In a surprising twist, Industrial Inspection & Consulting recently introduced a unique service that allows collectors to have their sealed packs of trading cards CT scanned for a fee of $75. The company initially demonstrated the accuracy of their CT scanning technology by scanning a sealed pack of Pokémon cards, which quickly caught the attention of the collecting community. While they initially had no intentions of pursuing card scanning services, Industrial Inspection made a sudden shift earlier this week by adding trading cards to their list of CT scanning offerings.
For $75, collectors can now have their sealed packs of trading cards scanned by Industrial Inspection, providing them with a viewing program to analyze the contents. The company also has plans to extend this service to include sealed boxes in the near future.
The introduction of this technology has stirred mixed reactions within the collecting community. While some industry insiders remain skeptical about the widespread adoption of the service, questioning its relevance for high-end products and whether collectors can effectively interpret the scans, others have shown great interest in this innovative offering. Industrial Inspection’s general manager, Keith Irwin, revealed that the company received a surge of requests to scan packs within hours of their initial case study being shared online, leading to a substantial increase in website traffic.
Despite concerns within the community about the implications of this technology, Irwin emphasized the company’s commitment to making the service accessible to all collectors, not just high-end enthusiasts. He stressed the importance of providing a transparent and ethical option in an industry where such technology could potentially be misused by others.
The ethical considerations surrounding this service are multifaceted. While collaborating with auction houses or authenticators could be seen as a positive application of the technology, there are concerns about the impact on individual collectors’ access to verify their collections. It is a fine line to navigate between the potential benefits and the ethical dilemmas posed by this new service.
Irwin acknowledged the ethical complexity of offering card scanning services but highlighted the importance of being proactive in addressing the inevitable evolution of the industry. Despite the potential revenue stream that this service could generate, Industrial Inspection is mindful of the ethical implications of their actions, especially in terms of the secondary market for high-end products.
As the future of card scanning services unfolds, Industrial Inspection is poised to continue providing scans of packs and potentially boxes, catering to various segments of the collecting community. In the midst of these developments, the company is also considering scanning of encapsulated sealed packs for collectors who wish to open them in the future.
While the ethical and moral implications of CT scanning technology in the trading card industry remain a point of contention, Industrial Inspection is determined to navigate these challenges responsibly. Irwin’s acknowledgment of the impact on collectors and the industry at large reflects the company’s commitment to transparency and integrity in their operations. As the debate continues to unfold, it is evident that the introduction of card scanning services has opened a Pandora’s box of ethical considerations within the collecting community.
