{"id":473334,"date":"2021-04-07T18:32:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T22:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=473334"},"modified":"2021-04-07T18:32:37","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T22:32:37","slug":"ebay-kicks-off-new-event-series-to-authenticate-and-showcase-high-value-collectibles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ebay-kicks-off-new-event-series-to-authenticate-and-showcase-high-value-collectibles\/","title":{"rendered":"eBay Kicks-Off New Event Series to Authenticate and Showcase High-Value Collectibles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As demand for sneakers, luxury watches, and trading cards skyrockets, eBay hosts authentication events with influential collectors and top sellers<\/h2>\n

eBay to visit top celebs and athletes, offering unprecedented access to the nation’s hottest collections<\/h2>\n

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\n SAN JOSE, Calif.<\/span>, April 7, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Addressing the enormous surge in popularity of collectible goods \u2013\u00a0 such as sneakers, luxury watches, and trading cards \u2013 eBay today announces that it will host events across the country to authenticate some of the most sought-after items in these top sales categories. Taking place in select major cities over the next several weeks, eBay will invite enthusiasts to have their items authenticated on-site, mirroring the authentication practice that the online marketplace offers across these categories.<\/p>\n

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“Younger generations have upended the idea of a traditional portfolio by marrying their passions with financial opportunity,” said Jordan Sweetnam<\/span>, Senior Vice President, eBay North America<\/span>. “We’ve transformed the eBay experience to reflect that change in behavior, ensuring the authenticity of the most covetable, collectible and investment-worthy items in our marketplace.” <\/p>\n

In each city, eBay will also give fans an all-access look at some of the most unique collections of athletes and celebrities, starting in Atlanta<\/span> with basketball star Trae Young’s<\/span> collection of luxury watches.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

“Today’s most recognized personalities are frequently known for their unique collections as much as they are their professions \u2013 for a lot of celebrities, it’s become part of their brand,” said Charis M\u00e1rquez, Vice President of Fashion, eBay. “We’re partnering with these high-profile collectors to unearth incredibly rare and one-of-a-kind collectible items, offering a peek into the most jaw-dropping collections across the country.”<\/p>\n

\n Basketball Star Trae Young Shows Off<\/span> his Enviable Watch Collection:
<\/b>The first stop in Atlanta<\/span> will be to visit basketball star Trae Young<\/span> to check out his collection of new and vintage wristwatches. From Rolex and Cartier to Hublot and Tissot, Trae will give eBay an inside look at his collection, share what he considers before investing in a watch and discuss the pieces that are on his radar for the future. Fans can check out @eBay for a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot and his one-of-a-kind portfolio. <\/p>\n

\n Collector Events:
<\/b>At each collector event taking place across the country, enthusiasts can bring their own items – including sneakers, watches and trading cards – for authentication and appraisal. Guests will pull up to a drive-in authentication station and watch while third party authenticators evaluate their items. They will leave with an estimation of the item’s worth and the option to list their items on eBay. The first event will take place on April 9<\/span> and April 10<\/span> in Atlanta<\/span>. <\/p>\n

After Atlanta<\/span>, eBay will host additional collector events in Nashville<\/span>, Seattle<\/span>, Las Vegas<\/span> and Austin<\/span>, showcasing top collections in each city, including rare and 1 of 1 items from celebrities, sports stars and collectors. <\/p>\n

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