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Provigo Canadiens Figurines article in November 2013 Beckett Hockey Magazine

Hockey collectors looking for a good read on an obscure hockey collectible might want to pick up the November 2013 issue of Beckett Hockey Magazine (#255), available at newsstands now. “Ahead of Its Time” (pages 6-8) is an article I wrote about a set of 13 different Montreal Canadiens figurines sold at Provigo grocery stores … Continue reading “Provigo Canadiens Figurines article in November 2013 Beckett Hockey Magazine”

Two Great Reasons to Buy the October 2013 Issue of Beckett Hockey Magazine

The October 2013 issue of Beckett Hockey (#254) has not one, but TWO articles I wrote. I feel that I really raised the bar in this issue. First, I interviewed Jeremy Roenick (“It’s Roenick – He’s Good,” pages 6-8). The video game NHL ’94 is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and Jeremy Roenick is considered the … Continue reading “Two Great Reasons to Buy the October 2013 Issue of Beckett Hockey Magazine”

My Oddball Sets Article in Beckett Hockey #247

Go get the March 2013 issue of Beckett Hockey (#247). I have a new article in it, entitled From Patches to Packaging, where I discuss interesting oddball hockey sets. But I do more than that–I also talk about each set’s significance in a historical context, such as what was going on in the NHL and in … Continue reading “My Oddball Sets Article in Beckett Hockey #247”

My Pre-RC Article in Beckett Hockey #246

Check out the February 2013 issue of Beckett Hockey (#246), which has a 3-page article written by yours truly. It is entitled Stars in the Making, and discusses “Pre-Rookie Cards”–that is, cards that are issued before an NHL player’s career. In it, I speak with three experts on the subject: Dan May of Center Ice … Continue reading “My Pre-RC Article in Beckett Hockey #246”

Huge price increase for Beckett Online Price Guide subscription

My subscription to the Beckett Hockey Online Price Guide (OPG) has grown to become a valuable asset to both my collecting and to my writing. As a guy who blogs about hockey cards, it is great to be able to easily find out how many cards were issued of an obscure hockey player, or what … Continue reading “Huge price increase for Beckett Online Price Guide subscription”

The Beckett / Craig Ferguson Conspiracy

I must be a sucker. Yesterday, a telemarketer from Beckett Publications, named “Sid“–but probably really named Samir–called me and asked if I wanted to renew my subscription to Beckett Hockey Magazine. And I said “yes.” Now, I was about to tell Sid (Samir) that I do not wish to subscribe to Beckett Hockey, because the … Continue reading “The Beckett / Craig Ferguson Conspiracy”

A letter from Beckett

On Saturday, I received this form letter from Beckett Publications, encouraging me to re-subscribe to Beckett Hockey Magazine. This seems like a very strange thing for Beckett to do. (Click to see bigger) In summary, the letter states that I can receive 7 issues for $29.95–a savings of more than 50% off of the cover … Continue reading “A letter from Beckett”

Beckett Marketplace purchase

Last week, I decided to purchase a bunch of cards from a Beckett.com dealer. I got free shipping, and it scratched a few itches for me. For several years now, I’ve wanted to own the 2001-02 Topps Heritage Parallel set. Seeded one per pack, the cards resemble the classic 1971-72 Topps/OPC set, which is among … Continue reading “Beckett Marketplace purchase”

My Fighting article in Beckett Hockey #210

This month, in Beckett Hockey #210, my fourth article for Beckett media has been published. Entitled A Force to Be Reckoned With, it details the history of fighting in hockey, and fighting’s general exclusion from trading cards.

My Article in Beckett Sports Card Monthly

Most of you know that I have articles published in last months'(208) and this months’ (209) issue of Beckett Hockey Magazine. This month, I also have a hockey-related article printed in Beckett Sports Collectors Monthly, issue 286.