Trading Card Specialist Plano, TX
Job Summary
Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade authenticate vault and sell millions of record-setting collectibles all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. Were always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.
Our services span collectible trading cards autographs comic books coins video games event tickets and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA PCGS Beckett SGC and Card Ladder.
Since our founding in 1986 we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana California and offices in New Jersey Texas Florida Japan Shanghai Hong Kong Canada Mexico Germany and France.
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PSA is looking to add Research Specialists to their team! Our Research Specialists physically review identify and classify sports and non-sports cards tickets packs pins and coins for entry into the PSA specification database. Youll report to the Research Supervisor and work out of our Plano TX office.
Schedule : Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
What Youll Do:
Identify sports cards and associated varieties (baseball football and all other major sports card releases)
Identify non-sports cards (vintage cards such as R145 Gum Inc. Superman to Wacky Packs to modern releases like Pokémon and Yu-gi-oh)
Identify event tickets (sporting events concerts)
Research by means of trade magazines books and internet
Communicate effectively with other divisions
Communicate with manufacturers such as Topps Upper Deck & Panini
Communicate with customer service and customers
Maintains and updates database
Who You Are:
Firsthand knowledge of trading cards tickets and other sports collectibles
Strong research and cataloging skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Hourly Range: The hourly rate for this position is $19.00/HR. Actual compensation in this range will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including location job level prior experience and skill set.
Reasons To Join Us:
Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical Dental and Vision
Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility commuter and educational assistance benefits.
401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
Vacation: All full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation
Holiday Pay: All regular full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations holiday events and team building activities
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Required Experience:
IC