Jewelry Authentication

Question

Hi! I haven't sold on eBay since the 90's, so many things are new to me. I sold when we still mailed checks. I put a pearl bracelet up for auction tonight with a starting bid under $400. If it sells for over $500, will I send it to an authenticator or is that based on the starting bid?  I have no problem doing that, I was simply unaware of this new rule. I actually think it works nicely for buyer and seller to authenticate. If I send it to the authenticator, then they are responsible f...

olzewski · Accepted Answer

Thank you for the reply. I was confused because of that blurb about an item going over $500. I chatted with eBay after posting here, and I was told that the piece has to be one of the listed brands or be unbranded *and* go over $500. I realize it's an unpopular opinion, but I had wanted my pieces that are branded but not one of the listed branded to go to authentication. Both should go over $500, but they won't qualify, apparently.  I think that having authenticators protects both side...