Ebays new certification dealio

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by Clutch-Hitter

It has to be authentic and as described by the seller, so that doesn’t necessarily mean they thought it was fake. It’d be informative to have a link to the listing, snowman, if you don’t mind.



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Ya, I was thinking it might be because the seller listed it as EX+ condition? I don't know, but if the card looked like it does in the photos, then it should have passed authentication. Maybe he sent a different card on accident? Or maybe there was a hidden crease that wasn't disclosed? Who knows. But the seller has good feedback and the card in the photos is definitely an authentic card.

[Leon]

My main question is how much is this service going to eventually cost?
As for Fro Joys, anyone who wants to sell one please PM me. I should be able to tell and make an offer. It's not rocket science. That said I have seen a card that even one of the best graders, imo, couldn't tell. Then it's a pass, unfortunately. I have never seen him not be able to tell for sure. He's a hobby friend, the head grader at CGS now.... and a longtime member of the forum....
ps...this card is real.
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[Clutch-Hitter]

Hey Leon, the Fro Joy #6 I mentioned is real. CSG agreed. I’ll put up some scans tonight

[Clutch-Hitter]

Here's the Fro Joy Ruth I sold and the pictures the buyer sent after he sent it back to them to find they didn't have tall boy holders.


1928 Fro Joy 06 (A) by Greg Martin, on Flickr

Untitled by Greg Martin, on Flickr

Untitled by Greg Martin, on Flickr


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[jayshum]

Any thoughts as to why this listing doesn't indicate it will go through authentication? I thought it was now required for cards above $500.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26563221407...AAAOSwcpViTVBs

[Clutch-Hitter]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Any thoughts as to why this listing doesn't indicate it will go through authentication? I thought it was now required for cards above $500.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26563221407...AAAOSwcpViTVBs

And not just that card, didn’t see it applicable to any of his other listings either. Didn’t see a single off-center 50s-60s topps card.

Maybe because cigar box is in the title?

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Clutch-Hitter

And not just that card, didn’t see it applicable to any of his other listings either. Didn’t see a single off-center 50s-60s topps card.

Maybe because cigar box is in the title?

Maybe this is the reason. Could having box in the title make it appear to be more than a single card so authentication is not required? If so, seems like eBay could do a better job than that at identifying single cards compared to listings with multiple cards.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Any thoughts as to why this listing doesn't indicate it will go through authentication? I thought it was now required for cards above $500.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26563221407...AAAOSwcpViTVBs

From the seller's item description, certain parts bolded by me for emphasis (and I left the sellers' typos as-is):

"RETURN POLICY: My opinion of grade is exactly that..My opinion.. I do not warrnt or in any way represent what grade a third party grading company will assign....I do, however, warrant that all my cards are authentic and unaltered, and will receive a numeric grade if sent in to a reputable grading company. If any card purchased does not receive a numeric grade, I will issue a full refund as well as a $100 rembursement in the unlikely event a card is deemed altered or not authentic.. Best guarantee in the business..You are more thn welcome to return card within 3 days of receipt. However, once sent in for grading, all sales are final, regardless of grade...."

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Eric72

From the seller's item description, certain parts bolded by me for emphasis (and I left the sellers' typos as-is):

"RETURN POLICY: My opinion of grade is exactly that..My opinion.. I do not warrnt or in any way represent what grade a third party grading company will assign....I do, however, warrant that all my cards are authentic and unaltered, and will receive a numeric grade if sent in to a reputable grading company. If any card purchased does not receive a numeric grade, I will issue a full refund as well as a $100 rembursement in the unlikely event a card is deemed altered or not authentic.. Best guarantee in the business..You are more thn welcome to return card within 3 days of receipt. However, once sent in for grading, all sales are final, regardless of grade...."

I was wondering if it had anything to do with the listing having a best offer option so that even though the initial starting bid was over the Ebay authentication threshold amount, it could still go and be sold for under the threshold. Just a pure guess on my part.

[Bcwcardz]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Any thoughts as to why this listing doesn't indicate it will go through authentication? I thought it was now required for cards above $500.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26563221407...AAAOSwcpViTVBs

Seems like they are trying to skirt the rules. They seller knows and it probably sees it as a lot rather than a single card. Probably worried about it going through authentication and not passing I suspect.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Any thoughts as to why this listing doesn't indicate it will go through authentication? I thought it was now required for cards above $500.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26563221407...AAAOSwcpViTVBs

This seller has been discussed earlier this year on the forum:

https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?p=2182085

Brian

[Peter_Spaeth]

I just received an authenticated card but contrary to the insert, no sticker or QR code on the back of the cardsaver.