Collectors, enthusiasts, and reality TV aficionados delight in unison—the much-anticipated return of “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch” is imminent on Netflix. This enchanting series, which made its grand debut in 2023, tantalizes audiences by offering exclusive peeks into the adrenaline-fueled realm of collectibles and memorabilia auctions. With the industry burgeoning into uncharted territories, the series promises a rejuvenated, riveting third season with Ken Goldin, the charismatic impresario steering his matchless auction house into the thrumming epicenter of the collectibles universe.
When it first aired, “King of Collectibles” instantly snagged a place in Netflix’s coveted Top 10 list, basking in the glow of acclaim while securing a Critics Choice Real TV Awards nomination for Best Business Show—a testament to its cultural and entertainment prowess. Although the streaming giant remains coy about a specific release date, whispers of the third season have already sparked a buzz across the collectibles and entertainment spheres.
“We are thrilled to be back,” beams Ken Goldin, whose fervor for his craft is matched only by the remarkable growth of the collectibles landscape itself. “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.” For the uninitiated, these “incredible moments” could range from the record-shattering sale of a vintage sports card to the serendipitous unearthing of a long-forgotten gem from a bygone era.
Teaming up once again with the creative minds over at Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, and the expertly helmed Full Day Productions under Connor Schell, “King of Collectibles” continues its formidable partnership with eBay. Not merely a strategic alliance, the story extends: Goldin itself was ushered into the eBay family in 2024, an acquisition that exponentially bolstered Goldin’s reach beyond the competitive confines of sports cards into the eclectic arenas of pop culture memorabilia. Consider their savvy acquisition of Studio Auctions—a bastion of rare movie props—as a strategic chess move that has paid glorious dividends.
More than just a sentimental journey into nostalgia, Goldin and his team have proven their mettle as a force in the collectibles space. The numbers speak volumes: Card Ladder reports Goldin’s breathtaking $32 million in June trading card sales, a robust contribution to an industry that saw an arrow-dominated $305 million that very month. The figures cast Ken Goldin as a genuine titan, orchestrating sales alongside impassioned collectors keyed into the heartbeat of cultural history.
Yet, beneath the pristine gloss of trading cards and memorabilia, a simmering cauldron of drama and rivalry brews. Goldin recently found itself embroiled in a public spat with Fanatics Live CEO Nick Bell—a theatrical subplot worthy of its own Netflix arc. Bell’s audacious attempt to promote Fanatics’ parallel collectible auctions via Goldin’s Instagram post was met with swift rebuttal, fanning the flames of a fierce competitive ethos that characterizes the battle for collectibles supremacy. This off-screen drama serves as a gritty reminder of just how high the stakes are in this growing empire of rare finds and historical artifacts.
Fans, therefore, have every reason to be enthralled, as the groundwork for season three continues to take shape. While specifics remain tantalizingly sparse, the show’s focus on spotlighting Goldin’s auction house is a microcosm of the industry itself—a vivid kaleidoscope of stories intertwined with the passionate pursuits of individuals who value the timeless over the instant.
Such a venture is akin to medevial quests for riches and glory, only the grails pursued here are bound pages from legacy sporting feats or polyester-clad echoes of cinematic brilliance. As the collectibles world turns with unprecedented velocity, “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch” is an embodiment of this wondrous journey—merging nostalgia’s allure with the economic winds of the present.
Ensconced within this rich milieu, Ken Goldin and his team stand poised to invite audiences anew into their world; a world where history, passion, drama, and the thrill of the bid coalesce into a must-watch spectacle that transcends the mundane into the extraordinary. With anticipation climbing to feverish heights for more auctioned extravaganzas and character-driven exploits, “King of Collectibles” assures that there is no thrill quite like the one found at Goldin’s doorstep.
