Sector assignment isn't copiable
even slight discrepancies indicate counterfeits Step 6: Light & Blacklight Test Real cards allow very little light through Fake cards often let light shine through easily UV/blacklight can highlight non-standard patterns Step 7: Font, Symbols & Set Info Check font, energy symbols, set icon, and card numbering Red flags: typos, missing symbols, incorrect numbers Compare rare Pokemon cards to verified database examples ([fake Pokemon card database checker]) Step 8: Check Sealed Packs & Booster Authenticity Verify pack crimp, barcodes, and included code cards Look for loose wrapping, misprints, or incorrect packaging UK buyers should cross-check with official Pokemon UK packaging Step 9: Evaluate Seller & Price Too cheap = red flag Avoid sellers with vague photos or poor reviews Prefer trusted UK marketplaces: eBay UK, verified local stores, Pixel Hub Step 10: Authentication & Grading For high-value cards, use PSA, BGS, or CGC grading services Verify slab serial numbers online Remember: fake slabs exist
A Dragonite card with an inverted stamp, for example, was at one point listed on the site TrollandToad for nearly $1,500
If nothing else, this is just another example of how the Pokemon TCG is continuing to explode in value.
