Collectors, the parent company of PSA, has announced an agreement to acquire longtime grading and collectibles brand Beckett, marking another major consolidation move in the trading card industry.
The deal was confirmed Monday, with Collectors stating that Beckett will continue to operate as its own independent brand.
According to the company, there will be no changes to Beckett’s grading standards, pricing, customer experience or day to day operations following the acquisition.
“I am pleased to share that the iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Collectors CEO Nat Turner in a statement.
Turner noted that Beckett played a personal role in his early collecting experience and emphasized Collectors’ responsibility in preserving well known hobby institutions.
Beckett will continue publishing its price guides and magazines and will maintain its online marketplace.
Existing grading submissions will be processed as normal and Collectors says customers should not expect any pricing changes tied to the deal.
Founded in 1979 by Dr. James Beckett, the company became a cornerstone of the hobby during the 1980s and 1990s through its influential price guide publications.
Beckett later emerged as a major grading player in the 2000s, particularly known for its detailed grading labels that include optional subgrades for centering, corners, edges and surface.
One of Beckett’s most distinctive features is the Black Label, awarded only when all four subgrades receive perfect scores.
These cards are widely regarded as some of the most desirable graded examples in the hobby and often command significant premiums.
Despite its legacy, Beckett has lost market share in recent years as grading volumes surged industry wide.
Data compiled by GemRate shows Beckett ranking behind PSA and CGC in total cards graded, often placing third or fourth among major graders.
In November, Beckett graded approximately 35,000 sports cards compared to more than 600,000 graded by PSA during the same period.
Before the acquisition, Beckett was operating under Collectivus Holdings, a group that also owns Southern Hobby and Dragon Shield. Kevin Isaacson, CEO of Collectivus, expressed confidence in the transition and praised Collectors’ commitment to investing in the Beckett brand and its staff.
This move follows Collectors’ acquisition of SGC in February 2024. Since then, SGC has shifted toward a boutique focus with an emphasis on vintage cards while continuing operations from its Florida offices.
With Beckett now joining PSA and SGC under the same ownership, Collectors controls an estimated 80 percent of the trading card grading market across sports, TCG and non sports categories.
CGC remains the highest volume grading company operating independently of Collectors, particularly in trading card games and select sports segments.
Collectors also owns CardLadder, a pricing and analytics platform acquired in late 2021, further expanding its footprint across the hobby’s infrastructure.
In announcing the Beckett acquisition, Collectors stated it plans to enhance Beckett’s offerings while preserving choice for collectors.
The company framed the deal as part of a broader strategy to support established brands that serve different segments of the collecting community as the hobby continues to evolve.
