new low for the ebay authenticity thing

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

Appreciate the pic, it's good to see what the wrapper looks like. It doesn't look too bad to me but if you don't like it, why don't you take it off? You didn't buy it for the authentication, so just take the baggie off and toss it, you'll be no worse off.

I am taking off the sleeve because I don't care. My point is that if I cared about it I would either (1) not be able to see the whole card, or (2) void the eBay guarantee. That is not a well-considered product.

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I am taking off the sleeve because I don't care. My point is that if I cared about it I would either (1) not be able to see the whole card, or (2) void the eBay guarantee. That is not a well-considered product.

Adam, I believe the point of the eBay guarantee is that you received what you paid for. I believe 'breaking the seal' would only prevent you from a return (busting chain of custody thingy).

My son, who can pick a fake sneaker out while someone is sprinting, was saved from the hassle of being ripped off by the authenticity program on a pair of relatively low end Nike. Apparently the seller had real photos and was shipping fakes.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Deertick

Adam, I believe the point of the eBay guarantee is that you received what you paid for. I believe 'breaking the seal' would only prevent you from a return (busting chain of custody thingy).

That is the literal opposite of how eBay suggests using the service: "Your card comes in custom packaging that can be folded into a stand‑perfect for highlighting the newest add to your collection." if the only purpose of it was confirmation, they'd not bother with the fancy display packaging for the card. Speaking of which, the "padfolio" (eBay's word for it) is ugly as heck and doesn't stay in place for display. I tested it.

Again, I don't think it is a bad thing per se with raw cards, just really, really silly for slabbed cards.

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

That is the literal opposite of how eBay suggests using the service: "Your card comes in custom packaging that can be folded into a stand‑perfect for highlighting the newest add to your collection." if the only purpose of it was confirmation, they'd not bother with the fancy display packaging for the card. Speaking of which, the "padfolio" (eBay's word for it) is ugly as heck and doesn't stay in place for display. I tested it.

Again, I don't think it is a bad thing per se with raw cards, just really, really silly for slabbed cards.

LOL, I should have said the 'essence' of the guarantee.

I would love to see pics of someone's shelf display of their prized padfolios!