Collectors launch Global Trading Card Registry to combat theft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Mike Metzler, a collector, recently had his graded cards stolen and, through investigation, discovered a need for increased vigilance in protecting collectible cards. In response, he partnered with Nick Jarmin and the Certified Trading Card Association to launch the Global Trading Card Registry. This service aims to help collectors identify stolen cards and track their purchases. The initiative emphasizes community awareness and engagement to bolster security within the collectible card market.
- •Mike Metzler's stolen cards prompted creation of the registry.
- •Global Trading Card Registry aims to reduce card theft.
- •Increased community engagement is intended to enhance security.
- •Collectors can verify card authenticity and report stolen items.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — A Solution to Theft in The Hobby
"Be careful out there, Collectors. We’ve written a TON in these pages about crime in our collectible corner of the world, but this week we published a piece that
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