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

May 7, 2025

1376 - Eleven Listener Questions 5.0

Dr. Beckett answers a range of listener questions on various topics. He begins by paying tribute to Mark Dehem, who very recently passed away, reflecting on his contributions and character. The discussion then shifts to Warre...

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May 5, 2025

1375 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1351-1374

Dr. Beckett recaps episodes 1351 through 1374. Covered topics include an array of industry insights such as Panini's debut products, PSA's tighter grading standards, the ongoing debate about breaking in the hobby, a discussio...

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May 2, 2025

1374 - Pre-Tribute to Mark Dehem, with Jim Dehem, Part 2

Dr. Beckett and guest Jim Dehem conclude their pre-tribute to Mark (Jim's younger brother). They reminisce about the good old days, emphasizing the importance of support from family, friends, and the sports card community. Th...

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April 30, 2025

1373 - Pre-Tribute to Mark Dehem, with Jim Dehem

Dr. Beckett and Jim Dehem acknowledge Jim's brother Mark, recently diagnosed with liver and pancreatic cancer, discussing Mark's significant contributions to the sports card community, his connections with notable Detroit Tig...

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April 28, 2025

1372 - Dueling Questions with GaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk, Part 2

Dr. Beckett concludes his engaging conversation with entrepreneur and marketer Gary Vaynerchuk. They delve into their shared admiration for customer-centric approaches and discuss the importance of product quality in marketin...

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April 25, 2025

1371 - Dueling Questions with GaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vaynerchuk joins Dr. Beckett for a spirited discussion on the evolution of the Beckett Price Guide, the dynamics of the sports card market, and the journey of entrepreneurship. They delve into the nostalgic days of waiti...

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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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