Ken Goldin

Kenneth Goldin (born August 18, 1965) is an American auctioneer, television personality, and sports card collector. He is known in the collectibles industry through his company, Goldin Auctions, which has sold $1.3 billion in memorabilia related to sports, history, and pop culture. He is featured on the Netflix TV series King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch.

Early life and career
Goldin was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. His parents, Paul Goldin and Carole Goldin, supported his passion for collectibles. His' sister Sharon Goldin, shares his interest in this field. Goldin graduated from Friends Select School in Philadelphia, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Drexel University, and pursued a marketing degree at George Washington University School of Business.

In 1985, in a trial overseen by Maryanne Barry, Goldin pleaded guilty to wire fraud after using credit card numbers he had fraudulently obtained by rummaging through garbage in order to play the MegaWars online game at a cost of up to $12 an hour. He was sentenced to three years of probation and to pay a $500 fine and $3,750 in restitution to CompuServe, the game's provider; he could have faced faced five years in prison and fines of $250,000.

Goldin formed The Score Board, Inc. with his father in 1986 which became known for creating the classic brand of trading cards. Goldin left The Score Board in 1997 and from 1998 to 2011 supplied sports collectibles to TV shopping outlets like QVC and HSN.

Goldin has been a regular guest on national television channels such as Fox Business, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and ESPN,  where he discusses trends and insights in the collectibles industry. Goldin has auctioned more than $1.3 billion worth of collectibles, including sports memorabilia and historical artifacts.

Goldin Auctions
In 2012, Goldin established Goldin Auctions. The company became worth $102 million in 2020. In May 2024, his company was purchased by eBay; he continues to operate it as founder and CEO.

His Netflix show King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch debuted on Netflix on April 28, 2023. It was renewed for a second season, which debuted on June 12, 2024. The show peaked at No. 4 in the United States and No. 20 worldwide.

Philanthropy
Camcare Charitable Foundation

Goldin serves as the Chairman of the Camcare Charitable Foundation. Through this role, he supports various community initiatives and projects aimed at making a positive impact.

Philadelphia Museum of Sports

As a member of the Philadelphia Museum of Sports’ Board of Directors, Goldin contributes to preserving sports history and promoting education through exhibits and programs.