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.
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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.
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, and Bill Sliheet. The discussion revolves around three key topics: the curiosity piqued in the past year, whether the hobby has peaked, and a peek into 2026. Insightful conversations address the resurgence of Beckett Media, the role of honesty and integrity in grading, the impact of social media and athletes on the hobby, and the importance of creativity and innovation in the future of sports card collecting.
01:41 Discussion on Hobby Peaks
03:26 Beckett's Comeback and Challenges
06:04 Future of the Hobby
08:00 Player Stories and Hobby Growth
13:18 Athlete Involvement in Trading Cards
15:58 Youth Engagement and Market Trends
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.