The Sneakerheads Keeping the eBay Authentication Process Legit
brought their back in 2021, securing a team on the ground to keep the sneaker scene clean and ensure buyers are getting the real deal. With a pair of sneakers sold on eBay in Australia every two minutes, it's more important than ever to have the legitness of each pair confirmed before reaching the buyer. eBay have now pulled back the tongue on their authentication operations to introduce the Aussie team keeping you from wearing a fugazzi.
The team is led by their Authentication Operations Manager Lauren and includes three sneakerheads: Boon, Justin and Jerry. They’re experts in sneaker construction, checking every little detail with a fine-tooth comb. But before they even get to the shoes, they first scour the box: ‘The authentication process doesn’t even begin at the sneakers. When I get a pair of shoes that land on my desk, I’m opening the box, looking at the label and the tissue paper.’ And then they go one step further, even ‘sniffing the shoe’ for that premium leather goodness. The team also know as much about the culture as they do the construction, paying extra attention to the small details only a true sneakerhead would notice.
Perhaps the most important aspect of the eBay authentication team is that they care about the sneakersphere, and ‘it’s more than just a job to them, they live and breathe it.’ They relate to sneakerheads and understand the frustration that comes from knowing you’ve been duped, and they channel that into their work to keep the sneaker culture alive and well.
Buying online can be nerve-wracking, but rest assured eBay and their authenticators have got you. Cop your next pair with confidence from , just look for the blue tick!