The platform launches in beta on June 22 with a curated selection of rare trading cards from top eBay seller Bleecker Trading. The series will be hosted by trading card enthusiast DJ Skee. “eBay has always been the original home for trading cards and collectibles,” Dawn Block, eBay VP, said in a statement. “As the collector community grows, we’re offering a new live platform that combines an engaging environment with incredible ease, allowing our community to come together over shared interests and merchandise.” This new platform will be accessible on the eBay app. The company is starting with trading cards as it continues to cultivate markets in certain “focus categories.” To support the enthusiastic trading card community, eBay earlier this month launched a physical vault for trading cards. The facility is 31,000 square feet, 24/7 secured, and temperature controlled. The company also recently expanded its Authenticity Guarantee service to trading cards; eBay debuted Price Guide and Collection and Image Scan in 2021 to help collectors manage their portfolios.
