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eBay makes major change to listing rules affecting millions of buyers and sellers

Cards sold for £500 or more will be inspected by Professional Sports Authenticator before delivery as eBay expands its buyer protection service.

  • The marketplace launched its Authenticity Guarantee for trading cards listed above £500, affecting millions of buyers and sellers in a major shift to listing rules.
  • Trust is critical in the world of collectables, and the platform leverages 30 years of expertise and innovation to enhance buyer and seller experiences.
  • Sellers must send qualifying items to a Professional Sports Authenticator for physical inspection; once approved, items ship with an e-tag and QR code for verification.
  • Adam Ireland, Vice President and General Manager, Global Collectables, said the expansion "offers buyers and sellers an enhanced experience for high-value trading card transactions, and represents a global milestone."
  • The service will expand to all trading cards priced above £500 by June, with previous high-value sales including the Edition Shadowless Charizard Base Set Holo Rare.
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eBay makes major change to listing rules affecting millions of buyers and sellers

eBay has launched an Authenticity Guarantee for trading cards being sold on the marketplace.

·Swindon, United Kingdom
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Swindon Advertiser broke the news in Swindon, United Kingdom on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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