Collectors, parent company of PSA and eBay Inc. say they have closed a series of deals announced last month, in which eBay acquired Goldin from Collectors and PSA took over the eBay Vault. The goal, they say, will be "seamless transactions and extensive data-based insights to support decision-making for trading card collectors." The rollout is expected … [Read more...] about Collectors, eBay, Goldin Deal Now Done
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eBay Acquires Goldin; PSA Acquires eBay Vault in Unfolding Deal
Less than three years after acquiring Goldin Auctions, Collectors Holdings is selling the New Jersey-based collectibles marketplace to eBay. In addition, the definitive agreement also includes the sale of eBay's vault to PSA. Financial details of the transaction weren't revealed. Neither is final yet, but are expected to close simultaneously between now and … [Read more...] about eBay Acquires Goldin; PSA Acquires eBay Vault in Unfolding Deal
eBay Becomes Title Sponsor of The Philly Show
eBay has signed on as the title sponsor of The Philly Show, beginning with next month’s event and continuing throughout 2024. The December show takes place at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, PA December 1-3. The show has a new logo, incorporating eBay into the design. The Philly Show’s roots go back to the 1970s, when it was organized by the Eastern … [Read more...] about eBay Becomes Title Sponsor of The Philly Show
COMC Live Auctions Set for Launch
COMC has announced it will open daily live auctions on eBay beginning Friday. Users can submit cards to the rapid-fire auction format up until the day before the live auction. Expect to see cards offered that are valued at $5 or more. The auctions will take place via the eBay app. eBay launched its live streaming platform earlier this year. Items are sold in … [Read more...] about COMC Live Auctions Set for Launch
eBay Revamping Trading Card Listings
It never really made sense to begin with and now eBay is removing the “new/used” designation for sellers who list trading cards on the site. The move is part of a larger undertaking to revise how cards are listed for sale and auction. Sellers creating new listings now have to indicate whether the card is graded or ungraded, with requirements to list which company … [Read more...] about eBay Revamping Trading Card Listings
eBay Launches Collectors Camp To Help Hone Skills In Buying, Selling And Trading
If you’re an athlete, you have to train properly in order to excel in your sport. The same holds true for trading card collectors, according to eBay. In other words, let a pro show you how. The e-commerce giant will debut its “Collectors Camp,” a series of training events for those interested in diving into the hobby on Wednesday and Thursday, June 21 and 22 at The Post … [Read more...] about eBay Launches Collectors Camp To Help Hone Skills In Buying, Selling And Trading
eBay Looks to Hire GM for Trading Cards
eBay is looking for someone to oversee its trading cards category and grow its business. The company has posted a job listing for a director/general manager to to "the category and support the launch of new innovation, technology, and partnerships." The job is based at eBay's San Jose, CA headquarters and involves the development of operating plans, seller support, … [Read more...] about eBay Looks to Hire GM for Trading Cards
Notes: Vintage Cards Unclaimed No More; eBay-Collectable Partnership; New Auction Company Launches Sale; Fanatics Auction
A Colorado man has been reunited with a collection of vintage baseball cards, 24 years after he put them in a safe deposit box in a bank in Crested Butte. “I thought these were gone forever," said the man identified only as Jere. "I never imagined they would be sitting in a vault at the Colorado State Capitol.” Jere’s safe deposit box was turned over to the … [Read more...] about Notes: Vintage Cards Unclaimed No More; eBay-Collectable Partnership; New Auction Company Launches Sale; Fanatics Auction
Buying, Selling, and Trading on Twitter
The growth of social media has greatly expanded the outlets for buying, selling and trading cards over the last dozen years or so. The reaches of Facebook and Instagram are wide, but an often overlooked platform is Twitter. We last gave tips for using the platform more than 10 years ago. Now, there’s a sales thread on Twitter for just about any card collector. On … [Read more...] about Buying, Selling, and Trading on Twitter
eBay to Open Live Online Shopping Platform
eBay will enter the live online selling space with a new dedicated shopping platform for collectibles set to launch next week. Called eBay Live, the events will offer potential customers the chance to interact live with sellers, learning more about a specific item and the option to buy products directly in the stream. The new beta technology “combines entertainment with … [Read more...] about eBay to Open Live Online Shopping Platform