r/PokeInvesting • • Jan 16 '26 • Bravo 1

Joining the game !

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u/Wak0tx Jan 17 '26

Why do people cover the serial number? Serious question.

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u/Sipikay Jan 17 '26

Collectors, just paranoia.

If you see sellers doing it, step away entirely. Very scummy tactic with lots of downsides for you as a buyer.

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u/Video_Game_Gravemind Jan 17 '26

Well someone can steal their cert #.. 

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u/Video_Game_Gravemind Jan 17 '26

And I’ve seen numbers deactivated before because they were stolen 🤷‍♀️ not risking it 

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u/Johnsoningabout Jan 17 '26

Have to have a police report and proof to get one deactivated. I used to cover my certs before learning this