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Sports Cards Direct
Sports Cards Direct is a UK based online sports cards and accessories retailer founded as a result of the constant growth and involvement in the trading cards industry. Starting just like any other sports card enthusiast with an obsessive passion for collecting, they decided that they wanted to create something bigger than just collecting.
Sports Cards Direct built an online marketplace for everyone that shares their passion. After putting in all the groundwork work and making a massive leap in transforming into a full-time business, they've become one of the UK's leading online sports card retailers in such a short period of time.
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Goldin Auction
Goldin Auctions is a leading sports memorabilia auction house which also doubles as a premier collectibles marketplace. Founded by Ken Goldin in 2012, Goldin Auctions specialises in curating and auctioning some of the most sought-after sports memorabilia, as well as pop culture artefacts and collectables.
Thanks to its network of buyers and sellers, Goldin has made it easier than ever before to find exactly the piece one is looking for, attracting collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world to their high-profile auctions. Goldin also provides a platform for both buyers and sellers of sports cards, autographed memorabilia, game-worn jerseys, championship rings, comics, video games, ticket stubs, and other iconic items related to sports and pop culture to be able to link together and strike up a deal.
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Topps
The Topps Company stands as an iconic American institution, renowned for its pioneering presence in the trading card and collectibles industry. Established in 1938 by the visionary Shorin brothers, Topps initially ventured into the realm of chewing gum, swiftly integrating trading cards as coveted additions to their products. From humble beginnings, the company's dedication to quality and innovation propelled it to the forefront of the collectibles landscape.
With a history deeply intertwined with American sports culture, Topps cemented its legacy with the introduction of baseball cards that captivated generations of enthusiasts. Notably, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card remains a symbol of both the company's craftsmanship and the enduring allure of baseball collectibles. Over the decades, Topps expanded its offerings to encompass an array of sports, including football, basketball, and hockey, while also embracing entertainment properties such as Star Wars, WWE, and Garbage Pail Kids.
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Leaf Trading Cards
Founded in 2010 as a private company in Dallas, Texas - Leaf Trading Cards quickly gained recognition for its production of high-quality trading cards and sports collectibles. Under the leadership of Brian Gray, the company expanded its offerings to cover a diverse range of sports, including American football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, professional wrestling, tennis, and more.
The core mission of Leaf Trading Cards is to deliver an unparalleled trading card and memorabilia experience. Recognizing that the key to acquiring new collectors and retaining loyal customers lies in offering the finest content at exceptional value, Leaf is committed to exceeding expectations in every facet of its operations.
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eBay
eBay is a multinational e-commerce corporation that operates a global online marketplace, facilitating consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales.
Founded in 1995, eBay has grown into one of the world's largest online marketplaces, connecting millions of buyers and sellers across various product categories. Over the years, eBay has expanded its reach through acquisitions and partnerships, diversifying its offerings and services to meet the evolving needs of online shoppers and sellers. With a global presence spanning numerous countries and languages, eBay remains a prominent player in the e-commerce industry, providing a platform for individuals and businesses to engage in online commerce on a massive scale.
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Whatnot
Whatnot is a livestream shopping and e-commerce platform and app that specialises in buying, selling, and trading collectibles, particularly focusing on trading cards, comic books, toys, and other pop culture items. The platform allows users to browse, buy, and sell items within specific categories, connecting collectors and enthusiasts through live streams from around the world. Sellers often host live auctions and sales events where users can bid on items in real-time or purchase them outright. The platform provides features for sellers to list their items easily and offers various tools to facilitate secure transactions and interactions between buyers and sellers.
Founded by collectors, Whatnot couples rigorous seller vetting with unmatched buyer protection to create a trusted and welcoming space for people to share their passions with others.
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ALT
ALT is a simple, modern investment platform that lets you confidently invest in the alternative assets you’re passionate about, starting with trading cards. Launched in 2020, ALT aims to enhance the liquidity and transparency of alternative assets.
The surge in alternative assets' popularity underscores their cultural and societal significance beyond financial value. ALT has laid the groundwork for the future of investing and is poised to embark on the next phase alongside its community.
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Heritage Auctions
With a reputation for integrity and expertise, Heritage Auctions has become a trusted destination for collectors, investors, and enthusiasts seeking exceptional items of value. The organisation stands as the uncontested leader in its field on the Internet, boasting over 1.5 million registered online bidder-members on HA.com spanning all 195 countries.
Heritage also employs specialists in various fields who provide expert insights and evaluations, ensuring the authenticity and quality of the items featured in its auctions.Heritage Auctions' commitment to excellence and its wide-ranging selection of collectibles have solidified its position as a premier destination for both buyers and sellers in the global auction market.
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Dave & Adam's Europe
Dave & Adam's Card World is a prominent retailer specialising in sports cards, trading cards, collectible card games, and related memorabilia. Established in 1991 by Dave Silver and Adam Martin, the company initially began as a small trading card store in Tonawanda, New York.
Over the years, it has expanded into a leading online retailer and distributor of sports and trading cards, with a significant presence in the collectibles market all over the world.
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COMC
COMC, also known as Check Out My Cards - is an online marketplace for trading cards and collectibles. Founded in 2007 by Tim Getsch, COMC provides a platform for users to buy, sell, and trade sports cards and non-sports cards, as well as other collectible memorabilia and items.
Buyers can browse through COMC's extensive inventory, which includes cards from various sports leagues, entertainment franchises, and other collectible criteria - offering a wide range of options from vintage cards to modern releases, as well as both graded and ungraded cards.
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PWCC
PWCC is a leading global authority in trading cards and collectibles, offering daily access to auctions and fixed-price marketplaces. With innovative bidding technology, third-party auction security, and high-resolution imagery, PWCC empowers clients to make informed investment decisions.
Today, PWCC proudly honours the heritage of trading cards while introducing new technology to improve our clients’ experience. By providing a trusted and user-friendly marketplace with access to thousands of items from various genres, PWCC offers clients an exciting opportunity to build their personal collections and invest in a rapidly growing asset class. PWCC’s innovative bidding technology, third-party auction security, high resolution images, sales history tool, and outstanding customer service offer clients a high-quality experience.
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CGC Cards
The CGC, or Certified Guaranty Company, is a leading third-party grading service for comic books and other collectibles. Founded in 2000, CGC evaluates and grades comic books based on their condition and assigns them a grade on a scale from 0.5 to 10.0, with 10.0 being the highest grade possible.
In addition to comic books, CGC also offers grading services for other collectibles, including trading cards, magazines, event tickets and concert posters. The company's reputation for consistency and accuracy has made it a trusted authority in the world of comic book collecting and hobbyist grading.
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Mascot
Mascot, formerly known as Slabfolio - is an inventory management platform and multi-sales channel distribution network for collectibles. The Mascot platform offers the fastest and easiest way to manage and sell your collectibles. Sellers can commence selling on the world’s most trusted marketplaces simultaneously in just minutes.
Their sport cards inventory management system serves as a comprehensive point of sale system, facilitating the management and distribution of inventory across multiple marketplaces. Users can efficiently track card costs and revenue through purchase orders and invoices, with accurate reporting reflecting realised gains and losses. The Mascot platform enables users to create portfolios of their cards and seamlessly distribute them with a single push of a button.
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Ricoh
Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimize business performance.
Trading card buying and trading are as popular as ever, but we understand the challenges that shop owners, sellers and individuals face when trying to catalogue inventory, whether it be for recordkeeping or online sales. Trusting a scanner with precious cards is difficult, but the payoff in time savings and additional sales can be so worth it. Our team on stand are eager to share their experience of implementing imaging technology in the scanning of trading cards to capture the best quality image possible effortlessly and intuitively.
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Majesty Grading Company
MGC is recognized as a leading authority in Pokémon, sports, TCG, stickers, packs, and ticket grading services within the UK. With its expert authentication, grading, and encapsulation services, MGC inspires confidence among collectors across various TCGs such as Pokémon, Dragon Ball Super, and Yu-Gi-Oh, as well as European and American sports cards, stickers, packs, and tickets.
Majesty Grading Co. emerged to offer the UK and EU a superior and accessible grading service tailored for every member of the collectable community.
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3rd Down Displays
With over 10 years of combined experience, the team at Third Down Displays possesses a genuine passion for collectibles and trading cards.
They embarked on a mission to devise an affordable and user-friendly method for displaying their cherished memorabilia. Their journey commenced with the creation of the mini NFL helmet L wall mount, a solution that not only served its purpose but also liberated ample space for additional acquisitions. As their collections expanded beyond football memorabilia, so too did their range of offerings.
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The Sub Center
The Sub Center stands as the foremost destination for collectors across the UK, offering unparalleled middleman services as the official dealer for esteemed grading authorities such as PSA, Beckett, and CGC. As the only approved dealer for these prestigious grading brands, The Sub Center prides itself on its commitment to excellence and integrity in the world of collectibles.
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Global Nostalgia
Global Nostalgia is a UK based Pokemon, Sports, and Art Store, that offers a diverse array of collectibles from all over the world. With a focus on Pokemon, MTG, Dragonball, Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports memorabilia, comics, video games, art, and POP collectibles, they cater to enthusiasts of various interests. With over 24,000 followers on Whatnot, they have established a strong presence within both the local and international collectables community.
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GTS
GTS Distribution stands as the Preferred Distributor for individuals and businesses within the Sports, Games, Toys, and Entertainment Collectibles Industry, renowned for its innovative products and unparalleled service.
The company traces its origins back to 2005, emerging from the merger of Talkin’ Sports and Gamus Distribution, each with its own illustrious history. As a wholesale distributor, GTS Distribution is deeply committed to the prosperity of its customers' businesses and their long-term success. A cornerstone of its engagement with the community is the renowned Go GTS Live, The Hobby’s Web Show, offering a platform for weekly hobby news, industry interviews, and live box breaks.
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Azgard Collectibles
Azgard Collectibles is an online store founded by Azeem Lone in the late 2000’s, as a TCG Lover it was only natural for him to follow his passion as a vendor and avid collector in the local scene - specialising in buying and selling all kinds of TCG Products. The Azgard Collectibles motto is “Bringing the treasures from Odin’s vault and the 9 realms to you”.
