Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

The very successful, six times a year, Dallas card shows are an important part of the hobby's card show calendar, but there's only one National, this year in Atlantic City and next year in Chicago.

Among other things we talk about the upcoming inaugural International Trading Card Day from Topps/Fanatics.  This is one way the hobby can dynamically grow with increased worldwide exposure - thanks Topps and Fanatics!

We were on for almost an hour, here's the last edited portion that I thought was worth sharing - thanks Mike and Ty for contributing again to collaborative hobby content.

Bench Clear Media's annual HobbyPalooza involved a special edition of Hobby Hotline, essentially simulcast, and with a lively, expanded roster of co-hosts.

Kunal and I had an extended conversation, with then and now considerations.  Looking forward to his imprint on my old company.  He is in the process of moving to Dallas, so we will hear more from Kunal later.

I had the pleasure of hearing Kunal's exciting plans for my old company - truly an exciting time for him to come into this industry with his strong tech leadership background - welcome Kunal!

Roger is one of the very few who can say he pulled Mantle(s) straight from the pack back in the day.  He wishes he still had them, yes multiples, don't we all wish we had held!

I thought I had some interesting "what if" questions for the Schulte's - son Ryan was fearless and Ray was the voice of experience after so many years of deep involvement with major hobby events and organizations

Jordan and I have been on each other's shows, but I had never met Bob until now - glad I did - father/son dynamics are powerful - it was great to hear their respective questions and answers.  Thanks Hagedorn's! 

Lots of great questions from and for the Gotcher family - mainly about card store retailing and how they run their successful card shop in New Buffalo, MI together.