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Does the Neco Williams sticker page use an image proxy?

card: Neco Williams WAL11 (2022) · category: assets

[Concise Summary]

Yes, to bypass CORS firewalls and referer hotlink blocks, the image is routed through the images.weserv.nl proxy cache. This ensures the card renders correctly.

[Structured Data Grid]

Image Proxy Host	images.weserv.nl
Header Strip Status	Active (Origin + Referer)
Uptime SLA	99.98% caching proxy
Bypass Class	WAF Hotlink Bypass

Detailed Investigation & Analysis

Hotlink protection layers block external image fetches from load requests. Routing the images through a proxy strips the Origin and Referer headers. This guarantees high-uptime asset rendering across client platforms.

Additional notes for collectors: Ensure checklist entries are verified before confirming trades. Standard trade ratios are calculated relative to card popularity.

[Album Context Specs]

Card Code	WAL11
Official Name	Neco Williams WAL11 (2022)
Estimated Value	$1.31 USD
Album Section	Wales (2022)
Completion Mode	Required Checklist Item