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1221 - Dueling Questions with Chris Sewall
Manage episode 418385628 series 2861137
Dr. James Beckett interviews Chris Sewell, Baseball Card Collector Investor Dealer In That Order. Chris shares his transition from collecting to dealing full-time, and the inception of his YouTube channel to support his career in sports cards. He explains the importance of the sequence collector, investor, dealer in his journey and discusses his approach to each role. The conversation also delves into the methodology behind Beckett's pricing guides in the pre-digital era, including the extensive process of data collection and analysis through dealer input and shows attendance, highlighting the transition from manual to automated systems in the industry. Chris and Dr. Beckett explore the nuances between collectors, investors, dealers, and flippers, elucidating how personal interests and market trends influence decisions within the hobby.
00:56 The Evolution of a Baseball Card Enthusiast
02:29 Defining Collectors, Dealers, and Investors
03:45 The Joy and Strategy of Card Collecting and Dealing
09:27 Challenges and Evolution of Data Collection in Card Pricing
1366 episodes
Manage episode 418385628 series 2861137
Dr. James Beckett interviews Chris Sewell, Baseball Card Collector Investor Dealer In That Order. Chris shares his transition from collecting to dealing full-time, and the inception of his YouTube channel to support his career in sports cards. He explains the importance of the sequence collector, investor, dealer in his journey and discusses his approach to each role. The conversation also delves into the methodology behind Beckett's pricing guides in the pre-digital era, including the extensive process of data collection and analysis through dealer input and shows attendance, highlighting the transition from manual to automated systems in the industry. Chris and Dr. Beckett explore the nuances between collectors, investors, dealers, and flippers, elucidating how personal interests and market trends influence decisions within the hobby.
00:56 The Evolution of a Baseball Card Enthusiast
02:29 Defining Collectors, Dealers, and Investors
03:45 The Joy and Strategy of Card Collecting and Dealing
09:27 Challenges and Evolution of Data Collection in Card Pricing
1366 episodes
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