Established in 1992, Collector’s World (CW) was founded as a neighborhood Sports Cards, Memorabilia, Comics and Gaming shop in the Washington, D.C., suburb Annandale, Virginia. CW prides itself on being a “collector hideaway¬¬”—boasting a great family-oriented environment and providing a place where adults and children in the community have gathered for more than two decades.
In 2013, Collector’s World decided to expand with the objective of growth by means of expanding our online presence. Large buyouts of two similar stores’ inventory resulted in a massive boost to our collection and proved to be the final push to get the ball rolling. Our initial online marketplace was created when we opened an eBay storefront. This enterprise has grown steadily and we currently process upward of 1,000 transactions a month.
We are pleased to announce our newest venture, “CW Auctions”, an online auction site where customers will have the opportunity to buy and sell collectibles on consignment. In keeping with our impressive and trustworthy track record, expertise and professionalism, we aim to provide excellent service our valued collector community. Please visit us regularly at www.cworldauctions.com to view our bi-weekly auctions of collectibles and other great items. CW Auction will continually focus on a 50/50 mix of sports and comics!
Our Team
Damon Hudson, Co-Founder
Damon Hudson has more than 25 years’ experience in buying and selling collectibles, doing his first card show in 1986 at age 12! As the co-founder of Collector’s World, he leads consignment operations, training and inventory acquisition. With particular expertise in vintage cards, Hudson enjoys working with customers on building sets and seeking out prized, rare cards. Hudson is a graduate of the George Mason University School of Business and is also a die-hard Cubs fan.
Stephen Weber, Co-Founder
Stephen Weber began collecting cards as a child in the early 1980’s and continues to have a love for the hobby. Weber leads all of the business and finance operations for Collector’s World and specializes in autographs and charity auctions. Despite beginning to collect cards during the dreaded “over production” era of the ‘80s and ‘90s, he remains an avid collector. Weber is a graduate of the James Madison University College of Business, holds an MBA from the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business and is a loyal fan of his hometown team, the Washington Nationals.
Luis Guzman, Listing and Shipping Manager
Luis Guzman manages all auction listings and shipping operations for Collector’s World. His nickname in the shop is the “The Human Beckett” because of his uncanny ability to identify rare inserts, hard to find autographs and key comic issues in record-breaking time. Guzman is a subject matter expert in the collectible industry—overseeing hundreds of package shipments on a weekly basis and boasting a 95% “on –time” rating. Originally from Texas, Guzman refuses to miss a single Longhorns game.