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TikTok Shop requires collectibles listings to be accurate, well-documented, and category-specific. Sellers may need authenticity documents, clear photos, condition disclosures, and in some cases grading or eligibility checks. Collectibles also must comply with Restricted Products Guidelines, and some break-related and money-item categories have extra limits.
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Disclose condition, defects, wear, and restorations clearly.
Use clear, real product images; stock photos are not always allowed.
Provide proof of authenticity when required, such as COA or LOA from approved sources.
Match the required condition attribute and product category to the collectible type.
Some collectibles can only be sold by eligible sellers and/or creators.
Graded coins, money collectibles, and some break products have extra documentation and account requirements.
Break items must be sealed before the break and result in physical shipping to customers.
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The item’s condition is accurately described.
Authenticity is documented with an approved COA/LOA when required.
Images show the actual product or slab clearly.
The listing matches the correct collectible subtype and condition.
Any relevant defects, cleaning, toning, or restoration are disclosed.
Verify the TikTok source before listing, since requirements can change or apply differently by category.
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Stock photos are acceptable for comics, manga, or magazines in new/collectible condition.
An item is an investment or guaranteed to appreciate.
A collectible is rare or one-of-a-kind if the source does not support that claim.
Circulating or ungraded currency can be sold as collectible money items.
Non-approved grading companies are acceptable for graded coin or money listings.
Breaks can use randomization or gambling-style mechanics that TikTok prohibits.
Violation risks
Listing removal
Refunds to customers
Loss of access to sell certain products
Account Health Rating deductions
Enforcement under Restricted Products or Gambling policies
Who it affects
Collectibles sellers
Creators offering eligible collectibles
Sellers of sports memorabilia, entertainment collectibles, comics/manga/magazines, coins and currency, antiques, and breaks
Shops listing graded currency or other restricted collectible subtypes
Source notes
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Key Points:
When listing collectibles on TikTok Shop, you may be required to submit:
A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from an approved third-party authenticator or agency
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:
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:
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
Clear images of the product
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:
Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
Test Report from a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) accredited laboratory
Sample tracking label
Additional Requirements for Collectible Sports Books and Publications (New and Collectible Condition):
ISBN, ISSN, JAN, or EAN (standard product identifiers)
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 may not be sold.
Entertainment Collectibles (Collectible Condition)
Sellers listing entertainment collectibles must meet the following requirements.Examples of Entertainment Collectibles
Building Kits
CDs, DVDs, and Vinyl Records
Pinbacks
Comics & Manga
Figurines, Statues & Bobbleheads
Model Cars & Diecast Toys
Documentation Requirements for Entertainment Collectibles
Certificate of Authenticity (COA) or Letter of Authenticity (LOA) by an approved authentication service or agency
Clear images of the product
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:
Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
Test Report from a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) accredited laboratory
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:
Clear images of the product (stock photos are not acceptable)
If autographed, a clear image of the autograph and authentication sticker or label
ISBN, ISSN, JAN, or EAN (standard product identifiers)
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 may not be sold.
If the product is graded, sellers must provide one of the following:
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)
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 Currency Collectibles (Graded, Collectible Condition)
Coins and currency collectibles include coins and paper money offered as collectible items rather than for active monetary use. Only eligible sellers and creators may offer these products on TikTok Shop.
"Circulating" refers to coins or currency currently used as legal tender in everyday transactions.
Examples of Coins and Money Collectibles include, but are not limited to:
Graded, circulating US coins and currency
Ungraded, non-circulating US coins and currency
Bullion (graded or ungraded)
Non-circulating foreign coins and currency (graded or ungraded)
Publications such as price guides and hobby magazines
Supplies such as coin holders, cleaning products, and collection kits
Prohibited Products
Coins and currency that are ungraded and circulating
Foreign coins and currency that are circulating
Coins and currency listed for active monetary use rather than as collectible items (including raw or uncertified items)
Foreign currency, tokens, medals, or bullion bars/rounds intended for monetary use or investment purposes
Fantasy/novelty notes intended to resemble real currency, or non-U.S. monetary items with legal tender status
Documentation and Listing Requirements for Graded Coins and Money Collectibles
Sellers listing graded coins or currency must meet the following requirements:
Items must be graded and authenticated by an industry-recognized grading service.
The grading service, numeric grade, denomination, and certification number must match the slab (the protective case for a graded item).
Clear images of the slab must be provided, including the certification number.
Any material facts affecting collectibility must be disclosed (for example, cleaning, toning (a form of discoloration on coins), damage, environmental exposure).
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 may not be sold.
Additional Requirements for Graded Non-Circulating US Coins and Paper Money
In addition to the requirements above, sellers listing graded non-circulating US paper money or graded non-circulating US coins must meet the following requirements:
Shop Performance Score (SPS) must be 3.5 or higher
Account Health Rating (AHR) must be greater than 150
One valid graded product image in line with listing requirements
Antique Collectibles (Collectible Condition)
Antique Collectibles include items with historical, cultural, or decorative value produced in earlier time periods. Only eligible 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 (for example, 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:
Provide real images of the item
Accurately describe age, materials, and condition
Clearly distinguish modern reproductions from genuine antiques
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements for the products they sell
Auctions
For requirements related to auctions and surprise sets, see our Auction Requirements.
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.Offering breaks on TikTok Shop is limited to eligiblesellers. You must also maintain a Shop Performance Score (SPS) ≥ 2.5. 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, such as a team, player, division, or energy. They then claim all items matching their selection after the break is conducted live.
"Pull-Til-You-Win" Breaks
Customers select a specific item they want, usually a rare or high-value item like an autograph or trading card. You'll then open sealed products live until the item is pulled.
If the item target is not pulled within the guaranteed minimum number of items, you must continue opening sealed items until it is 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.
Case Breaks
The seller opens an entire factory-sealed case containing multiple boxes.
Spots are sold in advance and all hits are revealed live, then mailed to the corresponding buyers.
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 are non-exhaustive examples of prohibited Card Breaks on TikTok Shop:
Random Team Break:
Buyers purchase a spot and are randomly assigned a unit (team, player, division, letter/serial number, or draft position). Each buyer receives every card matching their assigned unit pulled during the break.
Exceptions:
This is allowed if you are using a manufacturer-sealed surprise set.
Random Team Breaks are permitted exclusively through TikTok Shop's Surprise Set feature (limited to eligible sellers). All unit assignments must be generated by the platform's official randomization tool; no external tools, manual draws, or off-platform methods are permitted.
No secondary randomization or raffles for unsold slots are allowed.
Random Team Breaks are limited to trading cards only. The entire break must be conducted live on camera in a single session.
Draft-Style Break:
After the boxes are opened, participants select the revealed cards in a serpentine draft order (reversing the selection order every even round) that was randomized beforehand. This continues until the whole break is claimed.
Bounties Break:
The seller sets a live "bounty" for hitting a specific card or serial-number. If the chase card appears, its owner takes the bounty, otherwise it rolls over and grows for the next break.
Pull Games Break:
Instead of sealed packs, buyers purchase individual "pulls" from a face-down stack, mystery bag or wall. Each pull is revealed on-air and can range from common cards to high-value chasers.
Points Program Break:
Spots earn loyalty points with the seller's shop. These points accumulate across streams and can be cashed in for discounted or free break entries.
Train Game:
Viewers try to keep a "train" alive by buying consecutive spots before a short time expires. Reaching the required length unlocks extra packs, giveaways or chat-wide bonuses.
King of the Hill:
Throughout the break, the lowest (or highest) serial-numbered card pulled sits "on the hill". The holder at the end wins an added prize or sealed product.
HP Battle:
Common in Pokemon streams where each entrant opens a pack and only the single card with the highest (or sometimes lowest) printed Hit-Points number counts. That player scoops extra packs or even the whole box.
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.
Prohibited Marketing Claims for Breaks
Floor and Ceiling Value Claims
Sellers must not reference or imply specific item values, including:
Minimum values (for example, "floor of $50", "nothing less than...", "minimum value guaranteed", "there are no duds in this set")
Maximum values (for example, "ceiling of $500", "worth up to...", "potential value of...")
Average or expected values (for example, "average value $200", "typical outcome is...")
Value ranges (for example, "$50–$500 range", "between X and Y")
Scarcity and Opportunity Framing
Sellers must not present break items as rare opportunities, prizes, or investments, including:
Extremely rare or once-in-a-lifetime opportunities (for example, "you will never see this again", "rarest item available", "one-of-a-kind chance", "golden ticket")
Prize-like acquisitions (for example, "win the prize", "grand prize item", "jackpot card")
Investment opportunities (for example, "investment piece", "will appreciate", "hold value")
Limited-availability claims that exaggerate rarity or exclusivity
Requirements for 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.
Product Category
Choosing the right category ensures your listing appears in search and filters. Break products must be from the same category. Select the most accurate category for your break:
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 Elite Trainer Box (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.
Product Description
Your product description must give buyers enough information to understand what they are purchasing. The level of detail can vary depending on the break type, but the following are required:
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.
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
Break Fulfillment Requirements
All break purchases must result in a physical product being shipped to the customer.
Every customer must receive at least one product for every break purchase.
Products shipped must come from the same category as the break.
Example: In a baseball trading card break, each buyer must receive at least one baseball trading card.
Example: In a helmet memorabilia break, each buyer must receive at least one helmet.
Customer Purchase Limits
Customers under 25 years old may purchase up to 8 Card Break items per day.
Customers who purchase 20 or more Card Break items in a day will have a 15-minute cool-off period before they can make additional purchases.
Enforcement Actions and Appeals
We regularly review shops for compliance with this document, our Restricted Products Policy, and ourGambling Policy. If any violations are identified, TikTok Shop may take enforcement action at our sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to:
Deducting points the seller’s Account Health Rating
Removing product listings
Revoking access to offer products for sale
Issuing refunds to customers
For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. To appeal an enforcement action, visit theAppealssection for guidance.