Fake Mantle

[baez578]

Thanks for posting this....just curious...for,my own knowledge

What are the signs in identifying a fake? And, how did it land on a psa holder?


Thanks

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by baez578

Thanks for posting this....just curious...for,my own knowledge

What are the signs in identifying a fake? And, how did it land on a psa holder?


Thanks

Looks like it got pulled. When i first looked at this..i didnt remember it being in a PSA holder, it was just in a cardsaver i belive.

Hey guys- next time...post the sellers homepage or put the image on here. because once the item is pulled, we cant see it.

[baez578]

When I read the post last night, I clicked on link and sure enough it was in a psa holder. Don't remember grade though.... I think 3

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by baez578

Thanks for posting this....just curious...for,my own knowledge

What are the signs in identifying a fake? And, how did it land on a psa holder?


Thanks

On this one, the loop on the "y" in Mickey ended too far from the bottom of the box. If you look at a real one, there is only a very small gap between the y and the box. For some, but not all, fakes, the gap is almost twice as wide. This was one of those. There are other signs of fakes, but I am not that knowledgeable on those things.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by baez578

Thanks for posting this....just curious...for,my own knowledge

What are the signs in identifying a fake? And, how did it land on a psa holder?


Thanks

Dave,

This is a site I always refer to when looking at '52 Topps Mantles.

http://home.comcast.net/~52mantle/52toppsmantlereal.htm

It does a great job of highlighting the differences between the two variations, and the common mistakes made when trying to fake the cards.

I hope this helps!

Bill

[baez578]

Thanks for posting link