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 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 experiences and misconceptions. They also touch on issues within the grading industry, the importance of true scarcity versus graded rarity, and the ethical standards of auction houses. This in-depth conversation aims to shed light on critical aspects of the sports card market and offer insights into making informed decisions as a collector.
00:58 Transaction Fees and Fairness in the Hobby
02:08 Auction House Practices and Ethical Concerns
04:08 PSA Grading Controversies
06:57 Collecting Strategies and Scarcity
15:02 Reflections on Mistakes and Moving Forward
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.
