Trading Card Authenticator & Grading Expert

Collectors Universe, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Matching Plan

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Employee Discounts

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Collectors Universe, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking Authenticators to join our team to evaluate the condition of trading cards (sports, non-sports, and TCG). You will apply PSA grading standards and work in an assembly-line environment onsite five days a week.

Youll report to the eBay Authentications Supervisor and work from our Jersey City office with a 3:00pm-11:30pm shift. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of grading experience and stay current on hobby trends.

Qualifications

• First-hand knowledge of trading cards and other sports/TCG collectibles.
• Expert in counterfeits and card-doctoring methods across categories.
• Expert understanding of the card grading system and standards.
• Strong research skills with attention to defects and misalignments.
• Ability to work in a close team environment and fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in eBay’s published card condition standards.
• Authenticate and evaluate the condition of trading cards promptly and accurately.
• Maintain authentication production goals.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and counterfeiting trends.
• Share knowledge to improve the Authentication team’s skills and performance.
• Assist the PSA Grading team as needed in their environment.

Skills

Trading cards knowledge

Card grading standards

Attention to detail

Research skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Collectors Universe, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking Authenticators to join our team to evaluate the condition of trading cards (sports, non-sports, and TCG). You will apply PSA grading standards and work in an assembly-line environment onsite five days a week.

Youll report to the eBay Authentications Supervisor and work from our Jersey City office with a 3:00pm-11:30pm shift. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of grading experience and stay current on hobby trends.