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trending_up Investment opportunity Formerly StolenCards — now CardLegit (cardlegit.com)

Build the verification layer for collectible cards.

Card theft is rising and there's still no global way to check whether a card is stolen before money changes hands. CardLegit fixes that — free for collectors, monetized through B2B verification.

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~$15BGlobal trading-card market (2024)
~$24BProjected by 2034
<10%Stolen-card recovery rate
$50M+Lost to card theft each year (US)

Market size: independent industry reports place the 2024 trading-card market at roughly $13–16B, projected to ~$21–24B by the early-to-mid 2030s. Theft and recovery figures are CardLegit internal estimates based on reported incidents.

The problem

A growing, high-value market with no shared way to tell a clean card from a stolen one.

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Theft is climbing

Cards are stolen from shops, shows and shipments. High value, easy to move, hard to trace — and recovered less than 10% of the time.

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No way to verify

Buyers can't check if a card is stolen before paying. Victims have nowhere central to report. Today it's scattered police reports and Facebook groups.

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Businesses carry the risk

Shops, marketplaces and auction houses can unknowingly handle stolen goods — a reputational and legal exposure with no tool to manage it.

The solution

A free, global registry that protects the whole community and becomes the standard check before a sale.

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Free public verification

Anyone can search instantly, no login. A clear green / amber / red result, accessible from any device.

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Built to span the market

Designed to cover the major grading companies (PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC) and every type of collectible card.

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Free theft reporting

Victims register stolen cards at no cost, making them visible globally and raising the odds of recovery.

How it makes money

Free for individuals to build the network; revenue from the businesses that depend on it.

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Free
Report and verify at no cost. Every report makes the database more valuable and pulls in B2B demand.
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Subscription + per-check
Protect inventory and reputation; reduce the risk of buying stolen stock.
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API + per-check
Automated bulk verification that drops into existing listing flows.
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Subscription + per-check
Due diligence and legal protection on consigned lots.
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Partnerships
Pre-certification checks as an added service layer for their customers.
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Verification & certification
A "Verified by CardLegit" seal for trusted listings and sellers.

Why invest in CardLegit

  • check_circleFirst mover. No global, specialized stolen-card registry exists. We're building essential infrastructure for the hobby.
  • check_circleNetwork effects. Every reported card makes verification more valuable for collectors and B2B customers alike.
  • check_circleMultiple revenue streams. Retailers, marketplaces, auction houses, grading companies and insurers.
  • check_circleAsset-light & global. A digital product that scales internationally as the user base grows.
  • check_circleExperienced founder. Background in database management and credit-risk assessment in financial services.

Use of funds

Investment accelerates go-to-market across collectors and B2B.

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Community & marketing

Targeted campaigns in collector communities, social, forums and events.

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Partnerships

Specialized media, influencers and collector associations.

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B2B sales

Direct outreach to top retailers, marketplaces and auction houses.

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Technical infrastructure

API, security and scalability work to support growth.

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Trade shows

Booths and sponsorships at major card shows and conventions.

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International expansion

Launch in key markets — US, UK, Germany and Spain.

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Want the pitch deck?

Full investor deck (EN/ES) with market analysis, business model and financial projections — sent on request.

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Let's talk

Interested in investing or partnering? Get in touch.

Lluís Palomes
CEO & Founder, CardLegit
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