Collectors, hobbyists, and reality TV enthusiasts alike, grab your magnifying glasses and prepare your bids: Netflix is ringing the auction bell once again with the renewal of the electrifying series “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch” for a highly anticipated third season. This captivating journey into the high-stakes arena of collectibles and memorabilia captures the fervor and financial thrill of a market that is anything but mundane.
Since its curtain-raising debut in 2023, “King of Collectibles” hasn’t just broken the auction house ceiling; it’s also sledgehammered its way into Netflix’s hallowed Top 10. The series didn’t stop there, though. It also scooped up a Critics Choice Real TV Awards nomination for Best Business Show, adding a golden statuette to its burgeoning display of accolades. As we stand on the precipice of its third season, the buzz is almost palpable, despite Netflix keeping their cards close to the chest regarding a specific release date.
Ken Goldin, the charismatic figure whose name is synonymous with the show, can hardly contain his enthusiasm. “We are thrilled to be back,” he announced with a grin that could rival the Cheshire Cat’s. And who could blame him? The collectibles industry is currently a whirlwind of innovation and escalation. “It is an exciting time in the collectibles industry with new categories emerging, higher stakes and bids, and interest coming from everywhere,” Goldin shared, clearly animated by the prospect of bringing more high-octane auction action to the living rooms of fans worldwide. “We love to share these incredible moments and stories with a wider audience,” he added, promising an insider view of narratives that are often stranger than fiction.
Behind the smooth operations of “The Goldin Touch” lies a powerhouse production team. Season three will once again be a collaborative masterpiece from Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios, partnered with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and Connor Schell’s Full Day Productions, with eBay also in the mix. The auction titan Goldin was swept under eBay’s expanding wings in 2024, broadening its jurisdiction far beyond sports cards to an enticing array of pop culture memorabilia. A notable feather in its cap is the recent acquisition of Studio Auctions, an entity revered for its rare movie props—a move that confirms Goldin’s pivot from past to present in the collectibles spectrum.
The numbers speak volumes too. As per Card Ladder’s statistics, Goldin has cemented itself as a formidable force, capturing over $32 million in June trading card sales alone. This figure isn’t just a triumph; it’s a cog in a record-setting $305 million industry-wide success, highlighting just how red-hot and robust this market has grown to be.
But let’s shun the auction paddles for just a second to address the drama off the auction floor. Recently, Goldin found themselves embroiled in a bit of unscripted reality TV drama with Fanatics Live CEO, Nick Bell. The tension burst into the open after Bell attempted an impromptu promotion of Fanatics’ collectible auctions on Ken Goldin’s own Instagram page—a move that didn’t exactly get the “thumbs up” from Goldin. This rivalry adds a dash of intrigue and suggests that, while these two might play in the same sandbox, they each wield their own shovels with competitive gusto.
While collectors and fans eagerly await more morsels of information regarding the upcoming season, the renewed spotlight on Ken Goldin, his auction house, and the fast-evolving collectibles industry signifies that the art of collecting is not just entrenched in history but rising with an unprecedented flair.
As Goldin and team prepare to once again pull back the velvet curtain and offer a peek into this pulsating market, fans can expect a gauntlet of adrenaline-pumping auctions, heart-stopping bids, and perhaps a few unexpected plot twists. It’s a testament to the enduring allure of the collectibles realm—a stage where nostalgia, ambition, and competition create a compelling narrative that few reality shows can match.
