Trading Card Grading & Authentication Specialist

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

Fun Working Environment

Job summary

Collectors Universe, Inc. is seeking PSA Graders for our Jersey City office to authenticate and grade trading cards across sports, non-sports, and TCG categories. You will apply PSA standards, maintain quality, and meet daily production goals while staying current with industry counterfeits and changes.

You will join a collaborative team, bring firsthand card knowledge, and contribute to a fast-paced grading environment with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Firsthand knowledge of trading cards, tickets and other sports, non-sports and TCG collectibles.
• Expert in the various counterfeits and counterfeiting/card doctoring methods that exist in the card industry (across all categories).
• Expert-level understanding and comprehension of the card grading system and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert of PSA’s card authentication and grading standards
• Serve as an expert in PSA’s processing procedures and protocols
• Authenticate and evaluate the condition of trading cards (sports, non-sports, or TCG depending on the PSA business needs) in an expedient manner but without compromising accuracy
• Maintain individual daily grading production goals
• Improve knowledge and skill with active personal research and experience
• Stay up-to-date with current industry developments and news, especially as it pertains to new counterfeits and alteration methods circulating the market
• Maintain quality of grading product
• Share knowledge to help improve the skill of the PSA Grading Team
• Engage with and participate in monthly meetings and re-training sessions as needed to help further develop skills and enhance hobby knowledge

Skills

Trading cards knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization

Team collaboration

Research skills

Problem solving

Focus long periods

Adapt to high-paced environment

Job description

Collectors Universe, Inc. is seeking PSA Graders for our Jersey City office to authenticate and grade trading cards across sports, non-sports, and TCG categories. You will apply PSA standards, maintain quality, and meet daily production goals while staying current with industry counterfeits and changes.

You will join a collaborative team, bring firsthand card knowledge, and contribute to a fast-paced grading environment with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.