Trust & Verification
How Authentication Works
ERA handles verification, then pays you.
Step 1
ERA accepts offer
ERA and the seller agree on a price, pending verification.
Step 2
Ship your card
ERA emails you a transaction-specific packing slip and shipping instructions to Fanatics.
Step 3
Card is verified
Fanatics verifies slabs; CGC verifies raw cards via Fanatics Vault.
Slabbed ~3–5 business days · Raw ~22 business daysEstimates, not guaranteed.
Step 4
Get paid
ERA pays after verification and Vault receipt from Fanatics.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a Fanatics account?
- No. ERA handles the submission.
- Where do I ship my card?
- You ship directly to Fanatics. Use the packing slip ERA emails you.
- Who verifies the card?
- Fanatics verifies slabs; CGC verifies raw cards via Fanatics Vault.
- When do I get paid?
- ERA pays after verification and Vault receipt from Fanatics.
- What happens if my card fails authentication?
- The purchase is canceled and the card is returned under Fanatics or CGC policy.
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