Collectors, rejoice! A phenomenon is returning to your screens, bringing with it tales of treasure, drama, and intense auctions that promise to dazzle. Yes, Netflix’s hit show, “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch”, is set to return for its eagerly awaited third season. This show does not merely offer a glimpse into the rarefied air of collectibles and memorabilia auctions; it immerses audiences in the adrenaline-pumping, high-stakes realm where fortunes can turn on a dime, and legends are born under the hammer.
Since its spectacular debut in 2023, the show has carved out a niche as a cultural staple, landing comfortably within Netflix’s Top 10 and earning accolades like the Critics Choice Real TV Awards nomination for Best Business Show. Though Netflix has kept tight-lipped about the release date for this upcoming season, the anticipation is palpable, keeping viewers poised on the edge of their seats.
Amidst this buzz, the man at the epicenter of all the action, Ken Goldin, shares in the excitement permeating the collectibles universe. “We are thrilled to be back,” he recently declared, eyes twinkling with the enthusiasm of a seasoned auctioneer who never tires of his gavel. “It is an exciting time in the collectibles industry with new categories emerging, higher stakes and bids, and interest coming from everywhere. We love to share these incredible moments and stories with a wider audience.”
This season, the painstakingly crafted narratives will continue under the watchful eyes and creative lenses of industry stalwarts including Spoke Studios of Wheelhouse, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, and Connor Schell’s Full Day Productions, all in partnership with eBay. The acquisition of Goldin by eBay in 2024 signified a seismic shift in the collectibles industry, extending Goldin’s high-powered auction services well beyond the realm of sports cards to encompass pop culture memorabilia, courtesy of their strategic acquisition of Studio Auctions, the kingpins of rare movie props.
For those whose hearts quicken at the whirl of trading cards, June statistics speak louder than a thousand dragon roars. As reported by Card Ladder, Goldin persistently claims a monumental space in the collectibles cosmos, commanding over $32 million in trading card sales in June alone. This staggering figure contributed to a record-breaking $305 million industry-wide that month, a testament to the bullish momentum in this financially formidable sector.
Yet in this world of glittering gavel-waves and boxed treasures, drama is never far behind. Recently, Goldin Auctions was thrust into a spotlight of a different kind, caught in a public row with Nick Bell, CEO of Fanatics Live. In a move that would make even the most seasoned PR strategists cringe, Bell tried his hand at promoting Fanatics’ own collectible auctions right on Ken Goldin’s Instagram turf. The subsequent fallout was inevitable, infusing an already competitive and cutthroat market with an added dose of off-screen rivalry, all but confirming that the quest for collectibles supremacy is as ferocious as a gladiatorial battle under the digital sun.
As fans tap their watches and refresh their streaming apps, eager for more details on Season 3, they ruminate on the ongoing evolution of Goldin and the greater collectibles industry. The suspense, the allure of the chase, and the thrills of auction room drama make for a compelling tableau that is proving irresistible and addictive to a growing audience. Collecting, it seems, has never been more magnetic or narratively rich. While the arena may crackle with competition and intrigue, one thing is clear: as long as there’s something rare and valuable to ‘collect,’ there will be stories to tell and battles to enjoy on “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch.”
