If you’re a frequent Whatnot shopper and avid Funko Pop! collector, your latest purchases can now be authenticated and graded with just a few clicks.
Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) and livestreaming shopping platform Whatnot have revealed a new partnership that offers authentication and grading services for Funko Pop! figures. Collectors who buy Pops! through Whatnot can get them authenticated and graded all before the Pop! is shipped.
PSA and Whatnot unveiled the initial launch of their partnership last year, which provided authentication and grading services for trading cards purchased on the platform. The expansion into Pops! reflects the growing demand for collectible items and the explosive popularity of Whatnot’s livestream shopping model. Over the last several years, Whatnot has offered fans live shopping experiences with the goal of creating a like-minded community for people to share their passions.
As the number of fake Funko Pops!, sticker swaps, and inconsistently advertised Pops! continues to rise, PSA’s authentication and grading services aim to eliminate these issues. When collectors select to add PSA’s services to their Pops! purchase on Whatnot, their items will automatically be authenticated, graded, and encapsulated before being shipped back to the buyer.
To shop Funko Pops! on Whatnot, visit www.whatnot.com or download the Whatnot app for Android or iOS.
