Real or Fake?! Mathewson & McGraw (If You Have a Heart Then Help PLEASE)

[Bpm0014]

Disagree totally. The guy wanted an opinion/advice/help. Where better to go than here? If I have a question, I'm coming here first, no using Google...

[ullmandds]

While I don't have any issue with the post in general...I kinda agree with Scott! Google it...use the archives...the info is all there for 99% of anyones' questions...you just have to put forth a little eancy...weensy bit of effort!!!

Society has become sooooooo lazy and accustomed to instant gratification...in general!!!!!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Disagree totally. The guy wanted an opinion/advice/help. Where better to go than here? If I have a question, I'm coming here first, no using Google...

Seriously? You come here to ask ALL questions and never use Google?

You really should try Google - it will save you a lot of time with the simpler stuff. Also, while the detail you posted is good, if you do not 'know' T206's, the ONLY way to learn is to buy cheap beaters and study them.

I could create a reprint in about 30 minutes that fits all of your criteria for being 'real', except of course, EVEN the part about the loupe.

[Paul S]

Colby, There are some collectors who sometimes get very excited about the stamp (and writing) on the back of a card, such as your portrait. Probably sounds nuts to you if you're just getting into this, but true. No wonder this is all seems overwheming.

[Bpm0014]

Not here to argue at all. If you re-read my post, I was giving him a starting point on the very very basics of a T206 card (ie borders, dot patterns, brown ink, deep rich colors, etc). It was not a complete and end-all doctrine on how to spot a reprint. Many people here should be honored that people come to them for advice, whether its cards, autographs, etc. I have definitely used Google, yes. The poor guy was simply coming here for advice, and although I'm not an expert, I'll always be more than happy to help out in any way that I can. He simply questioned how we knew because (hopefully) he wanted to become better educated. I'm fairly young and only started collecting the T206s within the last couple years so I know how intimidating it can be at first.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Not here to argue at all. If you re-read my post, ......

Brendan, I read your post thoroughly the first time, and it started with "I disagree completely" - that is a phrase that frequently precedes an argument; however, all I did was respond to your statement.

I don't see anything wrong with my response, other than it is in disagreement with what you think. That happens frequently on discussion boards. Repeating ourselves doesn't really do much good in such instances.