Tiktok Shop Academy

Collectibles Policy

01/23/2026

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Key Points:
  • When listing collectibles on TikTok Shop, you may be required to submit:
    • A Certificate of Authenticity from an approved third-party authenticator or agency
    • Documentation proving authenticity
    • Clear product images
    • Accurate information about the item's condition
  • To offer breaks on TikTok Shop, sellers must:
    • Maintain a Shop Performance Score (SPS) of ≥ 2.5
    • Successfully complete Category Qualification
This policy outlines the requirements for selling Collectibles on TikTok Shop.

Collectibles

A collectible is a unique or rare item with personal, historical, or cultural value.
When listing collectibles:
  • Include proof of authenticity.
  • Clearly describe the item’s condition.
  • Provide accurate and detailed information.
This helps customers make informed decisions and builds trust in your shop.
Examples of collectibles customers actively seek on TikTok Shop include:
  • Action Figures
  • Vintage Comics
  • Autographed Jerseys

Requirements to Sell Collectibles

Sellers who list collectibles must accurately describe the item’s condition. Sellers must also clearly disclose any defects, wear, or restorations in the product listing. In addition, sellers must meet the following requirements when listing collectibles on TikTok Shop.

Condition Attribute

During the product listing process, you must select one of the following condition attributes that best represents the item:
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Sports Memorabilia Collectibles (Collectible Condition)

Sellers listing collectible sports memorabilia must meet the following requirements.
Examples of Collectible Sports Memorabilia
  • Balls, Bats, and Gloves
  • Books and Magazines
  • Cereal Boxes
  • Cups and Mugs
  • Figurines
  • Flags and Banners
  • Golf Clubs
  • Helmets
  • Hockey Pucks
  • Jerseys
  • Key Chains
  • Lithographs
  • Patches
  • Photographs
  • Prints, Posters, and Signs
  • Shirts, Shoes, and Hats
  • Stickers
  • Ticket Stubs
  • Trophies and Plaques

Documentation Requirements for Collectible Sports Memorabilia

The following is required for collectible sports memorabilia:
  1. If the collectible sports memorabilia is autographed, sellers must provide a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) or Letter of Authenticity (LOA). The COA or LOA must be issued by an approved authentication service. COAs must be from one of the following:
    • Beckett Authentication
    • Certified Authentication Services (CAS)
    • Fanatics Authentic
    • James Spence Authentication (JSA)
    • Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)
    • PROVA Group
    • Sportscard Guaranty Corporation (SGC)
    • Sports Memorabilia
    • Steiner Sports
    • Tristar Productions
    • Upper Deck
  2. Clear images of the product
  3. If autographed, a clear image of the autograph and authentication sticker or label
If the product is marketed for children under 13 years of age:
  1. Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
  2. Test Report from a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) accredited laboratory
  3. Sample tracking label

Additional Requirements for Collectible Sports Books and Publications (New and Collectible Condition):

  1. ISBN, ISSN, JAN, or EAN (standard product identifiers)
  2. If no identifier is available, a COA or LOA from an approved authentication service or agency must be provided. If neither is available, the item cannot be sold.

Entertainment Collectibles (Collectible Condition)

Sellers listing entertainment collectibles must meet the following requirements.
Examples of Entertainment Collectibles
  • Building Kits
  • CDs, DVDs, & Vinyl Records
  • Pinbacks
  • Comics & Manga
  • Figurines, Statues & Bobbleheads
  • Model Cars & Diecast Toys

Documentation Requirements for Entertainment Collectibles

  1. Certificate of Authenticity (COA) or Letter of Authenticity (LOA) by an approved authentication service or agency
  2. Clear images of the product
  3. If autographed, a clear image of the autograph and authentication sticker or label
If the product is marketed for children under 13 years of age:
  1. Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
  2. Test Report from a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) accredited laboratory
  3. Sample tracking label

Comics, Manga, and Magazines (New and Collectible Condition)

Sellers listing comics, manga, and magazines in new and collectible condition must meet the following requirements.

Documentation Requirements for Comics, Manga, and Magazines

The following is required for comics, manga, and magazines:
  1. Clear images of the product (stock photos are not acceptable)
  2. If autographed, a clear image of the autograph and authentication sticker or label
  3. ISBN, ISSN, JAN, or EAN (standard product identifiers)
  4. If no identifier is available, a COA or LOA from an approved authentication service or agency must be provided. If neither is available, the item cannot be sold.
If the product is graded, sellers must provide one of the following:
  1. Certificate of Authenticity (COA) or Letter of Authenticity (LOA) by an approved authentication service or agency. COA must be from one of the following:
    • Beckett Authentication
    • Certified Authentication Services (CAS)
    • Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
    • Comic Book Certification Services (CBCS)
    • Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)
  2. A security label or hologram provided by the seller of record. This must be accompanied by one of the following forms of verifiable documentation:
    • An individually numbered COA, LOA, or hologram that can be verified in a public online database
    • A copy of a contractual agreement between the seller and the personality following a private or public autograph appearance
    • Proof of a direct working relationship with the personality, studio, or an authorized representative
    • Proof of acquisition of an item used on set or during a performance from the personality’s estate, studio, or authorized representative
    • Exact photo proof showing the item being signed by the personality, with the signature or inscription matching the listing image

Coins and Money Collectibles (Graded, Collectible Condition)

Coins and money collectibles include graded US coins and graded US paper money that are not in circulation. Only invited sellers and creators may offer these products on TikTok Shop.Examples of Coins & Money Collectibles include, but are not limited to:
  • US Paper Money
  • US Coins

Prohibited Products

  • Raw or uncertified coins/currency
  • Foreign currency, tokens, medals, bullion bars/rounds
  • Fantasy/novelty notes or non-U.S. monetary collectibles
  • Counterfeit, replica, or misrepresented items
For more information, see Prohibited Products Policy.

Documentation and Listing Requirements for Graded Coins & Money Collectibles

Sellers listing graded coins or currency must meet the following requirements:
  1. Items must be graded and authenticated by an industry-recognized grading service.
  2. The grading service, numeric grade, denomination, and certification number must match the slab.
  3. Clear images of the slab must be provided, including the certification number.
  4. Any material facts affecting collectibility must be disclosed (e.g., cleaning, toning, damage, environmental exposure).
  5. Listings clearly state that collectible items are not guaranteed investments.
Approved grading and authentication services include:
  • Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)
  • Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)
  • American Numismatic Association Certification Service (ANACS)
  • Independent Coin Grading Company (ICG)
  • Paper Money Guaranty (PMG)
  • Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC)
  • International Coin Certification Service (ICCS)
  • Legacy Currency Grading
Listings referencing non-approved grading companies cannot be sold.

Antique Collectibles (Collectible Condition)

Antique Collectibles include items with historical, cultural, or decorative value produced in earlier time periods. Only invited sellers may offer Antique Collectibles on TikTok Shop.Examples of Antique Collectibles include, but are not limited to:
  • Furniture, musical instruments, and sewing items (pre-1930)
  • Decorative arts (e.g., silver, tapestries, rugs, carpets)
  • Books, manuscripts, maps, and globes
  • Cultural, maritime, scientific, and medical artifacts
  • Architectural, garden, mercantile, and trade items
  • Restoration and care supplies for antiques

Prohibited Products

TikTok Shop prohibits the following:
  • Artifacts, archaeological items, or protected cultural heritage items that are restricted under applicable cultural property or heritage protection laws
  • "Antique-style” items made with modern craftsmanship
  • Forged or falsified items, including misrepresented provenance, age, or cultural origin

Requirements for Antique Collectibles

Sellers listing Antique Collectibles must:
  1. Provide real images of the item
  2. Accurately describe age, materials, and condition
  3. Clearly distinguish modern reproductions from genuine antiques
  4. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements for the products they sell

Auctions

An auction is a sale where items are sold to the highest bidder. Customers place bids, and when the auction ends, the item is sold to the customer with the highest bid.
Auctions on TikTok Shop are permitted for collectibles.All live bidding must be run using TikTok’s Countdown Bidding Feature, which has a built-in timer so customers can place bids as the clock counts down. Once the countdown ends, the highest bid is locked in.
  • Any auctions or related activities conducted outside this feature are not allowed.
  • Misuse of the Countdown Bidding Feature is also prohibited.
  • Sellers must maintain a Shop Performance Score (SPS) of 2.5 or higher to use this feature. If the SPS falls below 2.5, access will be removed.
TikTok Shop reserves the right to remove access to this feature at any time. For more details on accessing this feature and enabling auctions, refer to the Countdown Bidding feature guide.

Surprise Sets

A Surprise Set is a type of auction product offering where the exact item(s) a customer purchases are revealed after the auction ends.This feature is invite-only and available to sellers with a Seller Performance Score (SPS) of 2.5 or higher.

Seller Requirements

Sellers must ensure the following:
  • Products are listed in the Collectibles category, such as:
    • Trading cards
    • Comics and manga
    • Model cars
  • All items in a set are:
    • Manufacturer-sealed
    • In original packaging
    • Unmodified
    • From the same collectibles category
  • Each set has a maximum bidding price of $100 or less
  • All items in the set have similar retail or market value to ensure fairness

Listing and LIVE Display Requirements

When creating and promoting a Surprise Set, sellers must:
  • Use a clear product title that explains what customers may receive
  • List the quantity of each possible item included in the set
  • Select the correct Collectibles category
  • Provide accurate product dimensions, where applicable
  • Display all possible items included in the Surprise Set on screen during LIVE

Where to Access Surprise Sets

Sellers have a couple of pathways to access this feature:From Seller Center
  1. Go to Manage Products
  2. Click Add New Product
  3. Select Create Surprise Set
From LIVE Console
  1. Schedule an event and select Go LIVE
  2. Go to the Surprise Set tab, or
  3. Select Auctions, then click Create Surprise Set
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Breaks

A "break" is when a sealed pack, box, or case of items is opened—typically during a livestream—and the contents are distributed to paying customers.
You can offer breaks on TikTok Shop if your Shop Performance Score (SPS) ≥ 2.5 and have successfully completed Category Qualification. Refer to the How to Apply section below.Only the following products are currently allowed:
  • Trading Cards
  • Memorabilia

Break Types You Can Offer

The following break types are allowed on TikTok Shop:
  • Personal Breaks
    • Customers purchase an entire pack, box, or case, which the seller then opens live on their behalf.
  • Pick Your Team/Type Breaks
    • Customers select the type of item they want. This is typically a team, player, division or energy. The customer claims those items matching their selection after the break is conducted live.
  • "Pull-Til-You-Win" Breaks
    • Customers select a specific item they want. This is usually a rare or high-value item, such as an autograph or trading card. You'll then open sealed products live until the item is pulled.
    • If the item target isn't pulled within the guaranteed minimum number of items, you must continue opening sealed items until it's opened.
    • All opened items are shipped to the customer.
    • Listings for "pull-til-you-win" breaks must clearly include the minimum pack guarantee in the title or variant.
All break types must be sealed and unmodified prior to the break.
Break livestreams are only allowed within the US.

Prohibited Break Types

The following break types are prohibited on TikTok Shop:
  • Random Card Breaks
  • Draft-Style Breaks
  • Bounties Breaks
Gambling activities are prohibited on TikTok Shop. This includes any form of randomized distribution where customers don't select a specific type of product. For more information, see Gambling Policy.

How to Apply

You can apply to sell breaks through the Qualification Center by clicking here or following the steps below:
  1. Log into your Seller Center account.
  2. Click your shop icon in the top right corner.
  3. Go to My Account > Account Settings.
  4. Select Qualification Center.
  5. Click on Category Qualification.
  6. Click Add Category Authorization and follow the prompts to submit your application.
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For more information, refer to Your Guide to Category Qualification.

Requirements for Live Auction or Streaming Breaks

These requirements apply to break listings, specifically those sold through live auctions or streaming events. Each listing must meet the following requirements to be eligible for sale.
  1. Product Category
Choosing the right category ensures your listing appears in search and filters. Select the most accurate category for your break:
  • Collectibles > Trading Cards and Accessories
    • Sports Trading Cards > Sports Card Breaks > Trading Card Breaks Only
    • Sports Trading Cards > Sports Card Breaks > Mixed Breaks
    • Non-Sports Trading Cards > Non-Sports Card Breaks
  • Collectibles > Memorabilia Breaks
    • Sports Collectibles > Memorabilia Breaks
    • Entertainment > Breaks
  1. Product Title
Titles must reflect the nature of the break. You can keep titles general—especially for live selling—or include more detail when appropriate.
  • Allowed Examples:
    • Live Auction Sports Trading Cards
    • Cards on the Screen – Mystery Pack Break
    • Pick Your Energy – Shrouded Fable ETB CASE BREAK (x90 Packs) (for memorabilia breaks)
You are not required to reference specific players, teams, or products in the title, but you may do so if relevant.
  1. Product Description
Your product description must give buyers enough information to understand what they’re purchasing. The level of detail can vary depending on the break type, but the following are required:
  • You must include:
    • The card or memorabilia type or category
      • Examples: sports, non-sport, pre-owned, mystery pack, repack
    • A general explanation of how the break works
      • Example: “Participants will receive cards pulled live based on selected energy type.”
      • Example: “Mystery repack cards will be revealed live and distributed to buyers post-break.”
  • Optional, but encouraged:
    • Mention general contents if known (teams, players, themes, styles, certification info)
      • Example: “This autographed bat is certified by Beckett, Fanatics, or JSA.”
      • Example: “Cards may include rookies and legends from major sports leagues.”
Detailed itemization of every card or memorabilia piece is not required, especially for live breaks.
  1. Product Images
Your images should help buyers identify the break. However, you are not required to show every individual card or item.
  • You may include:
    • Company or brand logos
    • Images of sealed products or break formats
    • Themed graphics that represent the type of break
  • You do not need to include:
    • Photos of each individual card or item shown during the break
    • Full inventory breakdowns

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

We regularly review shops for compliance with our policies. If violations are identified, we will take enforcement actions on your shop. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Deducting points from your Account Health Rating
  • Removing product listings
  • Revoking your access to offer products for sale
  • Issuing refunds to customers
For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. If you would like to appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section for guidance.

Additional Resource

Check out this one-pager for more information on offering collectibles!
External One-Pager_ Guide for Collectibles.pdf
External One-Pager_ Guide for Collectibles.pdf
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