Sports Cards are Dope

In this episode of Sports Cards Are Dope, I break down why Beckett is getting flooded with cards, why they’re still behind PSA, and the 5 concrete moves they could make to actually turn it around. We talk grading scale tweaks, tech upgrades, transparency, turnaround times, and why creators might be the secret weapon. Drop your Beckett hot takes in the comments.
Timestamps
  • 0:00 – What up chicken nuggets + why Beckett is at a crossroads
  • 0:42 – PC Sports Cards stops taking Beckett subs: what that really means
  • 2:55 – Who’s grading what: PSA, CGC, SGC, Beckett by the numbers
  • 7:14 – Fix #1: No more BGS 9.5s and how to convert them to 10s
  • 9:29 – Fix #2: Modernize the app, site, and slabs
  • 10:52 – Fix #3: Go all in on transparency with scans, AI, and QR codes
  • 14:01 – Fix #4: Turnaround times and why speed is Beckett’s biggest opportunity
  • 15:34 – Fix #5: Partner with trusted creators, not just flippers
  • 21:10 – Message to Beckett and shoutout to Chicken Nugget Nation
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What is Sports Cards are Dope?

Welcome to the Sports Cards Are Dope podcast, hosted by Dr. Tyler Tarver (@tarvercards), an aggressively average dude with an above-average obsession for those glorious, four-cornered lil treasures we call sports cards!

This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a celebration of sports, pop culture, and the universal joy of pulling a card so dope you immediately start calculating how many shares of Apple you can buy with it. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a curious rookie, or someone who just wants to hear how Michael Jordan, Marvel movies, and Saved by the Bell all connect through cardboard, you’ve found your proverbial home.

Here, we keep it (mostly) positive as we dive into the wild world of collecting: rookie chases, market trends, and how these little slices of nostalgia tie into fandom, investing, and, yes, incredible relationships! Also, expect plenty of stories, pop culture tangents, and more than a few questionable analogies.

So grab your penny sleeves, settle in, and let’s talk sports cards more than your spouse would ever allow! SPORTS. CARDS. ARE. DOPE. (and so are you 🎧✨)!

Now quit reading, hit follow, and let’s dance you beautiful chicken nugget.