Collectors
Trading Card Specialist (temp-to-hire)
Collectors, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725
Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.
Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show.
Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,700 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Seattle, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
PSA is looking to add a Trading Card Specialist to their team! Our Research Specialists physically review, identify, and classify sports and non-sports cards, tickets, packs, pins and coins for entry into the PSA specification database.
This role reports to the Research Supervisor in Santa Ana, CA and will work the AM Shift (6am-2:30pm).
What You'll Do:
Identify sports cards and associated varieties (baseball, football, and all other major sports card releases)
Identify non-sports cards (vintage cards such as R145 Gum, Inc. Superman to Wacky Packs to modern releases like Pokémon and Yu-gi-oh)
Identify event tickets (sporting events, concerts)
Research by means of trade magazines, books and internet
Communicate effectively with other divisions
Communicate with manufacturers such as Topps, Upper Deck & Panini
Communicate with customer service and customers
Maintain and update database
Who You Are:
Firsthand knowledge of trading cards, tickets and other sports collectibles
Strong research and cataloging skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Hourly Rate:
The reasonable estimated hourly rate for this position is $17. Actual compensation varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience and skill set.
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Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show.
Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,700 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Seattle, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
PSA is looking to add a Trading Card Specialist to their team! Our Research Specialists physically review, identify, and classify sports and non-sports cards, tickets, packs, pins and coins for entry into the PSA specification database.
This role reports to the Research Supervisor in Santa Ana, CA and will work the AM Shift (6am-2:30pm).
What You'll Do:
Identify sports cards and associated varieties (baseball, football, and all other major sports card releases)
Identify non-sports cards (vintage cards such as R145 Gum, Inc. Superman to Wacky Packs to modern releases like Pokémon and Yu-gi-oh)
Identify event tickets (sporting events, concerts)
Research by means of trade magazines, books and internet
Communicate effectively with other divisions
Communicate with manufacturers such as Topps, Upper Deck & Panini
Communicate with customer service and customers
Maintain and update database
Who You Are:
Firsthand knowledge of trading cards, tickets and other sports collectibles
Strong research and cataloging skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Hourly Rate:
The reasonable estimated hourly rate for this position is $17. Actual compensation varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience and skill set.
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