For those with a penchant for nostalgia and a taste for the high drama of auctions, get ready—the king is back! Netflix is rolling out the red carpet for the third enthralling season of “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch,” the gripping series that pulls back the curtain on the scintillating world of collectibles and memorabilia auctions.
Since it first hit our screens back in 2023, “King of Collectibles” has captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers worldwide. It’s that irresistible combination of rarity, history, and the thrumming nerve of the auctioneer’s gavel hitting its mark that has driven the series straight into Netflix’s Top 10, snagging a Critics Choice Real TV Awards nomination to boot. While the air date is still shrouded in mystery, anticipation for the new season is already sparking curiosity among fans and collectors alike.
Ken Goldin, the vibrant linchpin who helms the show and its titular auction house, is positively buzzing about the new season. “We are thrilled to be back,” he exclaimed with unrestrained excitement. According to Goldin, the world of collectibles is undergoing a renaissance of sorts, an incumbent zeitgeist characterized by burgeoning categories, sky-high bids, and intrigue from every conceivable corner of the globe.
This season promises to deliver more of the gripping narrative that has kept viewers glued to their seats. Partnering once again with Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, and Connor Schell’s Full Day Productions—with eBay as a key collaborator, of course—this season is intent on capturing the dazzle and allure of the auction world. The acquisition of Goldin by eBay in 2024 turned heads and only enhanced its market reach, swirling it into realms beyond sports cards and diving headfirst into pop culture memorabilia through the acquisition of Studio Auctions, famed for its trove of rare movie props.
Numbers don’t lie and they dress no one but themselves. According to industry stalwart Card Ladder, Goldin isn’t merely a player in the collectibles space; it’s a dominant force. In a single June, the auction house accounted for a staggering $32 million in trading card sales, marking a lion’s share of a towering $305 million industry milestone that month alone.
Yet, in a realm that thrives on competitiveness, there’s always room for a sidebar of drama. Goldin has found itself in a spirited fray with Fanatics Live’s CEO, Nick Bell. Bell’s attempt to piggyback on Ken Goldin’s Instagram popularity to promote his own auction platform didn’t go unnoticed—or unchallenged. This online head-to-head reveals a simmering tension, underscoring the adrenaline-charged competitiveness that defines the collectibles market today.
As the world waits with bated breath (and perhaps reserves an extra slot on the calendar for binge-watching), the stage is set for season three to showcase not just Goldin’s auction enterprise but the unpredictable, thriving, and sometimes contentious world of collectibles. This arena of tangible history—no less a stage of human drama—highlights that collecting has reached a fever pitch of popularity and controversy, echoing the thrill of tracking down that rare card, or the suspense in watching a million-dollar bid go through the roof.
“King of Collectibles” promises another season not just of shrewd business dealings but of the heartbeat moments that make this industry iconic. So whether you’re a seasoned collector with storage units filled to the brim, or you’ve just started dabbling in finding that elusive commemorative piece, make sure you’ve got a front-row seat when the camera lights turn on once more to capture Ken Goldin’s world–where every gavel echo tells a compelling story.