On May 9, 2012, Collectors Universe, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and by this reference is incorporated into this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto, are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.                   Description

   99.1       Press release issued by Collectors Universe,
              Inc. on May 9, 2012, announcing its
              financial results for the third fiscal
              quarter ended March 31, 2012.