Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

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

March 28, 2025

1359 - Upper Deck Hockey 2025 Spring Products

Dr. Beckett reviews various hockey card boxes from Upper Deck including 2024-25 OPC, 2024-25 Upper Deck Series 2, 2024 Upper Deck Skybox Metal Universe Champions, Clear Cut, Allure, and EX 2000. Dr. Beckett offers his insight...

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March 26, 2025

1358 - Out-Takes from Hobby Hotline 030825

Key topics include Fanatics' distribution mode clarity, PSA's response to tariffs affecting the hobby, and the emerging role of breakers in the market. Dr. Beckett (and other panelists) discuss Whatnot's challenges, debut pat...

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March 24, 2025

1357 - Soccer Sequel, Greg Landsdowne's New Book

Dr. Beckett delves into the history and growth of soccer cards and stickers, focusing on Greg Landsdowne's upcoming 10th anniversary update of his book 'Stuck on You.' Dr. Beckett answers questions about the rise of card grad...

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March 21, 2025

1356 - AI Luka Rant

Dr. Beckett discusses the turmoil surrounding Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks, including reactions from a recent card show. He shares a humorous AI-generated rant from a fictional crazed Mavericks fan and addresses the p...

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March 19, 2025

1355 - Dueling Questions with John Mangini 3.0

Dr. Beckett concludes his dueling questions with John Mangini, delving into the mindset of sports card collecting. They discuss the thrill of the chase, the concept of 'needing' versus 'wanting' cards, and the potential for a...

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March 17, 2025

1354 - Eleven Listener Questions 4.0

Dr. Beckett answers a variety of listener questions. Topics include defunct trading card brands, the influence of local and regional sports stars, expensive box breaks likened to the lottery, Beckett slab marketability, the l...

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Recent Blog Posts

Dec. 2, 2020

Blogging?

Wondering how this could work?  Perhaps collectors/listeners could suggest episode ideas or future guests or follow-up questions?  Let me know here or via doctorjamesbeckett@gmail.com - thanks!

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