One of the most popular platforms to buy and sell memorabilia on is Ebay. Although Ebay is a great way to find just about anything, there are a few things you should be aware of before making your bid.
The first thing you need to do before bidding is to do some research on the item you’re looking at. Have an idea of the price range that the item typically goes for and what item/signature is supposed to look like. A simple Google search is an easy way to do this. This will help you avoid phony items and deals that are “too good to be true”.
The next thing you need to check is the description of the item. Make sure that the description of the item matches the picture. If the description doesn’t fit the picture, it’s probably a good idea to message the seller or not bid at all. It is also important to check the sellers return policy in case there is some issue with the item and you need to return it.
Another thing to look at is the type of authentication the item has. As I’ve written before, a COA is only as good as the company it is written by. If the item doesn’t come with a COA, or the COA is from a company you’ve never heard of, there is a good chance that the item isn’t real.
One last thing to check is the seller’s feedback rating. Buying from a respected seller usually leads to better results than buying from someone who has a ton of negative feedback. Please be aware that just because someone’s seller rating is good, it doesn’t mean that there items are real. The COA is always the most important.
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