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Resources for journalists, podcasters, and media covering the sports card market, collectibles finance, and Canadian fintech.
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About CardPawn
CardPawn Inc. is Canada's premier online sports card and trading card pawn loan service. Founded in 2019 by James Whitfield and Priya Sharma, CardPawn enables Canadian collectors to access short-term cash loans secured by their sports cards and trading cards — without selling. The company serves all Canadian provinces via a fully online, mail-in model, offering same-day funding, no credit checks, and specialist collectibles storage. CardPawn has loaned over $24 million to more than 8,500 Canadian collectors and is registered with FINTRAC as a Money Services Business.
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Key Facts & Figures
| Founded | 2019, Toronto, Ontario |
| Founders | James Whitfield (CEO), Priya Sharma (COO) |
| Service model | 100% online, mail-in across all Canadian provinces |
| Total loaned | $24M+ CAD to date |
| Borrowers served | 8,500+ Canadian collectors |
| Largest single loan | $340,000 CAD (PSA 10 Wayne Gretzky 1979-80 OPC RC) |
| LTV range | 50–70% of appraised card value |
| Funding speed | Same business day (after card verification) |
| Card grades accepted | PSA, BGS/Beckett, SGC, CGC, HGA, CSG, and others |
| Regulatory | Licensed pawnbroker (ON, BC, AB, QC); FINTRAC-registered MSB |
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