Full-Time

PSA Grader

Collectors

Collectors

501-1,000 employees

Authenticates, grades, and analyzes collectibles data

No salary listed

Frankfurt, Germany

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Conversational proficiency in English (able to communicate clearly in verbal and written form)
  • Must be authorized to work in Germany
  • Firsthand knowledge of trading cards, tickets and other sports, non-sports and trading card game collectibles
  • Expert in the various counterfeits and counterfeiting/card doctoring methods that exist in the card industry (across all categories)
  • Expert-level understanding and comprehension of the card grading system and standards
  • Exhibit strong research skills
  • Demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities
  • Strong organization skills to achieve production goals and maximize productivity
  • Ability to work in a positive team environment
  • Detail oriented and able to focus over long stretches of time
  • Thrives in a high-paced environment
  • 1 - 3 years of direct grading experience as a professional, dealer or collector
Responsibilities
  • Serve as an expert of PSA’s card authentication and grading standards
  • Serve as an expert in PSA’s processing procedures and protocols
  • Authenticate and evaluate the condition of trading cards (sports, non-sports, or TCG depending on the PSA business needs) in an expedient manner but without compromising accuracy
  • Maintain individual daily grading production goals
  • Improve knowledge and skill with active personal research and experience
  • Stay up-to-date with current industry developments and news, especially as it pertains to new counterfeits and alteration methods circulating the market
  • Maintain quality of grading product
  • Share knowledge to help improve the skill of the PSA Grading Team
  • Engage with and participate in monthly meetings and re-training sessions as needed to help further develop skills and enhance hobby knowledge
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred applicants will have one to three years of grading experience as a professional, dealer or collector
  • The opportunity to be part of our Germany operation and to make a meaningful impact on the successful launch of PSA in the EU
  • A dynamic and collaborative international team
  • An organization dedicated to supporting the passionate Collectors community
  • A competitive salary and benefits

Collectors specializes in authenticating and grading valuable collectibles such as coins, sports cards, and memorabilia. Its grading service assesses condition and authenticity to determine market value, using computer vision and machine learning to automate and improve precision and speed. Revenue comes from service fees for grading and authentication, plus a subscription for access to a data platform with collectible price analytics. The company differentiates itself through its combination of automated, tech-driven grading and a growing data analytics offering, serving individuals, dealers, and investors. Its goal is to provide reliable authentication and accurate valuations to help customers buy, sell, and invest in tangible collectibles with confidence.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • eBay-PSA deal closed May 16, 2024, integrates grading with vault and sales.
  • GameStop partnership brings PSA grading to select U.S. retail stores.
  • Data team tripled to fuel analytics platform and subscription revenue.

What critics are saying

  • eBay's Goldin acquisition diverts marketplace revenue from Collectors immediately.
  • Beckett independence fragments grading standards, confusing PSA loyalists within 12 months.
  • Fanatics launches competing grading with MLB/NFL licenses in 12-24 months.

What makes Collectors unique

  • Collectors owns PSA, PCGS, and WATA for multi-category grading dominance.
  • Advanced computer vision and machine learning automate precise authentication.
  • Beckett acquisition expands portfolio while preserving independent standards.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(K) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Hours

Fun Working Environment

Company News

Collectors Universe, Inc.
Dec 18th, 2025
Collectors to Acquire Beckett

Collectors, a leading provider of grading and marketplace services in the collectibles industry, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Beckett, one of the most respected companies in collecting.

ComicsBeat
Dec 16th, 2025
Collectors Universe acquires authentication company Beckett to expand grading portfolio

Collectors Universe has acquired authentication company Beckett, adding to its portfolio of grading and marketplace services. Despite the acquisition announced Monday, Beckett will continue operating independently with its own customer experience and grading standards, alongside Collectors' existing PSA brand. Orders at both PSA and Beckett will be processed normally, with no pricing changes resulting from the acquisition. Beckett will maintain its operations across grading, marketplace, magazines and price guides. "The first card I ever submitted for grading was to Beckett, and I consider Collectors custodians of this important icon in the hobby," said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors Universe. The company believes strong, independent brands help expand access to the collecting hobby.

Yahoo Sports
Jun 12th, 2025
Original S(t)ix and a $200M Museum of Greatness

Collectors, next week the Mantel team heads to NYC for Fanatics Fest.

InvestorTurf
Oct 15th, 2024
GameStop Partners with PSA to Bring Trading Card Grading Services to Select U.S. Stores

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a leading video game, consumer electronics, and collectibles retailer, today announced a strategic collaboration with Collectors through its Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) division.

PR Newswire
May 16th, 2024
Collectors And Ebay Transactions Close, Summer Launch Expected For Integrated, End-To-End Hobby Experience

PSA and eBay partnership introduces new, customer-focused vault experience with streamlined grading, storing and selling of trading cardsSAN JOSE, Calif., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collectors, parent company of PSA, and eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of sellers and buyers around the world, today announced they have closed a series of previously announced transactions. This summer, eBay and PSA, a leading third party authentication and grading provider in the collectibles industry, will launch a new, seamless, end-to-end experience to the trading card hobby ("The Hobby"), enhancing the collector journey by unlocking new markets and benefits.The transactions included the sale of Goldin from Collectors to eBay and the sale of the eBay vault from eBay to PSA, along with a commercial agreement that will create the new, combined vault product offering.The partnership will support streamlined buying, grading, storing and selling for collectors of all types, bringing together eBay's best-in-class marketplace platform with PSA's expert grading services and vault product. Complementary service offerings from eBay and PSA will be combined to remove friction from The Hobby and power a comprehensive, integrated program. The companies are focused on improving The Hobby through trusted transactions, accurate and transparent data, a deep inventory of items across price points, and a shared belief that the customer should be at the center of every decision.The new, enhanced customer experience will launch with a suite of features, offering more seamless transactions and extensive data-based insights to support decision-making for trading card collectors:Customers will now have consistent access to the vault whether buying or selling on eBay, grading with PSA, or submitting items directly to the vault for insured storage.For cards submitted to PSA for grading, customers will have the ability to elect to sell those cards on eBay, vault them, or have them sent back home to showcase in their personal collection, simplifying the entire process and supporting reduced shipping costs and time.Within the PSA app, a full collection and inventory management experience will be available at users' fingertips, including real-time tracking of any item's value, via recent transactions and utilizing PSA's pricing data.eBay will integrate real-time transaction data and PSA Population Report data directly into listings for relevant collectibles, providing buyers with a clear understanding of an item's rarity, grading distribution and importantly, pricing. This can help buyers make more informed decisions by understanding how many items of a similar grade are in existence, while access to consolidated pricing data enables smarter buying, selling and trading decisions.Using image-based listing capabilities, eBay customers will also be able to scan graded trading cards to create and populate new listings with greater speed and accuracy, including attributes like the certification number, product, set, year, team, player, and features such as parallels, foils, insert, and card number."The most exciting part about this partnership between PSA and eBay is on the horizon, and we cannot wait to introduce a game-changing experience that will benefit collectors within The Hobby at all levels," said Collectors CEO Nat Turner