Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Looking back at the very successful card show run by Kyle Robertson - 608 tables spread over five "rooms" - the biggest show of the year - and probably the hobby's biggest show in the past 12 months.

Chris and I continued our discussion after our dueling questions segment was finished - these are the topics we pursued.  

A reflective look at the latest Huggins & Scott's March Auction with some regret, having been outbid as I slept.  Nevertheless this experience has helped my evolve my bidding strategies. 

Brian Flinn, Frank Guastella, Eddie Healy, Kevin O'Keefe, and Jim Telford join me for a robust discussion of what is considered collectable condition for the typical vintage sports card collector.

Dustin and I compare and contrast collecting today with collecting thirty years ago - most things are better ... way better.

Rocco tells us the rest of the story - how he totally lost his vision 15 years ago and yet still enjoys the sports card hobby - availing himself of adaptations, starting with a very understanding wife.

Rocco shares his early collecting memories in the Bronx and his inclusive loyalties beginning in the 1960's.  Your questions: try [email protected]

Topps baseball boxes are evaluated - and the surprise winner wound up being the most popular in other ways as well, but congrats also to Allen & Ginter Chrome, Stadium Club Chrome, and Bowman Chrome Draft Sapphire.

When you hear these world record prices, what is your predominant emotion - perhaps it depends on the quality and stage of your collection?  Thanks to our excellent guest contributors Ken Capell, Jason Granet, Jordan Hagedorn, Jeremy Lee, and Mike Sommer.

Chris and I discuss the aesthetic and financial merit of this five-year run of Fleer baseball products.