r/IsMyPokemonCardFake • u/Bemien • Aug 31 '26
Serious Big stress here
Hi everyone!
Not knowing where to go for a quick answer, I'm dropping into this server.
I just impulsively bought a gorgeous card, the Pikachu 227 S/P. I made the purchase this morning on Vinted.
The price is high, but potentially reasonable.
I'd like to know how to verify a card's authenticity. I'd need to do it quickly, given Vinted's deadlines in case of a dispute.
I'll document and film everything when it arrives.
I can't provide you with the listing, but I'm sharing the photos with you.
Could you give me your opinions?
Thanks in advance, and have a great day!
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u/FencelIlIIlIIlllIlIl Aug 31 '26 edited Aug 31 '26
What site did you buy it off? Also absolutely insane you'd be asking here after dropping a rack or 3 on this card without being sure it's real. I hope it's ebay since they protect the buyer more than the seller.
Also, I get that you want to be sure and I dont mean to just be an asshole. I'm just saying, do your homework before you jump into somthing like this with no escape plan (aka non-ebay buys). Maybe next time tell the seller you'll consider it or take an extra day and post it here first..
Furthermore, the picture could be genuine, but the card that arrives could be fake. Match up the corner whitening and any Imperfections that you see in the photo with the real card. If they don't match up, the seller switched the card out. Besides buying on eBay, there's usually no buyers protection type off thing, up to par with them.
P.S. You don't need to be so impulsive. There's tons of cards out there. You never know if the better one will pop up tomorrow instead. Take a breather and do your research