Fake Ruth on hibid

[steve B]

This came across the facebook feed today.

I guess the cracked screwdown is fine for a reprint. Youd think they would give at least the impression that someone cared more than that about such an expensive card.

It's bad when even the scammers are just putting in minimal effort.
https://hibid.com/lot/114368007/old-...k3yja6nNjuWCEo

[mrreality68]

that is funny but i am sure if they ebay it they will sell it for something

[joshleon]

I got offered a Waddell by a scammer in the BST using that same table! Are all scammers the same person?

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by joshleon

I got offered a Waddell by a scammer in the BST using that same table! Are all scammers the same person?

Doubt it's a table, more likely a light box setup -

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by JustinD

Doubt it's a table, more likely a light box setup -

You guys are amazing at figuring out these crooks' dirty tricks!

[steve B]

A light box is somewhat standard for small auction houses that sell more dimensional stuff.
It's a nice way of assuring the item is properly lit and has a background that doesn't obscure the items. (Like leaving the scanner lid up so cards get a nice black background - except for cards like 71 Topps where that black background would make it harder to see.

Like any tool, the results vary depending on the photographer, and it can be used with different degrees of dishonesty. Or simply to overcome the limitations of a venue.
One of the days during my very brief employment by a pro photographer He showed me how he used a polarized filter to boost the contrast of the photos he sent to the printed card sales ad paper. Their system made most cars look bad because the images were low contrast by adding contrast his looked normal.

And to think I got paid to learn that.
The prior week I got paid to help install the tonneau cover. Which mostly meant handing him the screwdriver when he needed it.

[cammb]

Originally Posted by joshleon

I got offered a Waddell by a scammer in the BST using that same table! Are all scammers the same person?

Looks like a floor panel