Source: eBay Services – Options, Authentication & Grading
Do you need a professional opinion on your item’s authenticity or condition? To help you find the right type of expertise, eBay has links to companies that provide this specialized service.
Opinions. Get a quick, preliminary opinion online regarding an item’s authenticity before you buy or sell it. This service is currently available only for sports autographs and memorabilia. Authentication. Find out whether an item is genuine based on an independent authenticator’s physical inspection. Grading. Determine the physical condition of an item.
Click here for eBay’s list of professional authentication servicers. From Beanies to baseball cards, you’ll find just about anything you need authenticated can be easily submitted online. Some sites even offer special icons to put on your eBay auction sites to show potential Buyers your item is authentic.