BOCA RATON, Fla. - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - Collectors, the trusted and leading provider of authentication, grading and collection management services to the collectibles markets, has announced the acquisition of SGC. SGC is an authentication and grading company focused on trading cards based in Boca Raton, Florida.

Building on a legacy of more than 25 years, SGC will continue to operate independently within the Collectors portfolio, led by its existing management team. Fast turnaround times, exceptional customer service and highly-respected grading standards will continue to highlight SGC’s existing offering. SGC President Peter Steinberg will continue to lead the day-to-day business operations and longer-term vision for SGC grading, including adding to and enhancing SGC’s overall customer offerings.

“Our portfolio focuses on service providers that bring expertise, quality and value to hobbyists, and SGC has built a strong reputation on these three fronts,” said Collectors CEO Nat Turner. “We recognize that every collector has their own preferred authentication and grading provider, and we look forward to providing expertise that will continue to enhance SGC’s customer offering.”

“This is all about our customers, and we are excited to take this major step forward as we continue to improve SGC’s products and services that collectors have come to love,” said SGC President Peter Steinberg. “We can’t imagine a more like-minded partner than Collectors to help innovate SGC’s overall offering as a trusted brand and authority in the collectibles industry.”

About Collectors

Collectors is a leading provider of authentication, grading and collection management services to the collectibles market. Collectors provides best-in-class products and services that allow hobbyists to grade, authenticate, research, vault and sell their trading cards, memorabilia and other items. Collectors divisions and subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, Goldin, the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show, and now SGC. More information is accessible to collectors and dealers at Collectors.com.