Popular auction site eBay has announced that it will require internal authentication for trading cards worth more than $750. In particular, therefore, Pokémon Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic cards.
In the fall of 2020, the popular auction site eBay launched an internal authentication service. This service was for sneakers, handbags and watches. Indeed more and more counterfeit products have stormed the platform.
Trading cards are another product that has taken the site by storm. Rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. As the cards increase in value, counterfeit copies of the most popular have appeared on eBay. This made it possible to swindle hundreds or thousands of euros from unwitting buyers.
That’s why eBay has added trading cards to its authentication service.
Pokémon cards will quickly become a cultural phenomenon again.
eBay launches collectible card authentication
According to PRNewswire, eBay is immediately launching its internal authentication service. For collectible cards over $750.
Upon a qualifying purchase, the seller will send the card directly to a team of authenticators. This team, based at the Certified Collectors Group (CGC), will perform a thorough physical inspection to verify the authenticity of the product.
“Our trading card business has been growing for six years, and the recent surge speaks to the immense cultural importance of this category”said Dawn Block, vice president of collectibles, electronics and home at eBay. “With hobbies turning into investments, authentication services in high-value categories have become a priority for collectors.”
The rarest card, and The most expensive never sold on Ebay.
“With the introduction of the Trading Card Authenticity Guarantee, we are giving enthusiasts exactly what they want, while continuing to build trust in the marketplace.”
Trading cards of all popular sports and games have quickly risen in value. Hopefully this new system will limit fraud.