Contract

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DNA

Collectors

Collectors

501-1,000 employees

Authenticates, grades, and analyzes collectibles data

Compensation Overview

$17/hr

Orange, CA, USA

In Person

Some travel to national events may be required.

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Effective problem solver with the ability to make decisions based on data collected and company policies/procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal and interdepartmental communication skills; can communicate clearly and intelligently with other departments and others outside of the organization, and has a desire and willingness to work with others.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures set forth by the company, as well as follow directions and take management feedback.
  • Display willingness to make decisions correctly and appropriately upon each situation using common sense and additional training.
  • Ability to multitask, manage time, work under pressure, and prioritize work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) required and some college is preferred.
  • Knowledge of all types of sports and non-sports players and cards is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, Access, and Picture Editor; with an aptitude to learn and understand company software.
  • Bending and Twisting: Bending neck/waist, twisting neck/waist, and squatting.
  • Computer Use: Typing, mouse work, and sitting and looking at a computer potentially for long periods of time.
  • Hand Use: Regular hand use for various tasks.
  • Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
  • Receiving and Inspecting Submissions: Ability to receive, and in some departments inspect, submissions. Ability to use a sharp blade and retrieve submissions from packaging.
  • Sitting or Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Responsibilities
  • Handle delicate and potentially high-value collectibles with the utmost care and attention.
  • Create package numbers for, scan, and sticker all incoming packages and keep all packages in order.
  • Organize receiving shelf and submissions based on shipping dates, shows, and priorities.
  • Open, separate, count, and check items in each submission.
  • Verify service type with payment and verify its eligibility.
  • Identify and classify items correctly.
  • Enter items into the grading system.
  • Create excel spreadsheets for all take-home and show submissions.
  • Work with the Sales Department for orders that have special deals and/or pricing.
  • Maintain color sticker inventory.
  • Research signers and cards by means of trade magazines, books, and the internet in order to enter item information accurately.
  • Keep the leadership team aware of all receiving system errors and/or issues and provide feedback regarding procedures and new program deployments.
  • Contact customers via email, mail and phone to quickly resolve problem orders .
  • Support the rest of the processing, sealing, authentication, sales, shipping teams, and Ops Manager with other duties and projects as assigned.
  • Some travel to national events may be required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Some college is preferred.
  • Knowledge of all types of sports and non-sports players and cards is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, Access, and Picture Editor; with an aptitude to learn and understand company software.

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