摘要 |
The present invention relates to a collectable article authentication system (10) in which the collectable article is placed in a core (12). For example, the collectable article can be a comic book. Means (17) for authenticating the collectable article is coupled to the core. The core is received in a cavity of a case (20). The cavity is formed between a top (22) and a bottom (24). The top and bottom are ultrasonically bonded together. The case is designed to include means (68) for positively indicating sealing of the top to the bottom which means form a visible irreparable condition of the case indicative of tampering. Key slots (70) are formed in the side of the case to allow a purchaser after purchasing the collectable article to insert a tool, such as a screw driver, in order to open the case.
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