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Old 07-10-2015, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by egri View Post
I know this doesn't do you much good unless you have the card in hand and can do a comparison with another card of known age, but the reprints of the 1954 set are smaller than the originals. The originals measure 2 5/8 in by 3 3/4 in. Reprints will be the same size as a modern card, 2 1/2 by 3 1/2.
Hi Scott,

You bring up a valid point. However, reprints and fakes come in all shapes and sizes. Size alone can be a helpful guide but should not be the sole criterion.

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Eric
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