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Congressman Urges FTC to Investigate Collectors Holdings Monopoly

12/20/2025

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Congressman Pat Ryan called for a Federal Trade Commission investigation into Collectors Holdings' Beckett acquisition, arguing it threatens competition.
Collectors Holdings now controls over 80% of grading volume after acquiring PSA, SGC, and Beckett.
Ryan says the consolidation harms consumers and small businesses by reducing choices and potentially raising prices.
The FTC has not yet responded to Ryan's request for an investigation.

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Congressman Pat Ryan called for a Federal Trade Commission investigation into Collectors Holdings' Beckett acquisition, arguing it threatens competition.
Collectors Holdings now controls over 80% of grading volume after acquiring PSA, SGC, and Beckett.
Ryan says the consolidation harms consumers and small businesses by reducing choices and potentially raising prices.
The FTC has not yet responded to Ryan's request for an investigation.