Logan Paul acquired a rare collection of Pokemon first edition cards worth 3.5 million dollars. However, experienced collectors have raised concerns about the authenticity of the cards, leading to suspicions of possible fraud involving the well-known Youtuber.
Origins of the Controversy
The story of these cards dates back to March 2021 when they were first listed on eBay with numerous inconsistencies and conflicting narratives regarding how the seller obtained the collection. Despite selling for over $72,000, doubts surrounding the legitimacy of the cards arose, with the average value of such collections being significantly higher. Other collectors began questioning the validity of the set at that time.
The fan site PokeBeach compiled evidence highlighting various discrepancies and issues with the box of cards purchased by Paul. For instance, the sticker did not appear to have aged, an additional letter was present in the serial number, the barcode did not match the serial number, and the sealing tape differed from the original Wizards of the Coast edition.
Logan Paul's Dilemma
Logan Paul revealed his plans to travel to Chicago to authenticate the collection at the baseball card exchange. However, this exchange lacks a reliable track record of verifying Pokémon cards, raising doubts within the fan community regarding the validity of the authentication.
Given Paul's history of falling victim to counterfeits, such as the $2.6 million NFT scam in 2021, speculation suggests that his recent purchase may also be fraudulent. If proven to be fake, what will he do with the collection? Share your thoughts in the comments and consider sharing the article if you found it interesting!
