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Collectibles Requirements

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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.

Key points

  • 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.

Do not say / show

  • 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

  • This summary is based only on the provided TikTok source text.
  • Readers should verify all requirements, eligibility rules, and approved-document lists directly against the TikTok source before acting.

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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
    • Clear product images
    • Accurate information about the item's condition
This document outlines the requirements for selling Collectibles on TikTok Shop. Collectibles are also subject to our TikTok Shop Restricted Products Guidelines. Sellers must comply with both this document and the TikTok Shop Restricted Products Guidelines when listing collectibles.

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:

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 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

  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 may not 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 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
  • Counterfeit, replica, or misrepresented items
For more information, see TikTok Shop Restricted Products Guidelines.

Documentation and Listing Requirements for Graded Coins and 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 (the protective case for a graded item).
  3. Clear images of the slab must be provided, including the certification number.
  4. Any material facts affecting collectibility must be disclosed (for example, cleaning, toning (a form of discoloration on coins), 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 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:
  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

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 eligible sellers. 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

  1. 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")
  1. 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.
  1. 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:
  • 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 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.
  1. 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:
  • 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
  1. 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 our Gambling 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 the Appeals section for guidance.

Additional Resource

Check out this one-pager for more information on offering collectibles!
External One-Pager_ Guide for Collectibles (1).pdf

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