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7k Metals' Influential Precious Metals Expert Says, "Overpriced Precious Metal Campaigns Are Targeting Senior Citizens"

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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So, he takes a conservative approach to numismatics, coin collecting, and precious metals as seriously as you might expect.

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  • So, he takes a conservative approach to numismatics, coin collecting, and precious metals as seriously as you might expect.
  • First of all, senior retirees don't have enough running room to recover from a downturn in the market.
  • It's that emphasis of fact over fear that caused Miles to partner with 7k Metals , where he currently designs collectible coins and enthusiastically helps train people about the real value of precious metals and coins.
  • Headquartered in Idaho—the "Gem State"—7k educates collectors, providing them the necessary confidence and tools to accomplish generational impact for families around the world.

Hard Asset Management, Inc., One of the World's Largest Rare Coin and Precious Metals Dealers, Experienced Growth in Demand for Both 2021/22 for U.S. and World Rare Coins

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. and World rare coin market saw demand soar in 2021 and continue in 2022.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. and World rare coin market saw demand soar in 2021 and continue in 2022.
  • In 2022 Hard Asset Management had one of its highest grossing years in terms of sales for both precious metals and rare coins, with 2023 starting off even stronger.
  • This success is a testament to the company's expertise in identifying undervalued rarities which are always sought-after regardless of economics.
  • Here are a few top gainers over the last 24 months as prime examples:

 PSA & Whatnot Partner to Offer Industry-Leading Authentication & Grading Services for Trading Cards

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) announces collectors who buy trading cards on Whatnot can now have their items authenticated and graded by PSA with just a few taps.

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  • Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) announces collectors who buy trading cards on Whatnot can now have their items authenticated and graded by PSA with just a few taps.
  • The feature is available as part of a strategic partnership between PSA and Whatnot designed to make the grading process simpler, faster and to ensure every buyer knows the trading cards they purchase through Whatnot are genuine.
  • Hobbyists who buy trading cards on Whatnot no longer need to package and ship their cards to be authenticated and graded.
  • Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is the largest and most trusted third-party trading card authentication and grading company in the world.

PSA Introduces Funko POP! Authentication & Grading

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), the leading authenticator and grader of sports cards and memorabilia, announces the launch of its services for Funko Pops!

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  • Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), the leading authenticator and grader of sports cards and memorabilia, announces the launch of its services for Funko Pops!
  • will be the first toys for which PSA has offered its industry-leading authentication and grading.
  • This unit will operate in a new space dedicated specifically to the authentication and grading of these items.
  • Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is the largest and most trusted third-party trading card authentication and grading company in the world.

Food52 Founder and CEO Amanda Hesser Names Former West Elm President Alex Bellos as Co-CEO

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Food52 Founder and CEO Amanda Hesser announced today the appointment of former West Elm President Alex Bellos as Co-CEO and Board Member of the cooking and home brand.

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  • Food52 Founder and CEO Amanda Hesser announced today the appointment of former West Elm President Alex Bellos as Co-CEO and Board Member of the cooking and home brand.
  • Hesser and Bellos will build the business as Co-CEOs for six months, then Hesser will take on a new leadership role as Executive Chair and Bellos will continue as CEO of Food52.
  • Over the coming months, Hesser and Bellos will continue transforming Food52 into a broader platform, building on the foundation of having Food52, Schoolhouse , and Dansk under one roof.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220914005981/en/
    Food52 Co-CEOs Amanda Hesser and Alex Bellos in the Test Kitchen of Food52's future Brooklyn Navy Yard headquarters at Dock 72.

View Smart Windows Installed at Uplands Corporate Center, a Premium Office Space in Austin Focused on Health and Wellness

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas and MILPITAS, Calif., March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- View, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIEW) (View), the leader in smart building technologies, announced its Smart Windows have been installed at Uplands II, a 124,081-square-foot office building in Southwest Austin, Texas.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas and MILPITAS, Calif., March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- View, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIEW) (View), the leader in smart building technologies, announced its Smart Windows have been installed at Uplands II, a 124,081-square-foot office building in Southwest Austin, Texas.
  • Developed by Drawbridge Realty and located on a 48-acre site, the recently completed Uplands II property is the second building in the Uplands Corporate Center.
  • The property was designed for a post-Covid office environment with tenant health and wellness and building sustainability top-of-mind.
  • View Smart Windows are fitted throughout Uplands II, providing a healthier environment, increasing energy efficiency, maximizing natural light, and enhancing the buildings panoramic views of the renowned Texas Hill Country and Austin Central Business District.

Drawbridge Realty Recapitalizes $1.7B Innovation-Focused Office Portfolio and Expands KKR Partnership with Long-term Funding from Global Atlantic

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that Global Atlantic Financial Group (Global Atlantic), on behalf of its affiliated insurance companies, has recapitalized an approximately $1.7 billion portfolio of 95% leased, Class A office properties held by investment vehicles managed by Drawbridge Realty (Drawbridge).

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  • KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that Global Atlantic Financial Group (Global Atlantic), on behalf of its affiliated insurance companies, has recapitalized an approximately $1.7 billion portfolio of 95% leased, Class A office properties held by investment vehicles managed by Drawbridge Realty (Drawbridge).
  • In connection with the transaction, KKR and Drawbridge have established a new venture that will enable Drawbridges investment platform to source a pipeline of attractive investment opportunities for Global Atlantic.
  • Our new partnership will help to expand Drawbridges market presence further and provide KKR and Global Atlantic with access to a growing, diversified portfolio of well-leased, strategically important corporate properties.
  • For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKRs website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

Rare Coin Expert Miles Standish Joins Forces With 7K Metals

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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An American businessman, author, and expert on sports memorabilia and rare coins, Miles Standish co-founded the Collectors Universe and serves as vice president of the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).

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  • An American businessman, author, and expert on sports memorabilia and rare coins, Miles Standish co-founded the Collectors Universe and serves as vice president of the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC).
  • Interestingly, "Miles" is a nickname which Michael "Miles" Standish received during his time working with Wayne Miller and Steve Contursi.
  • 7K Metals creates rare collectible coins, custom jewelry, and other products related to precious metals.
  • The Miss Liberty Coin Collection was mentioned above, but rare coin collectors will no doubt want to spend time looking through their catalogue.

Collectors Universe Expands Into Video Game Authentication & Grading with Acquisition of Wata Games

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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Collectors Universe , a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services, announces it is expanding into the collectible video game industry with the acquisition of Wata Games .

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  • Collectors Universe , a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services, announces it is expanding into the collectible video game industry with the acquisition of Wata Games .
  • As the foremost video game grading service, Wata elevated the collectible video game market with its focus on accuracy and objectivity and enabled the industry to grow quickly.
  • As the gold standard in video game authentication, games graded by Wata regularly sell for record prices.
  • The acquisition of Wata Games marks the first major categorical expansion beyond trading cards, sports memorabilia and coins for Collectors Universe.

Investor Group Led by Nat Turner Completes Acquisition of Collectors Universe

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Monday, February 22, 2021
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Collectors Universe (Collectors Universe or the Company), a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services to dealers and collectors of collectibles, today announced that the investor group led by entrepreneur and sports card collector Nat Turner, D1 Capital Partners L.P., and Cohen Private Ventures, LLC (the Investor Group) has completed its acquisition of the Company.

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  • Collectors Universe (Collectors Universe or the Company), a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services to dealers and collectors of collectibles, today announced that the investor group led by entrepreneur and sports card collector Nat Turner, D1 Capital Partners L.P., and Cohen Private Ventures, LLC (the Investor Group) has completed its acquisition of the Company.
  • As a result of the completion of the acquisition, shares of Collectors Universe common stock have ceased trading and are no longer listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
  • Joseph J. Orlando continues to serve as President and CEO of Collectors Universe, which will retain its headquarters in Santa Ana, California.
  • Mr. Turner said, Today represents an exciting new chapter for Collectors Universe, its dedicated employees, and hobbyists worldwide.