Fake Connie Mack N172

[Matthew H]

It has the Royer stamp on the back. These are fake, this one looks better than most and almost had me fooled for a second.

I've alerted the seller, we'll see if he pulls it.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/1887-Basebal...item27cf8bad18

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

I've alerted the seller, we'll see if he pulls it

its already got good bidding action and the seller is now conveniently away until the end of the auction, so I doubt it.

[T205 GB]

Either gone or the link is broken

[Bored5000]

The link still works for me. I know eBay feedback numbers need to be taken with a grain of salt, but it is as least somewhat surprising that a seller with over 3,400 in feedback and 100 percent rating is selling such a card.

To me, this goes right back to the thread on here about the comfort level of buying a premium card off eBay vs. an auction house. Granted, the fact that this card is raw should give reason for pause. But for the most part, you don't encounter scams like this through the auction houses.

[ullmandds]

card looks rebacked...and/or shellacked too?!

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

card looks rebacked...and/or shellacked too?!

Can reprints be considered rebacked or does reprint just cover everything?

If you see an Old Judge with a Jos Royer Confectionery stamped back, steer clear. They all have a yellow tint to them, so they look a little off at first

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

...but it is as least somewhat surprising that a seller with over 3,400 in feedback and 100 percent rating is selling such a card.

My guess is that the seller really doesn't know. If you look at their feedback, the only thing they've sold bb card related is a box of '89 Upper Deck. Their about me page says they accept consignments and I'm guessing that this is how they obtained the card.

Don’t get me wrong, that is no excuse and they should do their homework before selling something they know nothing about. However, I bet if somebody emailed them and tactfully explained to them why it's a fake and point out that it has been re-backed, they would probably pull the item.

[dog*dirt]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

My guess is that the seller really doesn't know. If you look at their feedback, the only thing they've sold bb card related is a box of '89 Upper Deck. Their about me page says they accept consignments and I'm guessing that this is how they obtained the card.

Don’t get me wrong, that is no excuse and they should do their homework before selling something they know nothing about. However, I bet if somebody emailed them and tactfully explained to them why it's a fake and point out that it has been re-backed, they would probably pull the item.

David,

I have already emailed the seller two days ago and have not received a response yet.

[Matthew H]

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