How did I get this for so cheap?

[Matthew H]

I wasn't really referring to color. I guess we misunderstood each other. I've had plenty of playballs, all raw. They seem to have a washy look to them. Maybe it's the pastel color. The only convincing playball fakes I've seen are from 1940. I have a Baker that I've had for years and I'm still not quite sure.

BTW. Those scans you posted look color corrected. In hand, I bet they're lighter.

[Batter67up]

What about the back of this card. This is what would concern me because it looks like the artificial aging we often see on vintage reprints. Not saying its a fake but that is why I would get it graded.

[zljones]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

I wasn't really referring to color. I guess we misunderstood each other. I've had plenty of playballs, all raw. They seem to have a washy look to them. Maybe it's the pastel color. The only convincing playball fakes I've seen are from 1940. I have a Baker that I've had for years and I'm still not quite sure.

BTW. Those scans you posted look color corrected. In hand, I bet they're lighter.

+1 indeed the colors are a little different than the pics. This card is not photogenic lol

[Fred]

I hope it's real, if so, you've got yourself a nice card for a reasonable price. If it's not real you have a 14 day return policy to get your money back. Good luck.

[zljones]

Here is a comparison with two other great 41 Play Balls that I have all in about the same condition from different sellers. The Ted Williams was from battersbox on ebay. As you can see the Pee Wee Reese has the "aged back" look, but really it is just aging or maybe printing. 41 Playball is far from perfect but still breathtaking, that's why I am working on a HOF subset.

[FrankWakefield]

Have you illuminated it with a black light?