Buckle up, collectors and reality TV aficionados! The treasure-laden journey known as “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch” is rolling back onto our screens for its eagerly awaited third season. This Netflix sensation, known for its tantalizing peek behind the curtain of high-stakes collectibles and memorabilia auctions, has become a lighthouse for hobbyists and financial thrill-seekers alike. Much like the infamously elusive Honus Wagner baseball card, it’s a rare delight for its audience, promising a mix of high drama and even higher bids.
The brainchild of visionary Ken Goldin and his bustling auction house, the show has been a darling since its 2023 debut, even snagging a coveted Critics Choice Real TV Awards nomination for Best Business Show. While the curtain has yet to lift on an official release date, murmurs of anticipation ripple like whispers at a Sotheby’s pre-sale.
“We are thrilled to be back,” trumpets Ken Goldin, exuding the energy of a man who’s just hammered down a multi-million dollar deal. His excitement is contagious, reflecting the meteoric rise of the collectibles industry. “New categories are emerging, the stakes are higher, and bids are soaring,” he enthuses. “We love to share these incredible moments and stories with a wider audience.” And indeed, with tales as riveting as these, it would be criminal not to.
With the production heavyweights like Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, and Connor Schell’s Full Day Productions all returning to the helm, the collaboration with eBay adds another layer of flavor. Goldin himself was acquired by eBay in 2024, which has only expanded its reach into uncharted territories of the collectibles world. Remember when Goldin’s prowess was bound mainly to sports cards? Well, they’ve broadened their horizons to pop culture memorabilia and the arcane artifacts of Studio Auctions, famous for their rare movie props. One might even say they’ve got their eyes firmly set on being the Tiffany’s of the auction world.
The numbers don’t lie when it comes to the booming business of collectibles. According to data wiz kids over at Card Ladder, Goldin’s tangible treasures accounted for an eye-watering $32 million in trading card sales during the month of June alone, contributing to a jaw-dropping record of $305 million for the industry that month. Now, if that doesn’t make your inner hoarder do a happy dance, I’m not sure what will.
Of course, where there is money and reputation at stake, drama is bound to follow, much like a persistent shadow at a sunny garden fête. Goldin recently found itself in the throes of a public tête-à-tête with Nick Bell, the CEO of Fanatics Live. Our tale of the tape spotlights an awkward attempt by Bell to showcase Fanatics’ auctions on Ken Goldin’s own Instagram turf. Picture it as a collector’s version of a corporate gatecrash at a family reunion. The ill-fated endeavor added a punch of offline rivalry—akin to a spicy buffet where the jalapeños bite back—to the ever-competitive market battles.
This discord only underscores the increasingly high-profile clash for dominance in the collectibles space. With every bid and every scuffle on and off the screen, Goldin and Fanatics highlight just how fierce this game of tangible desire can be. It’s a world where today’s Pokémon card might be tomorrow’s Picasso.
So, as fans polish their display cases in anticipation of season three’s glimmering promise, the re-spotlight on Ken Goldin, his auction empire, and the ever-unpredictable collectibles industry offers a savory nugget of truth: In the world of collectibles, collecting has never been hotter, more exhilarating, or, quite frankly, more like a Hollywood blockbuster. The stakes are sky-high, the players are volatile, and much like an Indiana Jones escapade, there’s treasure to be found and a story to tell at every turn. Welcome back to the captivating realm of collectibles; your backstage pass to another season awaits.
