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March 16, 2026

1510 - Beckett Online Price Guide (OPG), with Rich Klein

1510 - Beckett Online Price Guide (OPG), with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-kx3gf-1a47f83 Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss the Beckett Online Price Guide (OPG) and how collectors can get value from it even when some pricing is imperfect. Using an email from Austin Goodman as a prompt, they explain that the OPG’s biggest strengths are card nomenclature, set checklists, and…

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March 13, 2026

1509 - Evaluating Non-Blind Boxes, with Rich Klein

1509 - Evaluating Non-Blind Boxes, with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-divtp-1a47f61 Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss strategies for buying card collections and “shoebox” lots when time is limited and you can’t comp every card. They compare top-down approaches that quickly pull out the biggest hits and treat the rest as filler versus bottom-up methods that value the long…

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March 11, 2026

1508 - Ramblings 5.0

1508 - Ramblings 5.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-tbvs7-1a64c6f Dr. Beckett discusses opening three new Upper Deck hockey products, emphasizing he seeks “good” pulls rather than only “great” hits. He highlights 2025–26 O-Pee-Chee’s 600-card base set, inserts, and differential scarcity in playing-card inserts; reviews the 2025 Detroit Red Wings Centennial release with guaranteed autographs and higher-number scarcity;…

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March 9, 2026

1507 - BlindBoxification, with Josh Luber, Part 3

1507 - BlindBoxification, with Josh Luber, Part 3

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-9umae-1a5582f Dr. Beckett hosts Josh Luber about his 136 page white paper on “BlindBoxification”. They debate Shohei Ohtani’s “GOAT” case in comparison to Babe Ruth, including Ruth’s influence on Japanese baseball, and discuss hobby myths and legends surrounding iconic cards like the 1952 Topps Mantle and T206 Wagner, arguing…

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March 6, 2026

1506 - Blindboxification, with Josh Luber, Part 2

1506 - Blindboxification, with Josh Luber, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-j3dav-1a55807 Dr. Beckett interviews Josh Luber, discussing Luber’s 136-page book on “BlindBoxification”, covering transparency versus mystery in the hobby, hybrid product concepts, and Panini’s outlook without full licensing. Beckett highlights Griffey’s rise prior to grading and factory set production, then points to prediction markets as a major emerging topic—raising…

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March 4, 2026

1505 - Blindboxification, with Josh Luber, Part 1

1505 - Blindboxification, with Josh Luber, Part 1

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-ukiar-1a557ec Dr. Beckett hosts a conversation with Josh Luber about Luber’s long “BlindBoxification” white paper (136 pages) and the broader trend of blind-box style products in sports cards and beyond. Luber discusses the paper as a conversation-starter and potentially a living document, with ideas for a V2, a book-form…

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March 2, 2026

1504 - Out-Takes on Panini from Hobby Hotline 022126

1504 - Out-Takes on Panini from Hobby Hotline 022126

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-mkk86-1a50d14 Dr. Beckett shares outtakes from a Hobby Hotline appearance with Lauren Schafer and John Newman. The main discussion focuses on Panini’s future as Fanatics/Topps will control basketball and football licenses, leaving Panini producing unlicensed products like Donruss Basketball without logos and without certain exclusive players. The group talks…

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Feb. 28, 2026

1503A - 2026 Topps 75th More!

1503A - 2026 Topps 75th More!

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-2km3q-1a58e1c Dr. Beckett responds to criticism he heard on other shows by sharing context from the selection process. He explains the list is tied to the 2026 Topps flagship baseball product and will appear as redemption cards, which influenced a bias toward base/flagship sets and excluded other Topps brands…

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Feb. 27, 2026

1503 - Pokemon Illustrator from Hobby Hotline 022126

1503 - Pokemon Illustrator from Hobby Hotline 022126

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-s5av4-1a50d07 Dr. Beckett discusses the recent world-record $16.5 million sale of the Pokémon Illustrator card sold by Logan Paul and purchased by Paul Scaramucci, noting it is the only PSA 10 although 41 were made. He shares a Hobby Hotline clip and explains his views on market manipulation, distinguishing…

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Feb. 26, 2026

1502 - Ramblings 4.0

1502 - Ramblings 4.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-tkdsv-1a557c7 Dr. Beckett covers recent mail, hobby questions, industry topics, and discusses Upper Deck boxes he recently received: 2025-26 SP Game Used hockey and 2026 Upper Deck Golf (marketed around the 25th anniversary of their inaugural 2001 golf release). He reflects on Beckett’s original 2001 agreement with Upper Deck…

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Feb. 24, 2026

1506 - Blindboxification, with Josh Luber, Part 2

1506 - Blindboxification, with Josh Luber, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-j3dav-1a55807 Dr. Beckett interviews Josh Luber, discussing Luber’s 136-page book on “BlindBoxification”, covering transparency versus mystery in the hobby, hybrid product concepts, and Panini’s outlook without full licensing. Beckett highlights Griffey’s rise prior to grading and factory set production, then points to prediction markets as a major emerging topic—raising…

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Feb. 23, 2026

1501 - Tributes: Roy Face and Bill Mazeroski

1501 - Tributes: Roy Face and Bill Mazeroski

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-33jjk-1a50cfb Dr. Beckett tributes two recently deceased Pittsburgh Pirates favorites from his personal botyhood fandom: relief ace Roy (ElRoy) Face and Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski. He reflects on the 1960 Pirates as his favorite team and explains why both players deserve more hobby respect. For Face,…

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Feb. 20, 2026

1500 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1476-1499

1500 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 1476-1499

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qv5qc-1a47f3d Dr. Beckett reaps his past 25 episodes, covering mentoring and learning the hobby with Rich Klein, reactions to the parent of PSA acquiring the Beckett brands, end-of-year observations and his intention to keep podcasting, and interviews with Dan Bliss about West Coast card shows. Several episodes respond to…

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Feb. 18, 2026

1499 - Leaks, with Rich Klein

1499 - Leaks, with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-z6v8w-1a47f12 Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss the leaked private Fanatics 2025 National meeting notes and treat it as an example of how sensitive corporate prep materials can surface, whether accidentally, intentionally, or spitefully. They argue the notes mostly reflect normal corporate meeting preparation, especially for Michael Rubin’s rapid-fire…

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Feb. 16, 2026

1498 - Topps 75th Anniversary 75 Greatest Cards, with Rich Klein

1498 - Topps 75th Anniversary 75 Greatest Cards, with Rich Klein

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qfffb-1a47ef8 Dr. Beckett and Rich Klein discuss Topps’ “75 Greatest Cards” list finalized over a Zoom call with industry and hobby voices (including Nat Turner, writer Tim Kurkjian, collector Evan Longoria, historian John Thorn, Fanatics CEO Mike Mahan, and others). Josh Hall writes in criticizing the list for recognizing…

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Feb. 13, 2026

1497 Authentic Altered Re-Altered

1497 Authentic Altered Re-Altered

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-nzbsv-1a3a7e0 Dr. Beckett delves into the intricacies of evaluating cards based on eye appeal versus technical grades, discussing the consistency and challenges faced by expert graders. Dr. Beckett also addresses the ethical considerations of further altering already modified cards to enhance their appearance. Additionally, he touches on the impacts…

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Feb. 11, 2026

1496 - Twelve SCI "Mistakes" Ameliorated

1496 - Twelve SCI "Mistakes" Ameliorated

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-g3mqv-1a30ed1 Dr. Beckett discusses 12 sports card investing 'mistakes' originally outlined by Geoff Wilson on his channel two weeks ago. Dr. Beckett provides his insights, lessening the perceived severity of these 'mistakes.' Key topics include the risks of focusing on unproven players, the balance between buying singles and boxes,…

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Feb. 9, 2026

1495 - Football Card Hall of Fame Ballot 2026, Part 2

1495 - Football Card Hall of Fame Ballot 2026, Part 2

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-pxcdp-1a3a7cf Dr. Beckett delves into his 2026 Football Card Hall of Fame ballot, along with co-founders Ray Fonio (Ray from Philly), mBar (Bart's Cards), and Scott (Sconnie Tradition), discussing why he voted (or didn't vote) for particular cards. We reminisce about classic cards from the 1970s and 80s, sharing…

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Feb. 6, 2026

1494 - Football Card Hall of Fame Ballot 2026

1494 - Football Card Hall of Fame Ballot 2026

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-7fvw9-1a3a7b0 Dr. Beckett joins Ray Fonio (RayfromPhilly), Bart (Bart's Cards), and Scott (Sconnie Tradition) to discuss the 2026 Football Card Hall of Fame ballot, evaluating iconic football cards from various eras. They provide insights into the voting process and the significance of each card, while also reflecting on personal…

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Feb. 4, 2026

1493 - Liquidity, with Logan Ward, KingNASCAR

1493 - Liquidity, with Logan Ward, KingNASCAR

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-xe8tp-1a30ea4 Dr. Beckett and guest Logan Ward dive into the unique aspects of liquidity within the NASCAR sports card market. They discuss how the concept of liquidity differs for NASCAR cards compared to other sports, the impact of grading, and how pricing affects liquidity. They also touch on the…

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Feb. 2, 2026

1492 - Julien Chiron, Collecting in France

1492 - Julien Chiron, Collecting in France

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-dgnm9-1a20964 Dr. Beckett and Julien Chiron from France dive into the world of sports card collecting in Europe. Julien discusses his journey, from collecting Panini stickers to interviewing key figures in the industry for his new book about Panini and Upper Deck. Learn about the evolution of the hobby…

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Jan. 30, 2026

1491 - Ramblings 3.0

1491 - Ramblings 3.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-fbjtd-1a30e98 Dr. Beckett shares his thoughts on various personal and hobby-related topics. He discusses sales spikes on eBay and COMC during bad weather, experiences with his father's stamp collection, and muses over the enjoyment of collecting lower-value cards. Dr. Beckett also delves into the tricky business of consolidating cards…

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Jan. 28, 2026

1490 - Ramblings 2.0

1490 - Ramblings 2.0

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-q77hd-1a14d79 Dr. Beckett provides valuable insights into the sports card market. He covers various topics including the benefits of buying singles versus packs, the business models of repacks and breaks, and the importance of knowledge in selecting rookie cards. Dr. Beckett discusses market strategies such as opportunistic buying, the…

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Jan. 26, 2026

1489 - Racing Card Hall of Fame Ballot 2026, with Logan Ward

1489 - Racing Card Hall of Fame Ballot 2026, with Logan Ward

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-s6yi2-1a27b9e Join Dr. Beckett and special guest Logan Ward, co-founder of the Racing Card Hall of Fame, as they discuss the origins and operations, the selection process for inducting racing cards, and the diversity of motorsports represented. Logan shares insights into the different eras of racing cards and addresses…

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