Is there any way to tell if this 1954 Mantle Red Heart is authentic?

[AGuinness]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

The uniformly rounded corners are a big-time concern.

That stood out to me, too. Do you have it in hand or is this an online situation?

[chalupacollects]

The very white edges and the alligator like appearance of the back surface strike me as odd...

[WallSparks]

Originally Posted by AGuinness

That stood out to me, too. Do you have it in hand or is this an online situation?

It is online and these are the best pics he sent. I figure it's a too good to be true situation unfortunately. He was asking $250 then he lowered it every few days till it was $100. I offered him $50 and he said ok

[bobbyw8469]

$50 is a high price to pay for a fake. I would offer $5 as a novelty card.

[WallSparks]

Absolutely, that's why I came here to ask people more knowledgeable than myself. I think I'm gonna pass on it. Everything about it just seems off. Oh well would been a nice deal

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by WallSparks

Absolutely, that's why I came here to ask people more knowledgeable than myself. I think I'm gonna pass on it. Everything about it just seems off. Oh well would been a nice deal

How does the seller want you to pay? If using regular PayPal you are covered for the most part.

[WallSparks]

Haven't discussed it yet, I just asked if he was willing to take 50 and I told him I needed to do a little research first. So I came to the experts. But if I did take I would only do Goods and services. But he also offered no guarantee it was legit, kind of as-is deal

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by WallSparks

Haven't discussed it yet, I just asked if he was willing to take 50 and I told him I needed to do a little research first. So I came to the experts. But if I did take I would only do Goods and services. But he also offered no guarantee it was legit, kind of as-is deal

Then run away.