Trading Card Authenticator & Grading Specialist

Collectors Universe Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Collectors Universe Inc. is seeking authenticators for our Jersey City office to evaluate and authenticate trading cards, sports, and TCG collectibles.

You will become expert in eBay’s published card standards and AG processing standards, working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accuracy and research. You’ll report to the eBay Authentications Supervisor and collaborate with PSA Grading teams, maintaining production goals and staying current with market trends.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of direct grading experience as a professional, dealer or collector.
• Expert-level understanding of the card grading system and standards.
• Strong research skills with attention to defects and misalignments.

Responsibilities

• Authenticate and evaluate the condition of trading cards in an expedient yet accurate manner.
• Become an expert in eBay and AG processing standards for card authentication.
• Maintain authentication production goals and stay up-to-date with hobby trends and counterfeits.
• Share knowledge to help improve the authentication team and participate in trainings.
• Assist the PSA Grading team in their traditional grading environment when needed.

Skills

Trading cards

Counterfeits

Grading standards

Research skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Grading experience

Fast-paced

Job description

Collectors Universe Inc. is seeking authenticators for our Jersey City office to evaluate and authenticate trading cards, sports, and TCG collectibles.

You will become expert in eBay’s published card standards and AG processing standards, working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accuracy and research. You’ll report to the eBay Authentications Supervisor and collaborate with PSA Grading teams, maintaining production goals and staying current with market trends.