1284 - Ten Listener Questions 4.0

Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Dr. Beckett addresses ten listener questions on various topics related to sports card collecting. He discusses the influence of family on collecting habits, pronunciation challenges with names, the impact of Jerry Jones on football, and the strategic choices of collectors regarding card purchasing. Dr. Beckett also reflects on his experiences at Bowling Green State University, the ethical considerations regarding unopened packs, and the concept of uncrackable slabs for counterfeit cards. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on resubmission practices within grading companies and the significance of provenance and story in the value of unique cards. 00:42 LQ: Collecting DNA 01:22 LQ: Pronouncing Names 01:57 LQ: Jerry Jones on the Card Wall 02:36 LQ: Geoff Wilson's Influence 03:01 LQ: Collecting Specific Cards 03:28 LQ: Childhood Collecting in Arizona 04:09 LQ: Bowling Green State University Memories 05:53 LQ: Unopened Boxes Debate 07:18 LQ: Uncrackable Slabs 08:55 LQ: Grading and Resubmission Issues