Our Commitment to Authenticity
The integrity of collectible trading cards is the foundation of the hobby. At CardRelics, counterfeit protection is not an afterthought — it is our primary operating standard.
The CardRelics 5-Point Authentication Protocol
- Surface Texture & Holographic Pattern: Modern Ultra Rare and Secret Rare cards utilize complex mechanical texturing. We inspect holographic light reflection angles, micro-groove depth, and fingerprint clarity against verified factory reference sheets.
- Micro-Print & Rosette Analysis: Using 10x and 30x optical magnification, we verify font typography, energy symbols, and copyright text clarity to confirm authentic offset lithography rather than digital inkjet reproduction.
- Card Stock Density & Light-Bleed Test: Genuine Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards feature proprietary layered paper cores. We test opacity, rigidity, and edge laminate composition.
- Factory Seal Verification: Sealed boxes undergo inspection of shrink-wrap seam lines, manufacturer heat-stamps, micro-perforation breathability holes, and weight consistency to ensure zero resealing.
- Third-Party Slab Validation: For graded cards (PSA, BGS, CGC), certification serial numbers, barcode data, and holographic security seals are verified directly against official registry databases.
Every order is backed by our full 100% money-back authenticity guarantee. If any card purchased from CardRelics is ever determined to be inauthentic by a major third-party grading service, we will refund your purchase price in full, indefinitely.