Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

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 undeniable - what can we learn here?

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 those Diamondbacks!

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 there be a time in the future that Pre-Rookie Cards surpass major league RC's?

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.  Check out the whole episode in case you missed it live.

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 buying.  But there are "good" reasons for sellers to prefer cash as well.

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 wanting to ask me about that.  Thanks Rich.

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, but it's not as easy as it may look.

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.  Both hobby stalwarts.

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 book, Cramer's Choice.

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 truly ahead of his time and is responsible for so many innovations, detailed in his new book, Cramer's Choice.  Thanks Mike!