Entries from May 2009

May 8, 2009

I Want To Be A Market Analyst Named Pumpsie!

According to a few sources, it appears that Beckett only employs one analyst per sport.  This boggles my mind.  What this means to me, and maybe I’ve put way too much thought in to it, is that one guy decides the value of cards, which in turn, effects the selling prices of all cards.  Singles [...]

May 5, 2009

Show And Tell, #23 Style

While sorting through my picture folders I came across these pics from Sandberg’s jersey retirement ceremony.  The date was August 28, 2005. The pitching match up was, coincidentally enough, Zambrano against Josh Beckett and D. Lee led the way with two home runs. The Cubs won 14 to 3

Sandberg throwing out the first pitch to [...]

May 4, 2009

Show And Tell, #31 Style

Today was about the most perfect day for watching baseball.  The wind was blowing out, the sun was shining, and the beer was cold.  What more could you want.  Pictures you say, you want pictures……..OK, here they are………….

May 3, 2009

Has Anyone Ever Thought To Just Ask?

Beckett Pricks!
After turning through the pages of an old Beckett I decided to post a question on their boards.  I asked how do they come to a conclusion on what a card is really worth.  I was looking for a real explanation of the process they use to determine the final value.  I’ve bitched and [...]