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Posted By: Hankron

For a 'refronted' cards, there are a variety of things to look at (some subjective), but the most common purely physical giveways, when compared to other cards in the issues, is difference in gloss and fluorescence under a black light. If your card has both a significantly different gloss and fluorescence than your other T206s, then there is something wrong with the card.

Though seemingly simple and inconsiquential, authentic gloss (or lack of gloss) is one of the most difficult things to duplicate.

A quick discussion of blacklights can be read at http://www.cycleback.com/baseballcards/2.html A usefull blacklight can be inexpensive (often under $20) and can be bought on eBay. Brian Daniels might have one for sale, as well.