This is an educational profile built from public sources. It isn't a rating, an endorsement, or an opinion on any item or seller. How we source facts. Last researched Oct 12, 2026.
Who runs it, and where
TRISTAR says each item is signed under the direct supervision of a TRISTAR representative and then given a numbered hologram. [1]
Online cert lookup
TRISTAR offers a hologram record lookup on tristarauthentic.com. [1]
TRISTAR's FAQ covers its hologram lookup and what to do if a record isn't found. [2]
Press and court history
We couldn't find a reliable source for this yet.
What marketplaces and other authenticators say
As of Oct 12, 2026, TRISTAR does not appear on eBay's published list of people and organizations whose COAs/LOAs are not allowed. That list is not an endorsement, and eBay says COAs are only as valuable as the reputation of the issuer. [3]
