Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights
Opinions on Prices: Dr. James Beckett, coming out of retirement, stories, serialized, encyclopedic, covering sports cards, based on his six decades of intensive experience. Shorter format podcasts addressing players and issues.
Recent Episodes
1302 - Twelve Keating Questions
Dr. Beckett addresses questions from John Keating, discussing the story behind the card choices for the 'brown' cover of the 1979 Sport Americana Baseball Card price guide, the importance of vintage card scarcity, grading con...
1301 - NOT in Prison!
Dr. Beckett clarifies his sale of Beckett Media nearly 20 years ago and distances himself from his eponymous former company's current owner, Greg Lindbergh, who is facing serious legal issues. Dr. Beckett discusses his backgr...
1300 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1276-1299
Topics include authentication issues, pricing unique items, cataloging, Pete Rose's tribute, and insights from various guests. Dr. Beckett also addresses challenges faced with YouTube uploads and his appreciation for the YouT...
1299 - Retrospective 40 years, Part 2, with Mike Payne
In this interview recorded by Mike Payne for a magazine article, Dr. Beckett discusses various aspects of the sports card hobby over the past 40 years. He shares insights on cover design decisions, memorable magazine issues, ...
1298 - Retrospective 40 years, with Mike Payne
Interviewed by Mike Payne, Beckett's editorial leader and longstanding friend, Dr. Beckett reflects on the Beckett Baseball magazine's origins, challenges, and success stories since its inception in 1984 (and before). The epi...
1297 - Metal Universe (Hockey) Review
Join Dr. Beckett as he opens a Skybox Metal Universe Hobby box from Upper Deck, featuring 15 packs with 7 cards each. Delve into the rich history of the Metal Universe brand, its evolution, and the challenges it faced over …
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