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
915 - Fixing NFT’s, with Patrick Ryan
914 - Selling Platforms, with Mike Sommer, Wax Pack Hero
913 - Skepi Questions
912 - Origin: Patrick Ryan
911 - Steve Taft on Star Co. Basketball, Part 1, with Rich Klein
910 - Secret Santa, with Rich Klein
909 - Sports Deaths 2022
908 - Pricing Plateaus, with Patrick Ryan
907 - Out-Takes on Vaults from Hobby Hotline 120322
906 - Adam Gray on the PWCC Iconic 100
905 - Mike Sommer Questions
904 - Out-Takes on Pre-Grading from Hobby Hotline 120322
903 - Fanatics’ Future, with Patrick Ryan
902 - Steve Taft on Star Co. Basketball, Part 2, with Rich Klein
901 - Tribute: Mark Anderson, with Rich Klein and Joe White
900 - Recap: Podcast Episodes 874-898
899 - Collection Assimilation, with Mike Sommer, Wax Pack Hero
898 - NFL Senior Committee Hall of Famers
897 - Out-Takes on Real Estate Comps and Bounties from Nascard Radio
896 - Out-Takes from Danny Black’s Show
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