1496 - Twelve SCI "Mistakes" Ameliorated

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, FOMO in auctions, the challenges of grading, sunk cost fallacy, and the importance of understanding scarcity and liquidity. Additionally, Dr. Beckett explores the nuances of buying into products you don't fully understand, taking profits, tracking collections, and remembering why and how you collect in the first place. 01:04 Risky Players vs. GOATs 02:21 Boxes vs. Singles: The Buying Dilemma 03:28 Navigating FOMO in Auctions and Beyond 04:10 Grading Assumptions: Raw Cards to PSA 10s 05:12 Release Week Hype and Sunk Cost Fallacy 07:35 Investing in Non-Liquid Cards 08:30 The Importance of Understanding 09:28 Taking Profits and Tracking Your Collection 12:22 Remembering Why (and How) You Collect