Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

"To graph or not not to graph, that is the question, whether 'tis nobler ..." is a take-off on the famous Shakespeare quote.  Jacob Noble and I discuss the tension between hobbyists who disagree about getting a rookie card personally signed. 

Rich Klein and I have a wide-ranging conversation about where you would rather be on a Saturday at a show - behind or in front of the table - or the seller of the tables.

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

Listener Brad Askew and I have a wide-ranging and enjoyable discussion.

Bert Randolph Sugar's Sports Collectors Bible, published back in 1975, was a huge foundational contribution to our industry.

Ken Capell shares his love for Upper Deck's Young Guns.

Rich Klein and I discuss Thurman Munson's tragically-shortened career and his cards.

NFL Agent and Favre super-collector, Jordan Hagedorn, and I sit down to discuss Brett Favre and his many football cards.

My guest and friend Doug Kale has worn many hats in this industry including a fruitful stint at Beckett Publications.  We discuss his origin story and his eclectic and diverse collecting interests. 

Dave Sliepka and I discuss the meteoric rise and fall of Pro Set, which burst on the scene in 1989 as the official card manufacturer of the NFL.  Much of the on-going success and vitality of the football card market can be traced back to Pro Set's innovations and aggressive marketing.