The eBay - PSA Authentication Mandate 2.0

[55koufax]

Have read so many takes, opinions, etc., regarding the eBay PSA mandatory authentication process for "expensive" slabs auctioned on eBay.

My take is this entire process should not be mandatory.

Shouldn't it be at the option of the buyer? Is that not just common sense?

Who agrees? Who disagrees?

[JollyElm]

If you do a site search for "authentication," you should fine quite a number of threads covering the topic.

[bnorth]

I absolutely love both the raw card and graded card programs. It is one of the best things eBay has done.

[swarmee]

If the buyer takes the option to bypass eBay Authentication, and then the seller mails them a graded 1988 Topps Kevin Seitzer. Buyer is not allowed to return since they chose to not use eBay authentication. Still believe it should be optional?

[G1911]

Originally Posted by swarmee

If the buyer takes the option to bypass eBay Authentication, and then the seller mails them a graded 1988 Topps Kevin Seitzer. Buyer is not allowed to return since they chose to not use eBay authentication. Still believe it should be optional?

Yes.

I have never, in 20 years, had a seller send a cheap random card instead of the card actually ordered.

I have, in fact, had the program nix a deal without my input or the sellers input that we mutually made and consented to together.

Many of us do not need a 4th party involved to tell us what deals we may or may not consent to.

[kmac32]

Personally, I think it gives USPS more chances to lose a card than what it is worth. I do not see eBay paying additional postage and requesting signiatures to guarantee delivery.

[Gorditadogg]

Originally Posted by G1911

Yes.



I have never, in 20 years, had a seller send a cheap random card instead of the card actually ordered.



I have, in fact, had the program nix a deal without my input or the sellers input that we mutually made and consented to together.



Many of us do not need a 4th party involved to tell us what deals we may or may not consent to.

A very few of us do not need the benefits of the program. Most people on here, however, are not one of those few.

From ebay's point of view, it would cost them more to manage an opt out process for all the dingalings who think they want to opt out but don't understand the risks and consequences of doing so.

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[Fred]

Originally Posted by G1911

Yes.

I have never, in 20 years, had a seller send a cheap random card instead of the card actually ordered.

I have, in fact, had the program nix a deal without my input or the sellers input that we mutually made and consented to together.

Many of us do not need a 4th party involved to tell us what deals we may or may not consent to.

If ebay says no to the transaction, then wouldn't that indicate that ebay is telling the seller that the item in question cannot be sold on ebay? If that's the case, then why not strike a deal outside of ebay? At that point, why would ebay care if the buyer and seller struck a deal outside ebay.

[icurnmedic]

Originally Posted by G1911

Yes.

I have never, in 20 years, had a seller send a cheap random card instead of the card actually ordered.

I have, in fact, had the program nix a deal without my input or the sellers input that we mutually made and consented to together.

Many of us do not need a 4th party involved to tell us what deals we may or may not consent to.

Consider yourself lucky. I purchased a "lot" that included the Gretzky RC graded by KSA . Well I received the "lot" but no Gretzky and no recourse. Been around 20 years ago. Doesn't happen often , but does happen. I for one, have no issue with the newish program.