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Collectors/Goldin Set to Open New Lower Cost Marketplace, Weekly Auctions

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Goldin and its parent company, Collectors, are launching two new online marketplaces for sports cards, memorabilia and other collectibles early in 2023. The new Goldin Marketplace and Weekly Auction will each be connected to the company's vault, with collectors able to offer items on either platform. The Marketplace will be designed for items valued at $100 and up but … [Read more...] about Collectors/Goldin Set to Open New Lower Cost Marketplace, Weekly Auctions

PSA Parent Company is Latest to Offer Vault Platform for Cards

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We used to keep them in shoeboxes.  In 2022, the hobby buzzword might just be “vault.” Collectors, parent company of PSA, has become the latest operator of an all-in-one service that allows collectors to house, buy and sell on a single platform without actually possessing the physical item.  The company first announced its plans for the vault platform in … [Read more...] about PSA Parent Company is Latest to Offer Vault Platform for Cards

Chris Carlin Leaving Upper Deck for Collectors

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Chris Carlin, one of the longest tenured employees at any of the major trading card manufacturers, is leaving Upper Deck for a new job in the hobby. He's taking on a new role with Collectors, parent company of PSA. Carlin, who has been with Upper Deck for 24 years, has largely been the face of that company during his tenure. Originally hired 24 years ago, he had been serving … [Read more...] about Chris Carlin Leaving Upper Deck for Collectors

PSA Parent Company Opens Seattle Office Geared Toward Tech

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A high tech push and expanding geographic presence of PSA’s parent company are continuing with word of a new company office opening in the Pacific Northwest. Collectors, the new name for what used to be known as Collectors Universe, now has a ten-person team on location at the facility in downtown Seattle, with plans to hire 20 additional software engineers, designers and … [Read more...] about PSA Parent Company Opens Seattle Office Geared Toward Tech

Director/Actress Penny Marshall Was Avid Sports Collector

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Most people will remember her from Laverne and Shirley or as the director of movies like A League of Their Own but in addition to her contributions to TV and film, Penny Marshall had a remarkable collection of sports memorabilia. Marshall died Monday of complications from diabetes.  She was 75. An avid Yankees fan, she was a regular at sporting events throughout her … [Read more...] about Director/Actress Penny Marshall Was Avid Sports Collector

Utah Fan’s Amazing Collection of Alumni Autographs

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When it comes to autographs, Ben Gillis is spearheading a Ute movement. The University of Utah graduate is trying to collect autographs from every Ute who turned pro, including those who made it to the NFL, NBA and major-league baseball. Minor-league baseball players, too. If they don’t have a card, then a photograph will do. And if that doesn’t work, Gillis will … [Read more...] about Utah Fan’s Amazing Collection of Alumni Autographs

Editor’s Blog: State of the Hobby as a New Year Begins

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Every Christmas, my mind wanders back to 1971.  A day or two before the holiday, my older sister’s boyfriend arrived at our door with a couple of gifts including what turned out to be a complete, unopened box of 1971-72 Topps basketball cards.  As a kid who never had enough money to buy more than a couple of packs at a time, my little brain was on sensory … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: State of the Hobby as a New Year Begins

Ramblings: Sometimes, the Dealer is to Blame

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As many of you know, I’ve been known to set up at card shows for a good deal of my life.  Having experience behind the table, helping out at card shops and working with card dealers, I usually love to take the side of the under-appreciated card dealer/store owner in these Ramblings. But sometimes, the problems that arise are the card dealers’ fault.  I saw several cases of this … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Sometimes, the Dealer is to Blame

PSA Registry Users Offered Selling Platform

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PSA is now offering its customers the opportunity to sell their Set Registry cards with no listing fees on a company-owned website. Cards can be offered for sale via Collectors Corner, a marketplace PSA and PSA/DNA-certified items. "Over the years I have had many requests to build a place that will give Set Registry members an opportunity to sell their cards.  Our own … [Read more...] about PSA Registry Users Offered Selling Platform