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
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
965 - Out-Takes on Kevin Isaacson and BGS from Hobby Hotline 051323
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