Ebay buyer protection question

[T_Hamilton]

Hey guys -

Looking to pick up a card for my collection on eBay. It is not graded but a thorough review of the scans make me believe it is authentic. I am not concerned about grade but purely the authenticity of it. Once I receive the card, if I send it to PSA and it comes back as "unauthentic" what recoruse do I have to get my money back? Is it worth the gamble? this card only comes up once or twice a year.

thank you,

Taylor

[Jobu]

It depends on what the listing says - is it listed as a reprint or does it clearly state that it is authentic (both in the description and the listing details)? Do they have a return policy? You can also ask the seller specific questions - Ebay can see your questions and the seller's answers if there is a dispute later.

[glchen]

Right, as Bryan said, the ebay listing must list the card as original to the time period. If it states the card is a reprint or "unknown," then you would not be protected by ebay.

[T_Hamilton]

It doesnt list the card as an original/authentic, nor does it list the card as a reprint. Additionally, the buyer has strong feedback and a 30 day money back return policy. Assume that allows enough time for me to get the card, sent it to PSA and then hear back?

[Jobu]

The 30-day money back will be plenty of time provided that you submit it with a relatively fast turn around time (ie a monthly special almost certainly won't be enough time). Feel free to PM the link to me and I will let you know what I think (I promise not to buy it!).

[Huck]

Originally Posted by T_Hamilton

It doesnt list the card as an original/authentic, nor does it list the card as a reprint. Additionally, the buyer has strong feedback and a 30 day money back return policy. Assume that allows enough time for me to get the card, sent it to PSA and then hear back?

Ask the seller if the card is authentic and keep the correspondence. I see a potential problem in the seller claiming a different card was sent to PSA so the card would have to some identifying mark.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by biohazard

Ask the seller if the card is authentic and keep the correspondence. I see a potential problem in the seller claiming a different card was sent to PSA so the card would have to some identifying mark.

Agree...CYA if you can.....