Ebay Authentication is a real head-scratcher

[brianclat11]

Originally Posted by peanuts

They will also reject the slab if the slab itself has a condition which was not described in the listing or title. Significant scratching, any crack, chips, etc. However, all of these can be resolved with a reslab (or freeing the card, as many on here enjoy), so it seems a bit overzealous.

This is the exact reason that I received a refund today. Not really sure what was wrong with the slab, but I’m glad the protection is there and that I got my money back.

[brianclat11]

Originally Posted by brianclat11

This is the exact reason that I received a refund today. Not really sure what was wrong with the slab, but I’m glad the protection is there and that I got my money back.

Update to the story. I contacted eBay and talked to someone who explained the situation to me. Apparently, the seller sent a less valuable card for authentication. Honest mixup, or sketchy? Seems a little funny to me. At least I got a refund.

[Exhibitman]

I am fine with the program...except their security sticker practically fell off the baggie on my first one, so I have an empty certified holder for reuse.

My main concern is that day when we get the email:

Great News!


In our ongoing effort to eradicate fraud, we are expanding the eBay authenticity guarantee program to all cards and autographs selling for over $50. Your items will be sent to an authenticator we select at the low, low cost to sellers of 5% of the sale price plus shipping both ways. You can opt out of the program at any time by selling your sports crap on whatnot. We want to be Amazon, not a virtual flea market. In the meantime, and as always, go screw yourself.