Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights
Episodes
1186 - Odds and Bronny
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into the concept of odds and probability, particularly in the realm of sports card investments. As a trained statistician, Dr. Beckett emphas...
1185 - 2023 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions Hobby Box
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Details of the 2023 Goodwin Champions Hobby Box by Upper Deck. The product includes a mix of different sports cards, establishing an eclectic appeal, ...
1184 - What Is a Sports Card? (with Rich Klein)
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We ponder the question: What truly defines a sports card? We analyze a range of factors like material composition, size variations, and unique shapes ...
1183 - Out-Takes on 10X-ing from Hobby Hotline 020324
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Beckett engages during Hobby Hotline with Danny Black and Rich Klein about the concept of 10X-ing the hobby, specifically in relation to sports ca...
1182 - Baseball Hall of Fame Mystique, with Rich Klein
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A detailed discussion about the Baseball Hall of Fame and its unique significance compared to other sports hall of fames. The history of the Baseball ...
1181 - Out-Takes on Grading from Hobby Hotline 020324
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Beckett engages with Danny Black and Mike Moynihan, discussing a conversation about the importance of grading in the sports card industry an...
1180 - Celebrities and Cards (Taylor Swift?) with Rich Klein
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A detailed discussion about the relationship between celebrities, sports cards, and the collecting hobby. It begins with a mention of Taylor Swift and...
1179 - Panini 2023 Football Box Battle: Absolute vs. Phoenix
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A review of two different Panini football card boxes: 2023 Phoenix and 2023 Absolute. I share my experience opening and examining these boxes, offerin...
1178 - Out-Takes on Strongsville and Grading from Mike Moynihan
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike had an agenda for our time together - a good agenda! So easy to talk about the hobby we love with kindred spirits - thanks Mike - feed the Beas...
1177 - My 2024 Football Card Hall of Fame Ballot
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first class of ten cards were elected last year - the 45 cards under consideration this year are also outstanding - outstanding players and outsta...
1176 - Out-Takes on Shows and Cleveland National from Mike Moynihan
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Moynihan asked me to guest on his Golden Age of Cardboard and YouTube channels - we obvious share a love of vintage - he asked me some great ques...
1175 - Recap: Podcasts 1151-1174
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping the last eight weeks of podcasts covering the holiday seasons of Christmas and New Year's and much more - lots of content in case you missed...
1174 - Out-Takes on Cleveland from John Newman's Sports Card Nation
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John has never been to Cleveland - he is in for a treat - he's driving and will take in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when he comes for the National ...
1173 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 010624
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Hobby Hotline quarterbacked by Adam Palmer and also featuring Rich Klein and myself was fast moving covering many topics quickly as is the nature...
1172 - Out-Takes on COMC from John Newman's Sports Card Nation
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Newman interviewed me for his Sports Card Nation podcast and he delved into my inner workings and approaches for COMC as a power seller - thanks ...
1171 - Card Show Listener Questions
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I grouped some listener questions that all had to do with some aspect of card shows - a popular topic - keep your questions coming to doctorjamesbecke...
1170 - 2003-04 UD Basketball Hobby Box Reveals
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I bought three different 2003-04 basketball hobby boxes at the latest Huggins and Scott Auction - and I opened them and was shocked - this is the audi...
1169 - MLK Jr. Day Applications
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 incr...
1168 - RC Ramblings, with Victor Roman, Part 3
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final installment of our extended conversation about rookie cards, before Victor completes his long-awaited book, which I encourage you to get.
1167 - Sensory Challenges
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
1166 - RC Ramblings, with Victor Roman, Part 2
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
1165 - RC Ramblings, with Victor Roman, Rookie Card Specialist
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wel...
1164 - New Year’s Predictions 2024
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
1163 - New Year’s Goals 2024
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
1162 - Nine Listener Questions 6.0
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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!
1161 - Nine Listener Questions 5.0
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nine more questions to answer before the end of the year - thanks and keep them coming to [email protected] and Happy New Year!
1160 - Christmas Thoughts: Born a Collector?
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I started thinking about today, Christmas Day, and the deeper meaning - and I draw parallels in the way collectors are sometimes "religious" about thi...
1159 - Grading Logistics
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Besides grading the card, what other logistical concerns arise in the grading process - both internal and external - I try to address some of these co...
1158 - UD Boston Bruins Centennial Hockey
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
1157 - Holiday Hobby Traditions, with Rich Klein
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of hobby celebrations toward the end of the year - Rich is a big fan of Secret Santa promotions as win-win.
1156 - Value Box Etiquette, with Rich Klein
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 crow...
1155 - Then and Now: Pricing Techniques, with Rich Klein
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich and I contrast today with the old days of gathering sports card price info almost exclusively from private sales.
1154 - Out-Takes on Prospect Restraint from Hobby Hotline 120223
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 H...
1153 - Out-Takes on eBay/COMC from Hobby Hotline 120223
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
1152 - Pro FB Hall of Fame Semi-Finalists for 2024
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb...
1151 - Nine Listener Questions 4.0
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More questions from a variety of listeners on a variety of topics. I am enjoying the opportunity to share perspectives and insights that are relevan...
1150 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1126-1149
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These recapped episodes cover about two months of three times a week podcasts plus ten YouTube Card Wall videos. Thanks for listening and watching. ...
1149 - Nine Listener Questions 3.0
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Accumulating nine more hobby questions - some newer and some older - thanks for sending in your questions to [email protected]
1148 - Mega-Bids
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
1147 - Thankful for my brother, Chris Beckett
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ye...
1146 - Hobby Dinner Convo Feedback
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Got a number of questions and comments about last week's episodes on the recent hobby dinner convo - from [email protected] and through You...
1145 - Card Wall Video Comments
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I posted ten short six-minute videos to YouTube last week and got some good feedback that I wanted to share with all my listeners as well as viewers -...
1144 - Hobby Dinner Convo 110323, Part 3
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Klein was my co-host and we were joined by a great and distinguished group: Rob Bernshteyn, Joe Davis, Josh Davis, John Keating, Chris McGill, Mi...
1143 - Hobby Dinner Convo 110323, Part 2
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Klein was my co-host and we were joined by a great and distinguished group: Rob Bernshteyn, Joe Davis, Josh Davis, John Keating, Chris McGill, Mi...
1142 - Hobby Dinner Convo 110323
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Klein was my co-host and we were joined by a great and distinguished group: Rob Bernshteyn, Joe Davis, Josh Davis, John Keating, Chris McGill, Mi...
1141 - UD Hockey: SpX v Ultimate v Premier
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at three different one-pack-per-box products from Upper Deck hockey and question exactly what is a hit these days. Thanks Upper Deck!...
1140 - Five Listener Questions 9.0
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ninth edition of this question series - topics are food, YouTube, 10X/1.1X/1.25X?, Keltay, and vintage non-sports - very eclectic and hopefully a ...
1139 - Tribute: Bobby Knight, HOF Coach
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enigmatic Bob Knight has passed at the age of 83. You could not be neutral about him - he had his detractors - but his basketball success was undeni...
1138 - Texas Rangers Win!
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First World Series Championship ever for the Rangers - so how might this effect their card values going forward - is this a dynasty? - and what about ...
1137 - Out-Takes on The National and Pre-Rookies from Hobby Hotline 101323
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why has the National not historically released attendance figures especially now as the event (and the sports card hobby) is really on a roll? Could...
1136 - Out-Takes on Costco and QC from Hobby Hotline 101323
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I co-hosted Hobby Hotline two weeks ago with Danny Black and Logan Ward and we discussed a variety of topics with our listeners and commenters. Chec...
1135 - Going Cashless, with Rich Klein
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Society is rapidly moving away from cash in terms of paying for stuff, including sports cards, which would really crimp my style as I prefer cash for ...
1134 - My First Show, with Rich Klein
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My first card show that I co-promoted with old friend Gervise Ford may have also been the first show I even attended - Rich had apparently always been...
1133 - Show Promotion Perspectives, with Rich Klein
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich and I had a question from Kyle (not Kyle Robertson) about how to promote and run a smaller sports card show. I guess anybody can try to do it, ...
1132 - Mike Cramer, Pacific Trading Cards, Cramer’s Choice, Part 3, with Rich Klein
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final part of our time together, which flew by. Thanks Mike and Rich, for an enjoyable walk down memory lane. I met Mike even before I met Rich....
1131 - Mike Cramer, Pacific Trading Cards, Cramer’s Choice, Part 2, with Rich Klein
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just three OG hobby guys talking about our greatest and favorite pastime (continued from the previous episode). Be sure to pick up (and read) Mike's...
1130 - Mike Cramer, Pacific Trading Cards, Cramer’s Choice, with Rich Klein
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich and I interview our long-time friend and hobby pioneer, Mike Cramer, who has excelled at just about every aspect of this great hobby. He was trul...
1129 - Five Listener Questions 8.0
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only five questions this time, which means slightly more in-depth answers to the selected sports card hobby questions you submitted - thanks again!
1128 - Out-Takes with Leighton Sheldon from Sports Cards Live 092323
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regular guest Leighton Sheldon with his Vintage Spotlight traded questions with me and he gave me a fresh perspective on an old topic - plus some addi...
1127 - Out-Takes with Jeremy Lee from Sports Cards Live 092323
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was on for the first hour of Jeremy Lee's very popular Sports Card Live call-in show - always a treat - great moderation from Jeremy plus interactin...
1126A - Tribute: Dick Butkus
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chicago Bears' Football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus, the definitive middle linebacker, has passed away at the age of 80. We are losing legends - this ...
1126 - Six Listener Questions 9.0
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another batch of good listener sports card hobby questions - getting caught up finally - thanks and send your questions to [email protected]...
1125 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1101-1124
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another brief recap summarizing the last 25 episodes of this podcast - includes further reflections over the past eight weeks of hobby happenings - th...
1124 - The Allure of Metal Universe
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Upper Deck I conducted another box battle and the winner was SkyBox Metal Universe - of course there's more to the story - and I got another...
1123 - After Market Autographs
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth look at various considerations for collecting and buying sports cards personally autographed or unautographed - it's more complicated that...
1122A - Tribute: Brooks Robinson with Danny Black
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danny was my first choice to help me tribute the great Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame third baseman and many say the best defensive third baseman ever....
1122 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 092323
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was on last Saturday's live Hobby Hotline with Danny Black and John Newman - these are edited excerpts from that hour-long show, which I heartily re...
1121 - Seven Listener Questions 9.0
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Typically there can be one or more of these sports card hobby questions where you listen and think - I want more on that topic - please just let me kn...
1120 - Five Listener Questions 7.0
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to get caught up with some of the excellent sports card questions my listeners and viewers have sent me or asked me in person - thanks and keep...
1119 - Nine Listener Questions 2.0
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crammed nine different sports card hobby questions into this one 15-minute episode. Please let me know if you prefer longer treatments on these kind...
1118 - Ramblings with Mike Obert and Alex Oswiecinski 3.0
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I distilled our 90-minute lunch into three 12-minute episodes. This is the last segment, after which I gave them a tour of my card wall and card sor...
1117 - Do Kids Have an Edge?
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do kids have an advantage at a card show with their youthful energy and winsome salesmanship? I explain why I think they do, especially if they lean...
1116 - Ramblings with Mike Obert and Alex Oswiecinski 2.0
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Mike run their own companies and meet regularly with other peers to discuss their businesses. However they came over here to mainly talk ab...
1115 - Ramblings with Mike Obert and Alex Oswiecinski
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Alex came over for lunch and we spent an hour and a half talking about the hobby - I know Mike from his excellent work at the company many ye...
1114 - More on 1948-49 Leaf Baseball with Brian Kappel, Part 3
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final installment but still perhaps not the last word on this set - but we're getting closer and closer to understanding what was going on in 1948...
1113 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 7.0
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More ramblings with Rich - if you have sports card hobby topics you would like us to address, please send them to [email protected] and tha...
1112 - 2022 UD Skybox Metal Universe Champions
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Opened a box of this beautiful multi-sport product compliments of Upper Deck - retro works for new especially when modern touches are added.
1111 - Dueling Questions 2.0 with Dappz
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More questions back and forth with Dappz as we shared our experiences including at the recent Chicago National - thanks Dappz.
1110 - Out-Takes on FB Hiatus and Ohtani from Hobby Hotline 082623
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Black and Rich Klein joined me on Hobby Hotline last Saturday - what if no new football cards for a while and we discussed Ohtani's pitching inj...
1109 - Out-Takes on NFLPA and Brian Gray from Hobby Hotline 082623
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Black and Rich Klein joined me on Saturday morning's live Hobby Hotline for these very timely topics - that should hopefully play out quickly.
1108 - More on 1948-49 Leaf Baseball with Brian Kappel, Part 2
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian vocational experience merged with his hobby experience helps shed new light on this enigmatic and alluring set.
1107 - Dueling Questions with Dappz
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dappz is a fellow creative content creator, who uses some platforms I do not. We traded questions for each other with my Dueling Questions format ov...
1106 - Ramblings with David Marino 2.0
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David and I continued our conversation - among other topics we explore the ways communities are formed and enhanced in our hobby/industry - thanks Dav...
1105 - Ramblings with David Marino
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David and I caught up after a busy Chicago National - and we discussed what's going on in our great industry - growing pains?
1104 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 6.0
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Random topics from Rich and myself - always a good time - the sixth time we have done this format - thanks Rich!
1103 - 2022 UD Goodwin Champions Box Review
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 1...
1102 - Nine Listener Questions
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First time I have tried to answer nine listener questions in one 15-minute episode - keep your questions coming and thanks!
1101 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 974-1000
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
1000 - Reflections with Rich Klein
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I "promised" 1000 episodes and now that milestone is here - I will keep going - appreciate your support and keep your ideas and questions coming - doc...
999 - 2023 Chicago National Aftermath
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts a week after the most successful and largest sports card show in history - congrats to the Broggi and Berkus families?
998A - 2023 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot, Part 2
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
998 - 2023 Baseball Card Hall of Fame Ballot
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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://doc...
997 - Out-Takes on Trimming from Hobby Hotline 070823
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
996 - Tribute: Mark Jordan, with Beth Grimsley
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, buyi...
995 - Eight Listener Questions 7.0
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another eight listener questions accumulated on a variety of subjects - send yours to [email protected] and thanks!
994 - Out-Takes on The National from John Newman’s Sports Card Nation
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Newman always asks his own personal brand of questions on his show and that frequently evokes a certain different response from me.
993 - 2023 National Final Preparation
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last chance on sharing thoughts on maximizing and optimizing your experience this year in Chicago at the National - see you there!
992 - Out-Takes on Regulation from Hobby Hotline 070823
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-regulation is better than government regulation - let's eliminate the bad guys by not doing business with them.
991 - Out-Takes on The National from Hobby Hotline 070423
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A small portion of the Hobby Hotline live show dedicated to the upcoming National in Chicago which I hope is the biggest ever.
990 - More on 1948-49 Leaf Baseball with Brian Kappel
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian's background in graphic design and production provided some additional insights into this highly collectible but tricky and challenging 98-card ...