Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights
Business:Investing
Dr. James Beckett and Joe Orlando, respected industry veteran and former CEO of PSA, discuss the dynamic evolution, emerging trends, and future outlook of the sports card and collectibles industry. Touching on the exponential growth from the 1980s to the digital age, they delve into the significance of universal population reports and the transition from relational to transactional dealing. They express ambivalent sentiments about the idea of a universal registry system, citing the complexities arising due to it. The discussion also uncovers surprising trends in the industry, underlining the growing importance of tickets, photo matching and game-worn items. This conversation further explores the potential impact of universal auction listings on dominant companies like PSA and Heritage. Finally, emphasizing the collector's emotional attachment to the 'hunt' of collection, the dialogue ends on a high note considering the future shape of the industry.
01:04 Reflecting on the Past: The 1980s Boom
01:28 Regrets and Successes: A Look Back
01:46 The Impact of Digitalization on the Industry
02:01 The Evolution of Grading
02:27 The Pros and Cons of a Universal Pop Report
03:45 Current State of the Hobby
05:02 The Potential of a Universal Registry
09:15 Surprising Trends in Collectible Categories
11:18 The Future of Auction Listings
935 - Basketball Card Fanatic Interview, with Adam Gray, Part 2
934 - Basketball Card Fanatic Interview, with Adam Gray
933 - Out-Takes on Prospecting and HOF from Hobby Hotline 020423
932 - Dueling Questions, with Bobby Baseball
931 - Dueling Questions, Keith Hower, Panini Basketball Brand Manager
930 - Out-Takes from Victor Roman’s Rookie Card Specialist, Part 2
929 - Out-Takes from Victor Roman’s Rookie Card Specialist
928 - Origin: Bobby Baseball
927 - Tribute: Bill Huggins, Huggins & Scott Auctions
926 - Origin: Keith Hower, Panini Basketball Brand Manager
925 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 899-923
924 - Upper Deck SP over the years
923 - Panini Football Box Battle
922 - Origin: Matt Galvin, Young T206 Collector
921 - Out-takes on Grading and GemRate from Hobby Hotline 010723
920 - Football Card Hall of Fame, Part 2
919 - Football Card Hall of Fame
918 - Sale Anniversary Thoughts from Card Mensches, Part 2
917 - Sale Anniversary Thoughts from Card Mensches
916 - Adam Gray on the PWCC Iconic 100, Part 2
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