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

Oct. 15, 2025

1445 - Gold Standard, with Skepi

An enlightening Hobby Dinner Conversation featuring a thought-provoking question from Skepi. The discussion explores the impact of macroeconomic conditions, specifically the retreat from the gold standard, on the perceived an...

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Oct. 13, 2025

1444 - Mailbag 2.0

Dr. Beckett shares his experiences and insights in another mailbag episode. He reveals the contents of recent boxes he received, including a 2024-25 Panini Prism Black Hobby Box and a Turn Four NASCAR box. Dr. Beckett discuss...

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Oct. 8, 2025

1442 - Pique, Peak, or Peek (Hobby Dinner Convo)

Dr. Beckett hosts a hobby dinner featuring prominent figures from the sports card industry including Dave Poole, JJ Arredondo, Leon Luckey, Matt Galvin, Dane Coenen, Skepi, David Porter, Chris Ivy, Keith Hower, Ron Palmer, an...

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Oct. 6, 2025

1441 - Tribute: Nacho Arredondo, with Kit Young

Dr. Beckett honors Nacho Arredondo, known for his decades of dedication to Kit Young and significant contributions recently passed away after a long illness. Dr. Beckett reminisces about their 50-year friendship, and the pers...

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Oct. 3, 2025

1440 - Card Shows of the Future, with Tony Goza, Part 2

Dr. Beckett continues his conversation with Tony Goza, discussing the future of sports card shows. They explore new elements being introduced, including family-friendly experiences, affordable pricing, and innovative concepts...

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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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