Kumari Shreya
Netflix’s ‘King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch‘ is a show meant for collectibles fans worldwide. The sheer number of covetable items seen in this reality series throughout its two seasons until now truly allows one to understand just how far one can go as a collector. The credit for the fine work done through Goldin Auctions in the show can largely be attributed to its various employees, who work hard to find the items that end up getting sold or auctioned off.
Ken Goldin is Still Leading Goldin Auctions Under the Banner of eBay
We can never talk about Goldin Auctions without discussing Ken Goldin, the man who not only founded the company but also made it what it is today. In fact, he continues to serve as its founder, chief executive officer, and executive chairman. Additionally, he is the founder and chief executive officer of Goldin Sports Inc., a Florida-based company he launched in January 1998, 14 years before he launched the former. Though what’s even more imperative to note is that in his nearly 4-decade career, he has sold memorabilia worth more than $1.3 billion from sports, history, as well as pop culture alike. His company was acquired by eBay in 2024, and since then, they have acquired a cinema memorabilia business called Studio Auctions, all in the hopes of crossing $1 billion in a year. As for his personal standing, the Runnemede, New Jersey, resident is a happily married father of three — he shares his eldest, Lauren Goldin, with his first wife and son, Paul, plus daughter Carleigh, with his second wife, Jennifer “Jenn” Goldin.
Dave Amerman Does Much More Than Lead Consignments
Next on the list is David “Dave” Amerman, one of the oldest employees of Goldin Auctions, as well as Ken’s right-hand man. This former VH1 & MTV personality, sports agent, host of the online show ‘What’s it Worth?,’ and electro DJ, actually joined the organization in June 2019 as Consignment Director, only to also start holding the titles of Auction Director plus Head of Revenue in October 2019 and August 2022, respectively. In other words, he proudly continues to juggle these three designations to this day, all the while managing his happy, stable family life. He’s married to Amanda Amerman, with whom he shares two sons and a daughter, whom they’re raising in Southern New Jersey. The family likes to spend as much time together as possible and often shares glimpses of their life on social media.
Ryan Krupa is Expanding His Professional Wings
One of the most prominent faces in the show is Ryan Krupa. This Goldin Auctions’ youngest employee was a Director of Consignment from March 2021 to January 2022, that is, until he evolved into the Director of Client Partnerships. The 2017 Rowan University alum even volunteers as a Coach for Batting for Hope and is a Fundraising Volunteer for the Students’ Movement Against Cancer. Additionally, the former VS Talent Group signed actor-model is even affiliated with Cherry Hill Food Kitchen, making it clear he believes in giving back to his community in every way possible. We should also mention that he resides in Marlton, New Jersey, at the moment and is quite close to his family, including his sister, Chelsea Lynn, and his parents. When not working hard, Ryan likes to travel, spend time with loved ones, and be involved in everything related to collectible cards.
Carlo Civitella is a Very Hard Working Family Man
Up next, we have Carlo Civitella, who joined Goldin Auctions as a Consignment Director in January 2021 and almost immediately proved his mettle. His care towards his clients and the items they provide him make our hearts fonder of him, and this personal touch has helped him secure over $50 million in sales under Ken’s tutelage until now. This Saint Joseph’s University alum, former Philadelphia sales manager, as well as Philadelphia area resident has been collecting, buying, and selling collectible cards for 30 years, so this job is a dream come true for him. Another, more personal, dream of his was to tie the knot with the love of his life, Chelsea Civitella, which he did in May 2021, and they welcomed their son Roman into this world on December 23, 2022. Since then, he has managed to find a balance between being a loyal employee and a present family man, making everything worthwhile for him.
Alex Gaimo is a Thriving Sports & Entertainment Host
Alexandra “Alex” Gaimo has become one of the most recognizable faces of Goldin Auctions thanks to her presence not just on the aforementioned Netflix show but also on the internet. Presently, this Syracuse University – S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications graduate serves as the Content Director for the company and often even conducts interviews with some of their well-known clients. It is she who introduces various collectibles to the world through social media, and she also serves as the host and narrator for the Netflix show. Moreover, this New York City resident is a Correspondent for The MLB Network LLC., making it clear she’s expanding her wings into more mainstream hosting these days. Always a hard worker, she often likes to destress by spending time with her loved ones or her dog, Mela.
The Robbiess Are Not Only Item Scouts
While it’s true that the father-son duo of Robin “Robbie” Davis Sr. and Robin “Robbie” Davis Jr. (also known as “The Robbies”) are arguably two of the best collectible Item Scouts in the world, they are also much more. They are affiliated with Goldin Auctions to this day, since it allows them to cater to clients from all walks of life, but they are also the proud owners of the world’s only sports memorabilia mail service store, Robbie’s First Base in Lutherville, Maryland. This small business was established by the senior of the two in 1989 as a way for him to fulfill his passion for collectables, yet now it is being operated by him as well as his two sons, Robbie Jr., plus Matthew.
Laura Goldin is a Media Industry Professional
Ken Goldin’s eldest daughter, Laura Goldin, features prominently in the show, with the former still hoping she would join the company despite her refusal in 2022. That’s because she does enjoy dabbling in the world of collectibles, as evidenced by her hanging out at Goldin Auction’s headquarters whenever she has free time, as well as her securing impressive deals for her father. But alas, since she is determined to forge her own path, she’s serving at Merkley + Partners in New York at the moment – she joined them in July 2022 as an Assistant Media Planner, just to be promoted to Media Planner in August 2023. She was then promoted to Media Supervisor in June 2025, but her team reportedly only comprises of one person right now. Nevertheless, the bond between this father-daughter duo remains as strong as ever. During her downtime, this 24-year-old reality TV star enjoys the company of loved ones, dating her relatively new boyfriend Ben Tal, and is always up for traveling, especially when it includes beautiful beaches or places in Europe.
Alex Fung is an Entrepreneur
Regarding collectibles related to technology, anime, comics, and similar fields, Ken Goldin often relies on Alex Fung. The part-time Item Scout tracks down some of the most coveted collectibles and reports to the core team to help his clients sell their items. Alex’s expertise is certainly impressive, which is why it comes as no surprise that he’s an entrepreneur as well as a rare collector himself. In fact, he buys, sells, trades in not just mobile technology, comics, plus toys but also sneakers and everything related, all the while also maintaining his rising popularity on social media.
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