1508 - Ramblings 5.0

Dr. Beckett discusses opening three new Upper Deck hockey products, emphasizing he seeks “good” pulls rather than only “great” hits. He highlights 2025–26 O-Pee-Chee’s 600-card base set, inserts, and differential scarcity in playing-card inserts; reviews the 2025 Detroit Red Wings Centennial release with guaranteed autographs and higher-number scarcity; and covers 2025–26 Fleer Ultra Hockey’s tougher high numbers, medallion parallels, and focus on aesthetics over hits, naming O-Pee-Chee his value winner. He addresses a misconception about Star Company, clarifying he doesn’t hate Star but disputes treating it as a major company or its cards as full rookie cards. He also weighs in on getting a good deal on a second copy of a card you already own and closes with thoughts on money, side gigs, and difficulty selling modern sets.

 

00:53 Good Pulls vs Great Pulls

02:11 OPC Hockey Box Breakdown

03:48 Red Wings Centennial Set

06:09 Fleer Ultra Hockey Overview

07:33 Aesthetics in Collecting

08:46 Star Company Misconceptions

12:08 Money, Success, and Side Gigs