How to tell if a card is fake?

xxmudgexx · 03-13-2018, 01:46 PM

Been wanting a 1955 Clemente for a long long time ...been looking at some raw copies and was wondering if there is a good way to tell if it's a fake or not..some sellers say they aren't sure so they sell as a reprint and some will sell as original and will grade out soo just wondering if anyone had any input thanks

Dhoneal83 · 03-13-2018, 01:49 PM

Two sad rules of thumb:
1. If a seller says “unsure, so I’m listing as a reprint,” it’s undoubtedly fake.
2. If a deal seems too good to be true, it typically is.

I suggest, if you’re ever in doubt, only spend as much money as you wouldn’t have a problem losing.

dodgerfanjohn · 03-13-2018, 01:49 PM

I think you answered your own question. Who wouldn’t have a high end card like this graded if they are going to sell?

xxmudgexx · 03-13-2018, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhoneal83

Two sad rules of thumb:
1. If a seller says “unsure, so I’m listing as a reprint,” it’s undoubtedly fake.
2. If a deal seems too good to be true, it typically is.

I suggest, if you’re ever in doubt, only spend as much money as you wouldn’t have a problem losing.

Yes I'm staying away from the reprint sellers 100%

Some sellers have 10k++ (100%) feedback and selling raw vintage I feel confindent

xxmudgexx · 03-13-2018, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgerfanjohn

I think you answered your own question. Who wouldn’t have a high end card like this graded if they are going to sell?

Kinda what I'm thinking as well but some sellers have high feedback

ThoseBackPages · 03-13-2018, 02:06 PM

Buy a PSA/SGC copy

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Dhoneal83 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 806 Davehoneal Dhoneal83	Two sad rules of thumb: 1. If a seller says “unsure, so I’m listing as a reprint,” it’s undoubtedly fake. 2. If a deal seems too good to be true, it typically is. I suggest, if you’re ever in doubt, only spend as much money as you wouldn’t have a problem losing.

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dodgerfanjohn Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 5,267 sternroolz	I think you answered your own question. Who wouldn’t have a high end card like this graded if they are going to sell?