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Authenticity Guarantee is expanding to more trading cards
Summary: seller_news_team announced that eBay's Authenticity Guarantee is expanding to include trading cards priced at $200 and above, down from the previous $250 threshold. This move aims to enhance buyer confidence and seller protection by authenticating cards through Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). The process, which involves shipping cards to an authentication facility for verification, will apply to qualifying raw and graded cards across several categories. Sellers are advised to prepare by reviewing listing details for accuracy and ensuring orders are shipped individually with tracking.
Over the coming weeks, we’re expanding eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee to include eligible single trading cards priced at $200 and above (down from $250). This means more high-value trading card transactions on eBay will include authentication at no additional cost, helping create more trust, protection, and confidence on eBay.
Why this matters
Authenticity Guarantee helps buyers feel more confident before they purchase and gives sellers added protection after the sale. When an eligible card sells, you’ll ship it to the authentication facility. Our partners at Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) will verify the card’s authenticity and confirm that it matches the listing through a multi-point inspection. Once authenticated, the card is packed securely and shipped to the buyer with tracked delivery. Cards are not graded or re-graded as part of this process.
What’s changing
Eligible raw and graded single trading cards priced at $200 and above listed on ebay.com will qualify for Authenticity Guarantee once the service becomes available in the following categories:
CCG = 183454
Toys & Hobbies > Collectible Card Games > CCG Individual Cards
NSTC = 183050
Collectibles > Non-Sport Trading Cards > Trading Card Singles
STC = 261328
Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Trading Card Singles
Eligible listings will automatically display the blue Authenticity Guarantee badge when they qualify.
What this means for you
The selling process remains the same. When an eligible card sells, ship it to the authentication facility shown in your order details. PSA will inspect the card and listing details, then the card will be securely shipped to the buyer after authentication.
A few helpful reminders:
Ship each Authenticity Guarantee order individually. Combined shipping is not currently supported.
Upload tracking through My eBay or Seller Hub so the order can be tracked and seller protections can apply.
Review your titles, photos, descriptions, and condition details for accuracy.
Check Seller Hub order details to confirm whether a sold item qualified for Authenticity Guarantee.
How to prepare
Keep listing as usual, but review eligible single-card listings to make sure details are accurate. For raw cards, ensure photos, condition, and descriptions are clear. For graded cards, check the grading company, case, label, certification details, and listing photos.
If you use listing tools, integrations, or bulk workflows, please plan for more orders to route through the authentication facility once this expansion takes effect.
If you have questions or need support, please visit our help page.
