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CLCT - Collectors Universe, Inc.
 Collectors
Universe, Inc. (CLCT) is a publicly traded company that provides
authentication and grading services for collectibles. The company was
founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
Collectors Universe offers authentication and grading services for
coins, trading cards, sports memorabilia, autographs, and other
collectibles. The company's services help collectors and dealers
assess the authenticity and condition of their items, which can have a
significant impact on their value. Collectors Universe operates under
several well-known brands, including PSA (Professional Sports
Authenticator), PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service), and NGC
(Numismatic Guaranty Corporation).
In addition to its core
authentication and grading business, Collectors Universe also operates
an online marketplace for collectibles through its subsidiary,
Collectors Corner. This platform allows collectors and dealers to buy
and sell authenticated items directly from one another.
As of
September 2021, the company was acquired by Investor Group led by
entrepreneur and sports card collector Nat Turner. The acquisition
valued Collectors Universe at around $853 million.
Overall,
Collectors Universe plays an important role in the collectibles
industry by providing reliable and trusted authentication and grading
services. Its services help to ensure transparency and fairness in the
market for collectibles, which benefits collectors, dealers, and
investors alike.
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