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Notes: Record Quarter for PSA; Cards & Gambling; Collector Helps Player; Talking Autos and Authenticity

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Collectors Universe revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 soared to  $20.2 million from $17.5 million a year ago, a 16% increase and a new all-time quarterly record for the company. Trading card and autograph revenue in the quarter were 33% higher than a year ago.  PSA and PSA/DNA netted over $8 million in quarterly revenue for the first time in company … [Read more...] about Notes: Record Quarter for PSA; Cards & Gambling; Collector Helps Player; Talking Autos and Authenticity

Shop Owner Hopes to Help Customers Avoid Fakes

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About a year ago, Chris Tinder took over The Sportsroom, a hobby shop in Beaverton, OR, buying the store and everything in it.  Like every store owner, he answers questions from area residents who have items to sell. Sometimes the news that the autographed item they bought online and want to sell is likely a forgery.  In fact, long before he became a business … [Read more...] about Shop Owner Hopes to Help Customers Avoid Fakes

Beckett Authentication Launches Online Review Service

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Beckett Authentication Services has launched a low-cost review service for autographs, one that offers a non-binding opinion in a short period of time. Beckett Signature Review will allow customers to share a link or photo of an autograph that hasn’t been authenticated by the company.   For a cost of $10, a Beckett authenticator will review the item and offer their … [Read more...] about Beckett Authentication Launches Online Review Service

Amazon Hopes to Entice Buyers, Sellers to Online Sports Collectibles Shop

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Online sales giant Amazon.com announced the formation of its online sports collectibles shop on Thursday, claiming to offer more than two million items in a fixed price format.  Sellers of sports cards and memorabilia have  listed via Amazon for several years but this is the first concerted attempt by the company to promote itself as a destination for the hobby.  The company is … [Read more...] about Amazon Hopes to Entice Buyers, Sellers to Online Sports Collectibles Shop