1306 - Our Hobby Roles, with Rich Klein

Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Dr. Beckett discusses various roles within the sports card hobby alongside Rich Klein. They delve into Dr. Beckett's experiences and preferences, including his dislike for the CEO role despite being proficient at it, and his passion for pricing cards. They explore the nuances between different roles like price guide editor and analyst, the challenges of managing comprehensive publications like the almanac, and the importance of being a collector in understanding the market. 00:45 Challenges of Being a CEO 02:37 Enjoyment in Pricing and Collecting Cards 03:48 Experiences in Card Shops 07:33 Promoting and Organizing Card Shows 08:20 Differences Between Magazine and Book Price Guides 09:35 The Intensive Work Behind Price Guides