Counterfeit PSA Holder 1952 Topps Mantle

[devintage]

Originally Posted by Moesalty

The same thing happened to me on eBay with a 1952 topps Mantle PSA 2. When I received it, I didn't like the look of the card. I went on YouTube and learned just how easy it to pop open a psa holder. At one point, there was an authentic Mantle in the holder, but was replaced with an obvious reprint.

EBay and paypal could do nothing to help me, but thank God that all my major purchases through paypal are paid for through Amex. One phone call and 24 hours later I got my money back. Amex also helped me and put me in contact with the authorities.

I still have the card and look at it often to remind me that "good" deals aren't always good!

I tried to avoid a mistake by calling PSA. They did not reveal any information to me about the scam. I was told to make sure the serial numbers match. Any warning I would have avoided the deal.

[ALR-bishop]

The Thompson and Robinson, along with the Mantle, were all double prints and have the back stitching differences. All three also have minor front differences. These "variations" were finally listed in the 2012 SCD Standard Catalog.

[Volod]

Thanks, Al.