Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
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Dr. Beckett delves into two timely topics of discussion in the sports card industry, focusing on PSA's (newly admitted) tighter grading standards and Fanatics Live's push toward breaking as their preferred entry into collecting. Dr. Beckett offers his perspective on the implications of PSA's decision to adjust the criteria for a PSA 10, stressing that this move enhances the credibility and consistency of top-grade cards. He also discusses Fanatics Live's emphasis on breaks as an entry method, comparing it to traditional pack buying and highlighting the pros and cons. Dr. Beckett addresses the addictive nature of breaks, the importance of evolving in the hobby, and emphasizes the need for responsible participation.
01:15 Transparency in the Hobby Industry
02:46 PSA's New Grading Standards
08:56 Fanatics Live and the Breaking Controversy
12:18 The Path to Becoming a True Collector
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