Edition 10.2026

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ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 Sprite 2025, a holiday gift pick authenticated on PUSHAS
Cover story  ·  17 October

Holiday Gift Guide 2026: Sneakers, Streetwear and Collectibles, Picked by Recipient

Gifts picked by recipient: sealed Pokémon and One Piece boxes, a PSA-graded slab, a Labubu blind box, ASICS Gel-Kayano 14, Nike Dunk Low, Air Jordan 1 and streetwear by the label they wear. FASTEST...

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Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Lost and Found 2022 lateral view, authenticated on PUSHAS
01Air Jordan  ·  4 min

How to Spot Fake Air Jordan 1s: 9 Checks From Silhouette to Style Code (2026)

Nine checks that separate a genuine Air Jordan 1 High OG from a fake: hourglass silhouette, uniform toe perforations, even stitching, Swoosh shape, Wings emboss, tongu...
PSA-graded Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Mega Charizard X ex Special Illustration Rare slab, listed on PUSHAS
02Collectibles  ·  4 min

How to Sell Pokémon Cards in 2026: Sealed, PSA-Graded and Raw, Step by Step

Prepare in three piles (sealed, slabs, raw), grade only cards whose Gem Mint value clears the fee, photograph the real item, then compare four selling routes on take-h...
Sealed Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet Destined Rivals booster display box in factory shrink wrap, authenticated on PUSHAS
03Collectibles  ·  4 min

How to Tell if a Pokémon Booster Box or Elite Trainer Box Has Been Resealed

Six shrink-wrap checks (printed logos, T-shaped seam, creases, corners, vent holes, tension), what to look for under the film, the Elite Trainer Box tells, and why wei...
PUSHAS authentication facility, every order paid with Afterpay is authenticated by hand before dispatch
04Afterpay  ·  4 min

Can You Buy Sneakers with Afterpay? Pay in 4 for Sneakers and Pokémon Cards Explained

Yes, you can buy sneakers, Pokémon cards and collectibles with Afterpay on PUSHAS. How pay-in-4 works (four interest-free instalments over six weeks), what to watch fo...
POP MART Labubu The Monsters Big into Energy Series sealed case of 6 blind boxes, authenticated on PUSHAS
05Collectibles  ·  4 min

How to Spot a Fake Labubu: 8 Checks Collectors Use (2026)

Eight checks to tell a genuine Pop Mart Labubu from a Lafufu: exactly nine teeth, a QR code that opens Pop Mart's verification page, the foot stamp, the UV mark on new...
PUSHAS facility where FASTEST items are held and dispatched within 2 business days
06Buying Guide  ·  4 min

How Long Does PUSHAS Take to Deliver? FASTEST vs Other Items Explained

FASTEST items are already at a PUSHAS facility and dispatch within 2 business days, with Express available worldwide. Other items travel from the seller to PUSHAS for ...
PUSHAS authentication facility where every sneaker is authenticated by hand before dispatch
07Buying Guide  ·  4 min

Where to Buy Authentic Sneakers Online (2026): The Six Criteria That Matter

Six criteria for buying authentic sneakers online: authentication before dispatch, a written guarantee, vetted sellers, returns, total price in your currency and payme...
PUSHAS authentication facility where every item is authenticated by hand
08Authentication  ·  4 min

Is It Safe to Buy Sneakers Online? A 9-Point Checklist for Any Marketplace

Is it safe to buy sneakers online? Yes, if the marketplace physically authenticates every item before it ships, guarantees a full refund if an item turns out not to be...
PUSHAS authentication facility in Sydney
09Australia  ·  4 min

What Buying Sneakers Online Really Costs in Australia: GST, Duties and Currency (2026)

What does it really cost to buy sneakers online in Australia? The price you pay is the item, plus shipping, plus 10% GST, plus any currency conversion and card fees, p...
PUSHAS authentication facility where returns and authenticity claims are processed
10Buying Guide  ·  5 min

Can You Return Sneakers Bought Online? Marketplace Returns Explained (2026)

Can you return sneakers bought online from a marketplace? On many marketplaces, barely. Change-of-mind returns are often unavailable, limited to certain listings or co...