---
title: "eBay launches sneaker authentication service to combat counterfeit sales"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/ebay-launches-sneaker-authentication-service-to-combat-counterfeit-sales-zt9llywcj
source_url: https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21514028/ebay-sneaker-con-authentication-100-guarantee-fake-counterfeit-limited-edition
type: article
source: "The Verge"
published: 2020-10-13T09:17:16.649Z
updated: 2021-10-07T14:17:10.317Z
tags: ["authentication"]
reading_time: 3
upvotes: 0
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# eBay launches sneaker authentication service to combat counterfeit sales

**[The Verge](https://daily.dev/sources/verge)** · 3 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

eBay is launching a new sneaker authentication service to verify that shoes sold on the platform match what their listings claim. The service will start the week of October 25th and cover the most popular sneaker styles and brands. By early 2021 it will expand to cover all sneakers sold for over $100 on eBay in the US.

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