On October 5, 2012, Collectors Universe, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing preliminary financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 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 7.01 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.

Item 9.01         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

Exhibit No.                    Description

   99.1       Press release issued by Collectors Universe,
              Inc. on October 5, 2012, announcing
              preliminary financial results for its first
              fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012.