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October 22, 2025 15 mins
Dr. Beckett, along with co-hots Dan/Vintage Baseball Cards and Orlando/Collectors Dream, on Hobby Hotline, delve into the surging popularity of grading Pokémon cards, the integration of younger collectors into the hobby, and the evolving landscape of trading card licensing. Discussion includes the burgeoning presence of Pokémon at card shows, the implications of increased Pokémon card grading for the sports card industry, and how nostalgic factors influence collecting behaviors. The episode also explores the significance of Topps regaining the NBA trading card license, historical comparisons of card company competitions, the effects of monopolies versus competition, and concerns over excessive card variations.   00:46 The Rise of Pokemon in Card Shows 02:51 Concerns About Pokemon Grading 03:56 Nostalgia and Market Dynamics 06:43 Topps Regains NBA Trading Card License 08:09 Innovation and Market Competition    
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