Should You Grade With Beckett Again? Live at The National

Is Beckett finally making the comeback collectors have been waiting for?

Recorded live at The National Sports Collectors Convention, Ryan Alford and Brian Ludden sit down with Colin Hudson, General Manager of Beckett, to discuss the future of one of the hobby’s most iconic brands. From grading capacity and Black Labels to redesigned slabs, website improvements, and AI, Colin shares how Beckett is investing in the collector experience while staying true to the legacy that made the brand a household name.

The conversation dives into what separates Beckett from other grading companies, why the Black Label remains one of the most coveted grades in the hobby, how Beckett is approaching authentication and counterfeit detection, and what’s next for grading as demand continues to grow. Colin also shares how collector feedback is shaping Beckett’s roadmap and why competition ultimately makes the entire hobby stronger.

Whether you’re a longtime Beckett customer, a PSA loyalist, or simply curious about where grading is headed, this episode offers an inside look at one of the hobby’s biggest brands and where it’s going next.

Topics Covered
• Is Beckett making a comeback?
• Black Label vs. PSA
• New slab and label updates
• Grading capacity & turnaround times
• AI in card grading
• Authentication & counterfeit detection
• Website and app redesign
• International expansion
• Building the future of Beckett
• The state of the grading industry

Connect With Today’s GuestsRyan Alford
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Brian Ludden
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Colin Hudson
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Beckett
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Collector Nation
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Collector Station
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Ludex
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