Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights
Business:Investing
The ethics of card restoration, the practice of altering cards for grading purposes, and the challenges faced in detecting such modifications. Dr. Beckett presents his views on the widening gap in card prices due to grading and shares his expertise on improving detection methods to maintain the integrity of card collecting. Furthermore, they discuss the industry's approach to restoration and alteration, emphasizing the need for transparency and precise grading criteria to accurately describe a card's condition. They conclude by pondering the future of card grading, with Brian suggesting the adoption of dual grading scales similar to the comic book industry to better represent restored cards.
01:00 Brian's Personal Journey and Insights into the Card Business
02:16 Exploring the Ethics of Card Restoration and Alteration
03:05 Detecting Altered Cards and Industry Solutions
07:18 The Debate on Card Alteration: Perspectives and Proposals
10:18 Reflecting on the Evolution and Future of Card Grading
985 - Vintage Inserts, with Mark Hoyle and Rich Klein
984 - Torsten Bauer Questions 5.0
983 - Grading Conversation with Rick Probstein, Part 2
982 - Greg Morris, Greg Morris Cards, Part 2
981 - Test Issues, with Mark Hoyle and Rich Klein
980 - Grading Conversation with Rick Probstein
979 - Father/Son: Mike/Nick Jaspersen, Jaspy’s
978 - Father/Son: James/Jimbo Spence, JSA
977 - Tribute: My Dad, James Beckett Jr.
976 - Greg Morris, Greg Morris Cards
975 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 949-973
974 - 2022-23 Upper Deck Hockey Series Two
973 - Dueling Questions with Cage Lawyer 2.0
972 - Ramblings with Rich Klein 5.0
971 - Torsten Bauer Questions 4.0
970 - Mark Hoyle, Red Sox Master Collector, with Rich Klein
969 - Dueling Questions with Cage Lawyer
968 - Out-Takes on Trimming from Hobby Hotline 051323
967 - Tribute: Jim Brown, with John Newman
966 - Torsten Bauer Questions 3.0
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