When your item arrives, The Realest documents its receipt and examines it against the applicable certification standards and marketplace acceptance criteria.
The review may include:
- Confirming the item matches the photographs and information submitted
- Examining its identifying features and condition
- Verifying serial numbers, manufacturer tags, and other identifying markings against available records
- Reviewing authentication, hologram, ownership, and provenance records
- Validating details with teams, leagues, players, equipment managers, and relevant third-party experts
- Checking the consistency of the represented history
- Evaluating whether the available evidence supports the item’s represented history
The evidence considered may vary based on the item and the claim being evaluated. Based on this review, The Realest determines, at its sole discretion, whether the item will be certified. The certification fee pays for this review process; not for a guaranteed result.