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

Nov. 14, 2025

1458 - Out-Takes from Jason, Professor Sportscards, Part 2

Dr. Beckett answers more questions from Jason aka Professor Sportscards on navigating the hobby, including the importance of a well-rounded education, recognizing market manipulation, and understanding the ebb and flow of car...

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Nov. 12, 2025

1457 - More Shill Enforcement

Dr. Beckett delves into the controversial topic of shill bidding in the sports card hobby. He explains the illegal practice, differentiates between defensive and offensive shill bidding, and shares personal insights and anecd...

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Nov. 10, 2025

1456 - Out-Takes from Jason, Professor Sportscards

Dr. Beckett joins Jason on his Professor Sportscards YouTube channel to explore Jason's various pressing issues in the sports card industry. Dr. Beckett shares his experience, tracing back to his early days in the 1970s, and ...

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Nov. 7, 2025

1455 - Defending PSA

Dr. Beckett explores the controversial topic of PSA's upcharges for card grading. Offering a unique perspective as a former competitor with foundational experience in grading, he breaks down why these additional fees might ac...

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Nov. 5, 2025

1454 - Shill Shocked, with Patrick Ryan, Part 2

Dr. Beckett delves into the definition(s!) and complexities of shill bidding with guest Patrick Ryan. They explore the nuances of what shill bidding entails, its impact on the sports card hobby, and discuss personal experienc...

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Nov. 3, 2025

1453 - Shill Shocked, with Patrick Ryan

Dr. Beckett talks with Patrick Ryan, who shares his experience of mistakenly bidding on his own item and they discuss the ethics, legality, and nuances of shill bidding. They explore the differences between defensive and offe...

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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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