Little help -- Opinions on authenticity

[Bryanwr]

Hello all -- Bryan here new to forum... I recently found this D304 and I am trying to get some opinions on Authenticity. The card looks really bright/crisp for its era (*has me slightly concerned) - but was told it spent the last 30 years in the back of a drawer. My biggest reason for questioning real or fake is the back text appears BLACK in color to me versus the Olive/green I see on most examples of this rear. Any thoughts as to -- a black variation or is that a sign of reproduction...

Thanks

Bryan

[Leon]

Except for the fuzzy scan it looks good to me. We'll see what others say..

These are from my previous collection for comparison. I no longer own them.

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[Bryanwr]

Thanks Leon.. I think the old "80's" encasement really limited my photo opportunity. I am supposed to pick this up this week. Once I've completed the transaction, I'll take new photos for the board.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bryanwr

Thanks Leon.. I think the old "80's" encasement really limited my photo opportunity. I am supposed to pick this up this week. Once I've completed the transaction, I'll take new photos for the board.

IF it's a reprint, it will be the best one I have ever seen, especially with the bleed through on the borders. Good luck!

[ValKehl]

Bryan, welcome aboard Net54.

This example of this same card that appears on the TCDb web site appears to my old eyes to have a black-printed back like the card you are acquiring: https://www.tcdb.com/ViewCard.cfm/si...on?PageIndex=1

[ullmandds]

if the back is truly black...I'd be concerned.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

if the back is truly black...I'd be concerned.

I thought that at first. And I remembered something about them having green backs, but then I went and looked at others. Admittedly, I have color seeing issues. I really do.
But does this look like a green back?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/38769722838...Bk9SR6KHh-WOZg

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[Bryanwr]

I'll take a flashlight with and look for green hues. Going later today I believe.