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Cross-check any PSA, Beckett, SGC, CGC, Upper Deck or JSA certificate against official databases and an independent registry of compromised slabs, forged autographs and reused cert numbers.

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The CheckCOA app reads PSA, Beckett and JSA stickers straight through the camera - no typing, no browser tabs, no guessing at the show floor.

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OCR reads the cert number off the sticker or slab label - hands full, one tap.
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Provider database and Fraud Alert registry checked in parallel, live on screen.
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Compromised cert warnings surface before you hand over cash.

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Four deterministic steps, played back on the real app. Hover a step to watch it.

01
Pick a provider
Choose from 25+ authenticators - PSA, Beckett, SGC, CGC, JSA, Upper Deck and more. Switch any time mid-flow.
02
Scan or type the cert
Point the camera at a QR code or slab barcode. Or paste the number manually. OCR reads PSA, Beckett and JSA labels automatically.
03
Parallel verification
We query the provider database and our Fraud Alert registry simultaneously - official records on one side, thousands of reported fakes on the other.
04
Get an auditable record
Every scan is archived in your history - searchable, exportable, and attached with evidence photos if a flag is raised.
CheckCOA app: choose a service to scan
INSTANT MATCH · VERIFIED
FRAUD ALERT · CERT 2W114072
STEP 01 · PROVIDER SELECT

One lookup.
Two independent checks.

The official database tells you what a certificate belongs to. CheckCOA tells you where else that number has surfaced: which sellers, which listings, and who already reported it.

BECKETT
OFFICIAL PROVIDER DB···
BECKETT lookup
Certificate Found
ItemJersey
SignerMichael Jordan
CertAE17183
CompanyBAS Beckett
DB photoOn file
Confirms the record exists.
CHECKCOA FRAUD INTELLIGENCE···
Evidence graph
Marketplace monitoring12,238
Community reports3,417
Social evidence1,865
Collector forums642
CheckCOA investigations308
5 intelligence sources cross-checked against this number
Wrong sticker placement · mesh alignment · stitching
Flagged: compromised certificate
Certificate found across 4 sellers
4 evidence photos · community + internal
Listed jersey is not the certified jersey
Sticker placement · mesh alignment · stitching
EVIDENCE COMPARISONMichael Jordan signed Mitchell & Ness Bulls Jersey
Beckett database photo
PROVIDER RECORDBeckett database photoCERT AE17183 · certified item on file
eBay listing photoMesh holesSticker
FLAGGED LISTINGeBay listing photojersey_city_customs · US $1,769.99 · "NEW"
01
Mesh holes don’t line up

The white mesh inside the “3” sits differently on the listed jersey.

02
Sticker placement is off

The BAS sticker is in the wrong spot — and it is a hologram, not the matte silver seal on the certified item.

03
The autograph is a near-exact copy

Placement, apparent pressure, bends and stroke shape track the certified photo too closely for a hand signature — it reads as a print or transfer.

Same certificate number, different jersey, while the autograph is reproduced almost stroke for stroke.
EVIDENCE PHOTOS (4)Cert AE17183 found across 4 sellers01 / 04
jersey_city_customstkyjayv_0luimah_0collecting4ever1 Different jersey, same cert
One certified jersey. Four live listings using its number. One already sold for $1,300.
VERDICTMichael Jordan signed Mitchell & Ness Bulls Jersey
OFFICIAL DB
Certificate found

BECKETT confirms this number was issued for a signed jersey. That is the whole answer an official lookup can give.

No seller history · no reports · no evidence photos
FRAUD ALERT DB
Compromised cert · different jersey
  • Autograph reproduced almost stroke for stroke: a print or transfer, not a hand signature
  • Mesh alignment, stitching and sticker placement belong to a different jersey
  • Certificate number already found across 4 sellers
jersey_city_customstkyjayv_0luimah_0collecting4ever1Evidence photos (4)
Found in the official database. Flagged by CheckCOA.
26,302 flagged certificates
Reused numbers, fake slabs, forged autographs
Screened on every lookup
Curated from partners, investigations and community reports
$1.2M in losses prevented
Reported by collectors after a flagged lookup
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FRAUD REGISTRY
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Certificates flagged.
Every single one, instantly.
Fake slabs. Duplicate stickers. Rehoused cards. Reused cert numbers. Our registry is curated by hobby veterans and screened against every lookup automatically.
25+ PROVIDERS
Every authenticator. One place.
PSA · Beckett · SGC · CGC · Upper Deck · JSA · SWAU · Tristar · Fanatics · and 15 more - autograph COAs and graded cards, all supported.
UNIVERSAL SCANNER
QR · OCR · Type.
Scan the QR code, photograph the label for OCR, or type the number. Any provider, from your desk or from the show floor.
SMART HISTORY
Never lose a record.
Every scan archived and searchable. Collections, wishlist, bulk CSV for dealers. Exportable as PDF for insurance and resale.
DEALER TOOLS
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Process thousands of certs at once. Export branded reports for buyers. Plug the verification API directly into your listings.

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Straight answers.

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01How do I choose the correct provider and lookup type?+
Start with the name printed on the sticker, COA, LOA or slab label, then choose the item type. Autograph authentication and card grading can use separate databases even when the brand is the same: Beckett BAS is for autograph stickers and paperwork, while BGS, BVG and BCCG are for graded-card slabs; PSA/DNA is for autographs, while PSA graded cards use the card-cert lookup. If a result describes a different kind of item, switch lookup type instead of treating the mismatch as a valid verification.
02What is the safest way to check a COA or slab before buying?+
Enter or scan the complete certificate number and compare every returned field with the exact object in the listing. Check the signer or subject, item type, card year and set, grade, sticker or label number, and any available provider images. Ask for current front-and-back photos, review seller history, search for duplicated images and use protected payment. Save the listing and lookup result for valuable purchases. A certificate lookup is a strong first screen, but provenance and the physical item still matter.
03How can I spot a fake autograph COA before I buy?+
Start with the certificate number. CheckCOA retrieves the provider record when available and automatically screens every lookup against our Fraud Alert database of 26,000+ known fake, stolen, reused and compromised certificate records. Fraud Alert is included free with every verification, but a clean result is not a guarantee of authenticity. Always compare item photos, seller history, provenance and provider details before buying.
04Can I list my verified items on eBay from CheckCOA?+
Yes. The Listing Builder turns a certificate you have already verified into a ready-to-publish ebay.com listing. CheckCOA builds the title from the grader or authenticator's own published facts and writes the description from those same facts; it never invents a certificate number, grade or edition, and it never sets your price. You connect your eBay account once, review the listing, then confirm before anything goes live. Preparing a listing creates an unpublished offer that no buyer can see and that costs nothing.
05How many eBay listings can I create per month?+
Collector includes 20 published listings a month, one item at a time. Dealer has no monthly limit and lists in batches of up to 20 items. A listing counts only when it actually goes live, so building, editing and regenerating a listing are free, and the allowance resets on your billing date along with your scans.
06What access does CheckCOA get to my eBay account?+
Only what is needed to create your listings. You sign in on eBay's own page and CheckCOA never sees your eBay password. The connection requests permission to manage your inventory and listings, to read your business policies, and to confirm which account is connected. It does not request access to your orders, buyer messages or payouts. You can disconnect the account at any time in eBay Settings.
07What happens when I reach my monthly limits?+
That scan type becomes unavailable until your next billing cycle. You can upgrade your plan or buy one-time packs to continue immediately.
08Do one-time packs expire?+
No. One-time packs are non-expiring (unless explicitly stated otherwise at checkout).
09How do payments work?+
Payments are processed securely by Stripe. CheckCOA never stores your full card details.
10Are you affiliated with PSA / Beckett / CGC, etc.?+
No. We are not affiliated with any Provider. We only display the information the Provider returns from its official sources.
11Do you guarantee the authenticity of an item?+
No. We do not authenticate items. We only retrieve and display official Provider records for the certificate number you check.
12Some Provider websites are blocked in my country. Will CheckCOA work?+
In many cases, yes. CheckCOA can retrieve official results through our infrastructure even when a Provider site blocks direct access. Availability depends on the Provider’s current restrictions and uptime.
13What Providers do you support?+
We support major global Providers for autograph verification and grading across cards, photos, video games, comics, and media. The supported list may expand over time.
14What is Fraud Alert?+
Fraud Alert checks the certificate number against CheckCOA reports connected with stolen stickers, reused numbers, counterfeit paperwork or other suspicious activity. It is included with each verification as an additional warning layer. An alert should prompt closer review of the item, seller and provenance. No alert does not mean the physical item is genuine: a misuse that has not yet been reported will not appear, so the provider record and all visible item details still need to be compared.
15Does 'Compromised' mean my item is fake?+
Not necessarily, but it is a strong warning. It means the certificate number has been associated with suspicious activity (like sticker theft or multiple copies). You should verify the item's provenance carefully.
LIVE · 26,000+ FRAUD ALERTS INDEXED
Verify
before you trust

Cross-check any PSA, Beckett, SGC, CGC, Upper Deck or JSA certificate against official databases and an independent registry of compromised slabs, forged autographs and reused cert numbers.

25+providers
26,000+flagged certs
$1.1Mloss prevented
~1.7savg lookup
01 - Verify
Select a provider to verify
Autographed items14 of 25+

Pick a provider to open the verification window. Every lookup is checked against the official database and 26,000+ fraud records.

02 - How it works
Four steps, one lookup
PROVIDER SELECT

Choose from 25+ authenticators - PSA, Beckett, SGC, CGC, JSA, Upper Deck and more. Switch any time mid-flow.

03 - Fraud Alert
26,000+ certs you should never buy
FRAUD ALERTBECKETT #AE17183
Reused cert number found across 4 sellers

The same Beckett number appears on four different listings. Evidence photos and seller history are attached to every record.

+1
Open fraud record
04 - Why CheckCOA
Built by a collector, for collectors who can’t afford to get burned
FRAUD REGISTRYCertificates flagged, instantly.

Fake slabs, duplicate stickers, rehoused cards and reused cert numbers, curated by hobby veterans and screened on every lookup.

25+ PROVIDERSEvery authenticator. One place.

PSA · Beckett · SGC · CGC · Upper Deck · JSA · SWAU · Tristar · Fanatics - and more.

UNIVERSAL SCANNERQR · OCR · Type.

Any input method, any provider. Under a couple of seconds, from your desk or the show floor.

SMART HISTORYNever lose a record.

Every scan archived and searchable. Collections, wishlist, bulk CSV, PDF export.

05 - Pricing
Free to start. Scales with your collection.
FREEFree
$0.00forever
  • 15 verifications / month (5 per day)
  • Fraud Alert included
  • 30-day history
DEALERDealer
$39.99/ month
$479.88 billed yearly
  • 1,500 verifications / month
  • Bulk CSV upload
  • Branded reports
  • API access
OR BUY ONE-TIME PACKS
Starter50credits · never expire
$3.99$0.08 / credit
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Pro1000credits · never expire
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06 - FAQ
Straight answers

Start with the name printed on the sticker, COA, LOA or slab label, then choose the item type. Autograph authentication and card grading can use separate databases even when the brand is the same: Beckett BAS is for autograph stickers and paperwork, while BGS, BVG and BCCG are for graded-card slabs; PSA/DNA is for autographs, while PSA graded cards use the card-cert lookup. If a result describes a different kind of item, switch lookup type instead of treating the mismatch as a valid verification.