss Baseball (with Rich Klein)

We take a look at the printed catalog for the Huggins &amp; Scott Sports Auction Catalog dated and ending 02202020.

We take a look at the printed catalog for the Huggins &amp; Scott Sports Auction Catalog dated and ending 02202020.

151 - Review: Huggins & Scott Catalog 2/20/20

How to think about the confidence sports card collectors should have in grading services in terms of variability and consistency.

How to think about the confidence sports card collectors should have in grading services in terms of variability and consistency.

205 - Confidence in Grading

How do you know whether you are more of an investor or more of a collector?

How do you know whether you are more of an investor or more of a collector?

161B - Who Are You? Investor or Collector?

Over the next two weeks I will be releasing several episodes unpacking the conversations which took place around our big board table over dinner.  Please forgive the poor audio, but I believe the candid, unpredictable conversation (among the 15 or 16 hobby experts participating) was worth recording and presenting to you. 

Over the next two weeks I will be releasing several episodes unpacking the conversations which took place around our big board table over dinner.  Please forgive the poor audio, but I believe the candid, unpredictable conversation (among the 15 or 16 hobby experts participating) was worth recording and presenting to you.

137A - Annual Hobby Dinners/Conversations

Rob Veres

Rob Veres (Burbank Sportscards) and I discuss strategies for effectively integrating a (very) large purchase of cards (such as the two pallets of cards he purchased at the National) into his already massive inventory.

Rob Veres (Burbank Sportscards) and I discuss strategies for effectively integrating a (very) large purchase of cards (such as the two pallets of cards he purchased at the National) into his already massive inventory.

122 - Card Sorting 2.0 (with Rob Veres)

Tracy Hackler

A discussion with Tracy Hackler about Panini's sports card products and philosophies.

A discussion with Tracy Hackler about Panini's sports card products and philosophies.

061 - Interview: Panini (with Tracy Hackler)

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Please consider our fine sponsors: Beckett Media, Beckett Grading Services, Beckett Authentication Services (all at <a href="http://beckett.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beckett.com</a>), Burbank Sportscards (<a href="http://burbanksportscards.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">burbanksportscards.com</a>), COMC fka Check Out My Cards (<a href="http://COMC.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COMC.com</a>), Heritage Auctions (<a href="http://ha.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ha.com</a>), Huggins &amp; Scott Auctions (<a href="http://hugginsandscott.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hugginsandscott.com</a>), Mike’s Stadium Sportscards (<a href="http://mikesss.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mikesss.com</a>), Panini (<a href="http://paniniamerica.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">paniniamerica.net</a>), Topps (<a href="http://topps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">topps.com</a>), and Upper Deck (<a href="http://upperdeck.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">upperdeck.com</a>).

004 - Then and Now: The National Sports Collectors Convention (with Rich Klein)

Topps has a big winner that is sure to be emulated.

Topps has a big winner that is sure to be emulated.

219B - Topps Project 2020

Mike Fruitman

Mike Fruitman (Mike's Stadium Sports Cards in Aurora, CO) and I discuss the legacy of Kobe and what has happened during this first week after his passing and some ethical and pricing considerations raised.

Mike Fruitman (Mike's Stadium Sports Cards in Aurora, CO) and I discuss the legacy of Kobe and what has happened during this first week after his passing and some ethical and pricing considerations raised.

142A - LCS Perspective on Kobe (with Mike Fruitman)

Dane Coenen

A visit with Dane Coenen of Dynasty Breaks, discussing the joys of breaking from his and his particular community's perspective.  More info at www.dynastybreaks.com or at dynastybreaksllc@gmail.com.

A visit with Dane Coenen of Dynasty Breaks, discussing the joys of breaking from his and his particular community's perspective.  More info at <a href="http://www.dynastybreaksll.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dynastybreaks.com</a> or at dynastybreaksllc@gmail.com.

033 - Interview: Dane Coenen, Dynasty Breaks

Hoops was the official card of the NBA; this is a review of this first set from Hoops, including the anticipated debut of David Robinson.

Hoops was the official card of the NBA; this is a review of this first set from Hoops, including the anticipated debut of David Robinson.

051 - Set: 1989-90 Hoops Basketball (with Rich Klein)

Brian Fleischer

Brian Fleischer, Manager of Beckett Media's Card Pricing team and Senior Market Analyst, compares and contrasts the evolution of card pricing processes and technology over the past sixteen years.  We discuss the early strong contributors, many of whom are in significant positions throughout the hobby at other leading companies. 

Brian Fleischer, Manager of Beckett Media's Card Pricing team and Senior Market Analyst, compares and contrasts the evolution of card pricing processes and technology over the past sixteen years.  We discuss the early strong contributors, many of whom are in significant positions throughout the hobby at other leading companies.

090 - Then and Now: Beckett Card Pricing with Brian Fleischer

010 - Set: 1989 Upper Deck Baseball (with Rich Klein)

A round-table discussion of price guide anomalies from the recent modern hobby dinner.  You probably recognize my voice by now, but others chiming in are Brian Fleischer at 0:10, Tim Getsch at 1:20, Brian Fleischer at 3:20, Rich Klein at 3:40, Brians Fleischer at 4:00, Tim Trout at 4:20, Brian Fleischer at 4:50, and Eric Norton at 5:55.

A round-table discussion of price guide anomalies from the recent modern hobby dinner.  You probably recognize my voice by now, but others chiming in are Brian Fleischer at 0:10, Tim Getsch at 1:20, Brian Fleischer at 3:20, Rich Klein at 3:40, Brians Fleischer at 4:00, Tim Trout at 4:20, Brian Fleischer at 4:50, and Eric Norton at 5:55.

137B - Modern Dinner Convo: Price Guide Anomalies

John Newman

John Newman, creator and host of the popular (and highly recommended) podcast, Sport Card Nation, joins for an enjoyable conversation.  We discuss his collecting origin story as well as his expanding podcast portfolio.  You should also check out his (collaborating with several other noteworthy podcasters) Hobby Hotline for live call-ins about the hobby.

John Newman, creator and host of the popular (and highly recommended) podcast, Sport Card Nation, joins for an enjoyable conversation.  We discuss his collecting origin story as well as his expanding podcast portfolio.  You should also check out his (collaborating with several other noteworthy podcasters) Hobby Hotline for live call-ins about the hobby.

156 - Origin: John Newman (Sports Card Nation)

Stephan Loeffler

Stephan and I discuss his love of the Twins baseball franchise.

Stephan and I discuss his love of the Twins baseball franchise.

199 - Twins Collecting (with Stephan Loeffler)

Emily Kless

Emily and I have a phone conversation about her background and important role at Topps.

Emily and I have a phone conversation about her background and important role at Topps.

078 - Interview: Emily Kless (Topps Communications Manager)

Doug Kale

Hobby veteran Doug Kale and I discuss other ways (and platforms) to sell cards.

Hobby veteran Doug Kale and I discuss other ways (and platforms) to sell cards.

168 - Alternative Selling Platforms (with Doug Kale)

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