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Originally Posted by JWBlue
Does PSA recognize the difference between the counterfeits and authentic?
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Well that’s a great question!
In theory, yes. All grading companies make mistakes, but PSA should be able to detect the fakes and not slab them.
When buying a high dollar, commonly faked card online there is a MUCH higher likelihood that a graded card is authentic than a raw one.
You can definitely find real, raw 2012 661 A Harper’s out there. But if you are going to be paying $500 to $1000 for a baseball card, the added protection of buying a graded card is worth it in my opinion. And it will have a better resale value if you decide to sell down the road.
If you decide to buy raw, just make sure it’s from a reputable seller.