eBay Authenticity Guarantee…am I missing something here?

[CW]

That is an odd one for sure. I can't give any reason why that would've gone through the eBay Authenticity program.

I can say, though, that the seller really has no say in the matter, and they have no control over whether or not a listing gets the blue checkmark for authenticity guarantee. It's typically determined by a minimum price threshold which is different for graded vs. non-graded or raw cards.

And while the program can cause delays and headaches, it's worth noting that it's not only set up to protect the buyer from scams, but also the seller. It protects sellers from having to deal with unscrupulous buyers who claim they didn't receive the item as described, or who might swap out a raw card and try to return it back to the seller. It also protects eBay from having to approve more returns.

Ultimately, though, I do agree with you on your item, Mike -- it's pretty strange that it went through the authenticity process.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by CW

That is an odd one for sure. I can't give any reason why that would've gone through the eBay Authenticity program.

I can say, though, that the seller really has no say in the matter, and they have no control over whether or not a listing gets the blue checkmark for authenticity guarantee. It's typically determined by a minimum price threshold which is different for graded vs. non-graded or raw cards.

And while the program can cause delays and headaches, it's worth noting that it's not only set up to protect the buyer from scams, but also the seller. It protects sellers from having to deal with unscrupulous buyers who claim they didn't receive the item as described, or who might swap out a raw card and try to return it back to the seller. It also protects eBay from having to approve more returns.

Ultimately, though, I do agree with you on your item, Mike -- it's pretty strange that it went through the authenticity process.

I thought the threshold was $250 for any card, raw or graded. Did that change?

Clearly, that's well above what this item sold for anyway, and it is also a set which is not supposed to be part of the authenticity program anyway.

[Fred]

Maybe Babe Ruth being in the description triggered something. In any case, this is a laugher.

[Beercan collector]

Forgive me if I’m not following correctly .
Is it possible that it did not go through the authenticity guarantee program ?
Perhaps the seller is simply reusing the blue box (?)

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Beercan collector

Forgive me if I’m not following correctly .
Is it possible that it did not go through the authenticity guarantee program ?
Perhaps the seller is simply reusing the blue box (?)

This

[notfast]

Originally Posted by Beercan collector

Forgive me if I’m not following correctly .
Is it possible that it did not go through the authenticity guarantee program ?
Perhaps the seller is simply reusing the blue box (?)

I’m sure this is exactly what happened.

This isn’t an item that would be authenticated by the program ever.

[glchen]

Originally Posted by notfast

I’m sure this is exactly what happened.

This isn’t an item that would be authenticated by the program ever.

+1, agree as others have said. The seller simply re-used the ebay authenticity packaging. I've thought about doing this myself, so have saved a few of the boxes.

[Gorditadogg]

Originally Posted by glchen

+1, agree as others have said. The seller simply re-used the ebay authenticity packaging. I've thought about doing this myself, so have saved a few of the boxes.

I like to repurpose those ebay boxes too. I just make sure to mark out the ebay lettering, just in case people think the card was previously authenticated.

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[CW]

Originally Posted by jayshum

I thought the threshold was $250 for any card, raw or graded. Did that change?

Clearly, that's well above what this item sold for anyway, and it is also a set which is not supposed to be part of the authenticity program anyway.

You are right, just checked and it's $250 across the board. I recall it being different for graded vs. raw when the program first started out, but I could also be wrong about that.

[JJ McGraw]

And CW , I get all you are saying, and believe me, I’m not mad about it, but I do think, if you are going to run something like this, then run it. A $30 pack of cards that have the original wraps on it…it’s a no brainer it isn’t a candidate. However , if it takes 36 days to get that T3 and old Frank, then I’ll have to think twice about buying under those guidelines….a few days, ok…..but 36 days…no way.

[JJ McGraw]

To what I learned today Jay, you are correct on $250….so my experience makes no sense…..well…..on many levels.

[JJ McGraw]

That’s encouraging Chad, I hope I have your good fortune on mine

[Vintage Vern]

Originally Posted by JJ McGraw

That’s encouraging Chad, I hope I have your good fortune on mine

Coast to coast, and back to the Midwest! It also comes ready to relist on Ebay!

[sbfinley]

I’m 99% sure they just repurposed the authenticity program shipping box. When you purchase something that goes through the program it will state as much on the simplified tracking. The wait was likely due to the weather most of America got at the end of January. I had sold an Hank Aaron auto 1st of February that was stuck in purgatory for two weeks and I spoke to a neighbor that’s a postmaster in Nashville and his response was the weather put about 40% of hubs in a holding pattern and the rest were backed up with mail due to them. I waited it out and it finally delivered today. Conversely I purchased a card last weekend that went through the authentication program and it was also delivered today.

[sbfinley]

I guess it didn't arrive today. I'm on the road and the wife said I had a package so I assume it was this one. Anywho... it would it look like this: