Company Market Research Report: Beckett Collectibles, LLC

Company Overview

• Name: Beckett Collectibles, LLC

• Mission: "With over 30 years of serving as the most trusted resource for collectors, Beckett Media will continue to facilitate trade and lead the collectibles industry with dynamic products and services."

• Founded: Established when Dr. James Beckett published his first Sport Americana Baseball Card Price Guide book in 1979.

• Founder: Dr. James Beckett

• Key People:

• No specific individuals mentioned, however, Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero are notable for their roles in authentication services.

• Headquarters: No information is available.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Beckett Collectibles is known for being the voice of the collectibles industry, offering grading, authentication, pricing guides, magazines, and an online marketplace to facilitate the trade of collectibles.

Products

• Price Guides:

• Description: Beckett offers the "Most Reliable Pricing Resource Online" with immediate access to millions of card listings.

• Key Features: Comprehensive database of professional and minor league cards, detailed attributes, including rookie and memorabilia cards.

• Grading Services (BGS and BVG):

• Description: Objective card grading services.

• Key Features: Known as the best grading service, offers vintage card grading and multiple membership levels for varied budgets.

• Authentication Services:

• Description: Offers autograph authentication through Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).

• Key Features: Managed by top autograph authenticators, available via mail or at events.

• Publications:

• Description: Publishes sports and non-sport collectible magazines, including informational content and price guide books.

• Key Features: Offers insights into card trends and special collectible platforms.

• Marketplace:

• Description: One-stop online shop for collectibles.

• Key Features: Inventory of over 30 million sports and gaming cards, includes rookie and memorabilia cards.

Recent Developments

• New Initiatives:

• Beckett Business Solutions: A B2B platform for hobby businesses to manage inventory.

• Digital Magazines: Available on Apple Newsstand, Google Play, and Kindle.

• Beckett App: Provides access to price guides and other services.

• Acquisitions:

• The Industry Summit: Acquired as a major trade event for collectible executives.

• Publications: Acquisition of COINage, Rock & Gem, and Non-Sport Update to expand readership and service offerings.

• Partnerships and Collaborations:

• eBay Partner Network: Collaborates as part of affiliate programs for monetization.

• Recent Product Launches:

• Examples include the Beckett Loyalty Club, rewarding members for various participations and purchases.

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