Question about new Ebay Authenticity Program???

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by swarmee

If the card is already graded, supposedly the only thing PSA (eBay's graded card authenticator) is supposed to do is confirm that the case has not been tampered with.
Is it an obvious Milton Bradley? As in, does it have a white stripe on the left side of the card? Or is it less obvious, like the yellow color back and the differing cross-hatch pattern on the front?

So if the seller sends a $5 card instead of a $5000 card PSA is not going to step in?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

So if the seller sends a $5 card instead of a $5000 card PSA is not going to step in?

Probably better to ask eBay if you want the correct answer or we can all bash a amazing program meant to help people from getting scammed.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Probably better to ask eBay if you want the correct answer or we can all bash a amazing program meant to help people from getting scammed.

PSA person 1. The auction was for a 33 Goudey Ruth, but it looks like the seller shipped a Barry Larkin rookie.
PSA person 2. That slab is definitely genuine, pack and ship.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

What an interesting conundrum.

Let's start by assuming your card is worth over $750, which means it would be sent to PSA for review.

Card is in an SGC slab and is incorrectly labeled as regular issue. Let's say the person examining it at PSA agrees that the label is wrong. What on earth happens? SGC isn't a part of this program, so who is now responsible for correcting the error? OP as the seller lists it correctly, so what next? Returned to seller and buyer refunded due to SGC's error which was already pointed out in the listing?

It would be nice if PSA simply slabbed it with the correct information, but I'm not seeing that happening. It's not their fault.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

PSA person 1. The auction was for a 33 Goudey Ruth, but it looks like the seller shipped a Barry Larkin rookie.
PSA person 2. That slab is definitely genuine, pack and ship.

Give it a try and if it works please let me know.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Give it a try and if it works please let me know.

Authenticate THIS.

[edjs]

So what bothers me is that the service is mandatory. I just bought a card from house of cards, md on eBay. It shipped to the Authenticator, whoever it may be. I don’t need eBay to tell me it’s genuine, I can tell for myself. Besides, the seller is Huggins and Scott’s eBay site, and I doubt they would risk their reputation over an $800 card. But I’m not “allowed” to opt out. When I’m told I don’t have a choice in the matter, I remind the company I always have the choice of doing business elsewhere. So no one needs worry anymore about me sniping you on eBay again. My 2 cents.

[Picklepete]

Originally Posted by edjs

So what bothers me is that the service is mandatory. I just bought a card from house of cards, md on eBay. It shipped to the Authenticator, whoever it may be. I don’t need eBay to tell me it’s genuine, I can tell for myself. Besides, the seller is Huggins and Scott’s eBay site, and I doubt they would risk their reputation over an $800 card. But I’m not “allowed” to opt out. When I’m told I don’t have a choice in the matter, I remind the company I always have the choice of doing business elsewhere. So no one needs worry anymore about me sniping you on eBay again. My 2 cents.

get over it.
you'll get the card & it will be fine. it may take 2 days longer.
You are NOT paying for the service, so why get worked up.
Seems EXTREME !