Dr. Beckett on PSA vs. BGS + The Truth About Shill Bidding + Grading's Future
Dr. James Beckett of Sports Card Insights joins Jeremy Lee for an Ask Us Anything edition of Sports Cards Live, tackling questions from collectors about the past, present, and future of the hobby.
Why did PSA overtake Beckett Grading? What's the difference between defensive and offensive shill bidding? Can artificial intelligence improve grading, and what would it take for a new grading company to compete with the established players?
Dr. Beckett also shares his thoughts on counterfeit cards and slabs, grading backlogs, the growing influence of Pokémon and TCG submissions, the importance of…
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