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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2004
Collectors Universe, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-27887 33-0846191
(Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
1921 E. Alton Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92705
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (949) 567-1234
(Former Name or Former Address if Changed Since Last Report
ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On May 17, 2004, Collectors Universe issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2004 ended March 31, 2004. The
press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
COLLECTORS UNIVERSE, INC.
By: /s/ MICHAEL J. LEWIS
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MICHAEL J. LEWIS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Dated: May 17, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Collectors Universe, Inc. Earnings Release dated May 17, 2004
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