Leading Off 2022 was an interesting year in the hobby — Fanatics acquired Topps, eBay acquired TCGplayer, startups like Altan Insights and Arena Club raised funding, the first MINT Collective was held in Las Vegas, most card prices declined, and more. So as we turn the calendar — new year, same hobby? In this edition of Mint Condition, I lay out my thoughts on what to … [Read more...] about Mint Condition: What’s Ahead for the Hobby in 2023?
Nat Turner
PSA Parent Company Expanding Office Space Again
For the third time in as many years, Collectors Holdings, the parent company of Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), is expanding the operational footprint at its headquarters in Santa Ana, CA. Collectors has signed a new, 15-year lease at its current location and is taking hold of another 102,000 square feet of office space. The Collectors organization, including … [Read more...] about PSA Parent Company Expanding Office Space Again
PSA Parent Company is Latest to Offer Vault Platform for Cards
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
PSA to Grade Star Company Basketball Cards
After a lengthy hiatus dating back to the 1990s, PSA says it plans to resume grading Star Company basketball cards. It’s important news for those who collect Michael Jordan cards. Jordan’s first NBA licensed trading cards arrived during his rookie season when Star was the league’s sole partner. He’s #101 in the 1984-85 Star set. Issued two years prior to … [Read more...] about PSA to Grade Star Company Basketball Cards
PSA Parent Company to Open Vault, Gets $100 Million Investment as 100+ Graders Tackle Card Backlog
PSA’s parent company is planning to offer a vault service for trading cards. Collectors, the newly rebranded, shortened moniker for what used to be Collectors Universe, announced Wednesday that it plans to create a secure 11,000-square-foot facility in Delaware that will allow customers to grade cards and have them immediately transferred to its vault. PWCC, … [Read more...] about PSA Parent Company to Open Vault, Gets $100 Million Investment as 100+ Graders Tackle Card Backlog
PSA Parent Company Opens Seattle Office Geared Toward Tech
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
PSA Set to Expand with Signing of Lease for New East Coast Facility
When Nat Turner stepped into his new role as CEO of PSA’s parent company, he indicated a strong desire to increase the company’s physical presence beyond Southern California and another, smaller office in New Jersey. The first step in that process is now underway. Collectors Holdings and Veris Residential, Inc. owner of an office complex in Jersey City, NJ have signed … [Read more...] about PSA Set to Expand with Signing of Lease for New East Coast Facility
Harinstein Rejoins Turner as Collectors Holdings CFO
Collectors Holdings, Inc., the parent company of PSA, has a new Chief Financial Officer. Jason Harinstein, who held the same job under current Collectors CEO Nat Turner at Flatiron Health, is taking the role. Both are avid collectors. “I’m incredibly excited to join Collectors Holdings, both personally and professionally,” Harinstein remarked. “On the personal … [Read more...] about Harinstein Rejoins Turner as Collectors Holdings CFO
PSA Parent Company Acquires Card Ladder
Card Ladder, an online price guide and analytics platform for popular graded sports cards, launched just 18 months ago, but the young startup has already been acquired by one of the hobby’s largest companies. Collectors Universe, the parent firm of PSA, announced Thursday that it had acquired Card Ladder and will integrate its data. “We’re deeply committed to investing in … [Read more...] about PSA Parent Company Acquires Card Ladder
Joe Orlando Resigns; Nat Turner Now CEO of Collectors Universe
Collectors Universe, parent company of PSA, announced Friday morning that Joe Orlando has resigned as CEO. Executive Chairman Nat Turner, who led a group to purchase the grading and authentication company early this year, will take over that role. Orlando first joined Collectors Universe in 1999. He was named President of PSA in 2002 and took on a larger … [Read more...] about Joe Orlando Resigns; Nat Turner Now CEO of Collectors Universe