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shanks25
02-13-2022, 01:28 AM
This can’t be real, can it? I did some homework on fakes and it has all the obvious characteristics that should be found on a Type 1. Any thoughts? And please tell me the indicators you’re looking at. No, it is not in hand…
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shanks25
02-13-2022, 01:30 AM
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hxcmilkshake
02-13-2022, 01:58 AM
Probably a picture cut out of a book or magazine. I wouldn't buy it.

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awz50
02-13-2022, 04:42 AM
No way
Archangel1775
02-13-2022, 04:49 AM
It looks like an inkjet print.
Foo3112
02-13-2022, 04:49 AM
Fake.
cardsin47
02-13-2022, 05:17 AM
It’s not real - the black and yellow are deep, rich colors- everything else has a copy of a copy of a copy looking faded / colors not bold enough appearance. It’s not even a good fake - that’s how fake it is
mjohnatgt
02-13-2022, 06:08 AM
The card that was scanned in to make this copy was a real one. This is a printout.
THE(NEXT)LEVEL
02-13-2022, 09:25 AM
Totally fake
ThoseBackPages
02-13-2022, 11:29 AM
fake.
shanks25
02-13-2022, 11:33 AM
Thank you all. Its why I’ve been here for years and why I continue to do so.


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SGC300ier
02-13-2022, 10:42 PM
Lol if that was real it would be graded.

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lauriontj
02-13-2022, 11:23 PM
Anything raw of this caliber that you’re looking to purchase should be graded. However, if it’s not, I would make a deal contingent on it being graded first. If it’s authentic, I would pay the fees, if it’s not authentic, the seller pays the fees. Simple way to protect yourself on a purchase like this.


As for the card, I am no expert. The Knowledge here and on other vintage forums goes a long way. Good luck!
shanks25
02-14-2022, 12:26 PM
And the biggest red flag.......the seller keeps contacting me asking if I want the card.
jjrpilot
02-14-2022, 12:28 PM
And the biggest red flag.......the seller keeps contacting me asking if I want the card.

Say "Yes, as I'd love to have a fun coaster for my drinks."
MiamiMarlinsFan
02-14-2022, 12:29 PM
And the biggest red flag.......the seller keeps contacting me asking if I want the card.

Tell him to send into SGC for grading, and if it comes back authentic, you’ll buy the card and cover the cost of grading. It’s obviously fake, so it’ll just be fun to see his reply.
Foo3112
02-14-2022, 12:40 PM
No doubt its fake - and a bad fake at that but curious, what is the scammer trying to pawn this off to you for? How much is he asking?
shanks25
02-14-2022, 01:10 PM
No doubt its fake - and a bad fake at that but curious, what is the scammer trying to pawn this off to you for? How much is he asking?

"Taking offers"