Dr. Beckett and John Keating discuss various aspects of collecting sports cards, from the joy of discovering unique cards in bulk lots to the struggle of selling complete sets. They reflect on their personal collecting philosophies, the evolution of pricing guides, and the journey that cards take through different hands. They also delve into historical moments such as the rise of Beckett's online auction platform and the challenge of adapting to the digital age in the 1990s.

 

01:08 Personal Collection Philosophy

02:02 Joy of Discovery in Card Collecting

03:07 Trading and Gamification

04:56 Dollar Box Adventures

09:19 Sentimental Value of Cards

18:13 Digital Transformation and Online Auctions