Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

By: Dr. James Beckett
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  • Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
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Episodes
  • 1297 - Metal Universe (Hockey) Review

    1297 - Metal Universe (Hockey) Review
    Nov 8 2024
    Join Dr. Beckett as he opens a Skybox Metal Universe Hobby box from Upper Deck, featuring 15 packs with 7 cards each. Delve into the rich history of the Metal Universe brand, its evolution, and the challenges it faced over the years. From the origins of Skybox and its acquisition by FLIR, to PMGs and the collector's dilemma, Dr. Beckett provides a comprehensive historical perspective. 00:53 Historical Background of Skybox and Metal Universe 01:40 Current Product Details and Rarity 03:48 Personal Insights and Historical Perspective 04:25 Challenges and Market Reception 10:23 Confusion and Market Impact
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    15 mins
  • 1296 - My Watters Creek Show Report November 2024

    1296 - My Watters Creek Show Report November 2024
    Nov 6 2024
    Dr. Beckett reports on the recent Watters Creek card show held from October 31 to November 3, sharing his experiences from the show, including interactions with advanced collectors like Bobby Baseball, finding an elusive stamp dealer by chance, and acquiring various hockey and NASCAR card lots. He also discusses strategies for buying cards, insights into player lots for eBay, and making meaningful contacts. 01:21 Personal Interactions and Observations 02:55 Hockey Card Strategy 07:51 NASCAR Card Purchase 08:42 COMC and eBay Strategies
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    15 mins
  • 1295 - Ten Listener Questions 6.0

    1295 - Ten Listener Questions 6.0
    Nov 4 2024
    Dr. Beckett addresses ten listener questions, including two related to the upcoming election. He discusses the impact of politics on the sports card hobby, shares his demographic experiences with political junk and spam from both parties, and clarifies his perspective on what's best for the hobby. Dr. Beckett touches on topics such as hobby regulation, safety, and the importance of civil discourse. Additional discussions cover various hobby topics, such as the pulled T206 Honus Wagner card, the legitimacy of autographs, and past experiences with notable figures in the sports card community. 01:24 Listener Feedback on Election Episode 02:04 Political Opinions and Hobby Impact 06:43 Sports Card Specific Inquiries 08:52 Autographs and Authenticity 12:36 Final Thoughts and Autograph Requests
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    14 mins

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Grading insight

Dr. Beckett provided interesting insights into the card grading process and recent developments relating to PSA's recent purchase of AI company Genamint.

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