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
1476 - Out-Takes on Beckett Sale from Hobby Hotline 122025
Dr. Beckett delves into the recent acquisition of Beckett by Collectors in response to questions during the weekly live Hobby Hotline program also featuring John Newman, Victor Roman, Chris Harris, and Rich Klein. Dr. Beckett...
1475 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1451-1474
Dr. Beckett recaps episodes 1451 to 1474 covering interviews and discussions. Dr. Beckett reflects on the past, present, and future of the hobby, all while addressing tough topics constructively. 00:25 Innovations in the 90s ...
1474 - 1990's Innovations, inspired by Darin Ostrom
Dr. Beckett reviews Darin Ostrom's draft manuscript on 'Sports Card Innovations in the Nineties'. Dr. Beckett discusses various aspects of the book, such as the history and evolution of sports cards, including notable compani...
1473 - Eleven Listener Questions 7.0
Dr. Beckett tackles a diverse range of listener questions. Topics include the ups and downs of market cycles, the pros and cons of having more or fewer employees, the significance of favorite card covers, and what defines a s...
1472 - Beckett/BGS Acquired by Collectors/PSA
Dr. Beckett dives into the unexpected but monumental news of PSA acquiring BGS and other Beckett entities. In this episode, Dr. Beckett discusses the immediate impact on the sports card hobby, shares personal anecdotes from h...
1471 - Team Card Collecting, with Rich Klein
Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss collecting strategies, particularly focusing on budgeting for sports card collectors. They explore different approaches, such as acquiring a large number of inexpensive cards versus investin...
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