Dr. Beckett unretires to share sports card stories, analyses, and opinions, based on his six decades of intensive experience.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Dr. Beckett discusses his recent adventure at a card shop that underwent new ownership. Joined by Rich Klein, Dr. Beckett explores the interesting assortment of dollar box cards and shares his findings, including vintage and off-condition cards. They delve into the nuances of identifying valuable cards quickly, the market trends for miscut and printing error cards, and the challenges of pricing and cataloging such unique cards. The conversation also highlights the evolving management and business strategies of the card shop, and how fresh energy and a focus on clearing backlog can revitalize a store.
02:03 Strategies for Finding Valuable Cards
04:48 Unique Printing Errors and Their Market
07:08 New Owner's Impact on the Card Shop
10:46 Reflections on the Card Shop's History
11:50 Buying and Pricing Strategies
13:14 Sorting Cards by Team vs. Player
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