Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights

Dr. Beckett and John Keating discuss various aspects of collecting sports cards, from the joy of discovering unique cards in bulk lots to the struggle of selling complete sets. They reflect on their personal collecting philos...

Dr. Beckett and John Keating delve into the significance and changing perceptions of rookie cards and the grading system in the sports card industry. They explore how the secondary market drives sales, the impact of exclusive...

Dr. Beckett pays tribute to Lee Roy Jordan, the legendary Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker, who recently passed away. Dr. Beckett reflects on his personal interaction with Lee Roy, discusses his significant contributions to t...

Dr. Beckett and guest John Keating discuss the dynamic landscape of sports card collecting. They touch on historical buying behaviors, the impact of the 1994 baseball strike on the industry, and the evolving nature of card co...

Dr. Beckett recaps episodes 1401 through 1424, expressing gratitude to loyal listeners for their active participation. The episode covers various topics, such as tributes to sports dignitaries like Dave Parker, discussions on...

Dr. Beckett answers listener questions about the cost of collecting and discusses several new Panini products. Additionally, he delves into the concept of 'creative destruction' in the hobby, draws parallels with the recyclin...