FTC Extends Investigation into Collectors Universe Acquisitions
The federal probe into the merger of PSA, SGC, and Beckett reaches a critical phase.
The Federal Trade Commission has officially extended its investigation into Collectors Universe's recent acquisitions of SGC and Beckett. Congressman Pat Ryan's call for transparency has brought 'monopolistic concerns' to the forefront of the hobby's regulatory landscape.
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