Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

We discuss the upcoming Topps Million Card Rip Party at Jerry Jones' American Airlines Stadium with 18 breakers busting a million card that day.  The voices you are hearing, other than me, are Rich Klein at 0:10, Tim Trout at 0:40, Keith Hower at 2:20, Joe White at 2:50, Dane Coenen at 3:20, Tim Trout at 4:50, Rich Klein at 5:00, Keith Hower at 5:40, and Jordan Hagedorn at 9:30.

Do you prefer being your own boss or having a job with a steady paycheck?  There are many opportunities in this industry with most hobby businesses doing very well.  Let me know at [email protected] if you are interested in this topic - especially if you are in the DFW area.

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.

Our round-table discussion of which cards are "safer" at the annual hobby vintage dinner.  The voices you hear, besides mine, are Jordan Hagedorn at 0:00, Rich Klein at 1:20, Shane Leonard at 2:45, Jerry Adamic at 3:10, Stephan Loeffler at 3:45, Leon Luckey at 4:30, Jordan Hagedorn at 4:50, Tim Getsch at 6:00, Rich Klein at 6:20, Tim Getsch at 7:00, Shane Leonard at 9:00, Chris Ivy at 9:55, Jordan Hagedorn at 10:50, Chris Ivy at 11:15, Leon Luckey at 11:45, and David Porter at 13:30.

A round-table discussion about collection narratives at our recent vintage  sports hobby dinner.  Besides me, the other voices you hear are Tim Getsch at 0:00, Jordan Hagedorn at 1:05, Stephan Loeffler at 3:05, Jordan Hagedorn at 4:05, Rich Klein at 5:15, Paul Rogers at 5:30, Eddie Kelly at 8:00, Tim Getsch at 9:00, Shane Leonard at 9:40, Paul Rogers at 12:15, David Porter at 12:45, and Leon Luckey at 13:20.

We recap the past twenty-plus episodes (#119-138) for those of you who selectively listen.  Send feedback to [email protected] if you have questions or suggestions.

Where does vintage end in terms of the year - 1980? - 1973? - 1960? - 1945?  Assuming you recognize my voice, others attending spoke and contributed as follows: David Porter at 0:45, Leon Luckey at 1:05, Shane Leonard at 2:40, Tim Getsch at 3:00, Shane Leonard at 3:50, Jerry Adamic at 4:55, Rich Klein at 5:20, Andy Broome at 5:55, Chris Ivy at 7:15, Shane Leonard at 7:30, Chris Ivy at 8;20, Rich Klein at 9:00, David Porter at 9:20, Chris Ivy at 10:20, Shane Leonard at 10:40, Rich Klein at 11:30, Stephan Loeffler at 12:55, Jerry Adamic at 13:30, Shane Leonard at 14:15, and Andy Broome at 14:30.

Beckett Publications was sold on January 25-26, 2005 - this episode focuses on the aftermath of the sale, tracking over the last fifteen years. Any questions or comments about this or any other episode, just email me at [email protected] with your thoughts.  Thanks!

Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash earlier today.  My primary reaction is sadness - nevertheless there has been an immediate effect on his cards and collectibles.

A round-table discussion on the aspirational promise of the soccer card market from the recent modern hobby dinner.  You probably can recognize my voice by now, but others weighing in are Joe Davis at 0:00, Dave Sliepka at 1:10, Rich Klein at 1:55, Brian Fleischer at 2:20, Joe Davis at 4:20, and Rob Springs at 4:25.