Collectibles Library Archives - Industrial Inspection & Consulting

Reviewing Pokemon ETB Cases

Reviewing Tampered Pokemon Prismatic ETB Booster Cases

Our client purchased a booster box case. Upon receipt he noticed the tape was cut. Upon reaching out to the seller they were told it was opened to retrieve packing & shipping information. Unsatisfied with this answer, our client sent the case for us to inspect.

While three of four boxes appear to have the correct contents, one box is not configured the same and contains a stack of cards rather than 9 packs. Box 3 has the dice and counters on one end while the other three boxes have these materials in between the two groups of cards. Additionally, we are unable to identify any of the cards in the stack while we can ID cards in each of the other ETBs. This product does not pass our letter of authenticity criteria.

Authenticating Fusion Strike Pokemon God Boxes using CT Scanning

Authenticating Fusion Strike Pokemon "God" Boxes using CT Scanning

Typically a Fusion Strike Pokemon booster box has 12-14 hits. However, some boxes were produced in error and could contain an additional 9-12 hits. Using industrial CT scanning technology we are able to authenticate these boxes, count the number of hits, and ensure that the cards match the set.

CT Scanning Magic the Gathering Serial Numbers

Using CT Scanning to Authenticate Modern Magic the Gathering Boxes

Verifying contents of high value collectibles is critical for giving collectors peace of mind. While Magic the Gathering is difficult to image, more modern sets can be evaluated to ensure they match prdocut descriptions for metrics like quantity of packs and cards & serial numbers in the right locations.

Topps Genesis CT Scan Authentications

Topps Genesis CT Scan

Using industrial CT scanning we can authenticate products like Topps Genesis boxes to ensure they meet manufacturer specifications or have not been tampered with.

Authenticating Evolving Skies Booster Box Cases

CT Scanning Evolving Skies Booster Boxes & Cases

For months our team tried to perfect Pokemon Evolving Skies six box cases to no avail. However, recently, we had a breakthrough and are now able to complete individual booster boxes and entire cases.

Below shows what Umbreon looks like within a booster case scan. We can differentiate between Umbreon and Moonbreon by comparing the ears and the slanted, central eye.

These products are often tampered with, and so interested parties have turned to us for authentication services.

FAKE, REPACKED, OR SUSPECT BOXES

This case had the incorrect quantity of packs within several of the six booster boxes.

CT Scanning Modern Prismatic Evolutions ETBs

Every day we are asked if we can scan modern collector cards. The answer is yes, though there are rarely products worth the cost of shipping and evaluation. Due to the hype behind the new Prismatic Evolutions ETB, we wanted to demonstrate what this data looks like.

Prismatic Evolutions ETB - Umbreon Holographic

Panini National Treasures CT Scan

Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Box CT Scan

Goldin Auctions & IIC team up for Collectibles Authentications

IIC provides Letter of Authentication to Goldin Auctions

Pokémon’s Chinese-language Base Set release is considered one of the rarest language localizations associated with the inaugural expansion. Looking through the lens of the most coveted card in the issue, Charizard’s 1st Edition Rare Holofoil entry, PSA has validated just 192 copies of the Chinese variation, as compared to nearly 14,000 Japanese-language copies (for which no “1st Edition” designation was given), more than 4,700 English-language examples, more than 2,000 German-language specimens, and more than 330 Spanish-language copies. The box’s exterior reflects minor, routine wear from handling and storage and remains securely sealed within the manufacturer’s cellophane wrapping.

This seldom-encountered booster box comes with a LOA from Industrial Inspection & Consulting LLC. IIC reviewed this specimen for Goldin to verify authenticity and confirm it has not been tampered with. Goldin has no knowledge of the contents or potential card identities. Goldin is proud to take these extra measures to ensure that Pokémon collectors receive a properly reviewed, unadulterated product.