Is this Mantle card a reprint?

irv · #1 07-24-2016, 11:38 AM

I also have some but the backs are almost pure white.

From what I understand, they were originally printed on gray stock.
I purchased these years ago thinking they were real but thankfully I only paid a few dollars for them.

TheNightmanCometh · #2 07-24-2016, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by irv

I also have some but the backs are almost pure white.

From what I understand, they were originally printed on gray stock.
I purchased these years ago thinking they were real but thankfully I only paid a few dollars for them.

Where did you get those?

irv · #3 07-24-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

Where did you get those?

If memory serves, I believe they were purchased in a mall flea market type setting in either Belleville or Kingston Ontario, Canada, and likely over 20-25 yrs ago as well?

Curious, why do you ask?

DBesse27 · #4 07-24-2016, 10:21 PM

Definite reprints. 1,000%

irv · #5 07-25-2016, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DBesse27

Definite reprints. 1,000%

Aside from the white backs, I assume the originals didn't say "Printed" or "Made in the U.S.A. either?

Aquarian Sports Cards · #6 07-25-2016, 06:20 AM

Actually "Printed in the USA" or "Made in the USA" can be a variation and did appear on lots of these cards.

As for stock, the only thing I've ever seen on a legit example is a sort of off-white. If it's pure white I wouldn't trust it, if it's gray cardboard like 1981 Topps I wouldn't trust it.

TheNightmanCometh · #7 07-26-2016, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by irv

If memory serves, I believe they were purchased in a mall flea market type setting in either Belleville or Kingston Ontario, Canada, and likely over 20-25 yrs ago as well?

Curious, why do you ask?

I love the look of that Spahn. So, they're Exhibit reprints?

irv · #8 07-26-2016, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

I love the look of that Spahn. So, they're Exhibit reprints?

The only thing I know about them is what I have learned here, and based on that info, I'd say they're reprints or something similar?

I love that Spahn as well. Just wish I could obtain a 52 Topps copy to go with it!.

Zach Wheat · #9 07-25-2016, 11:55 AM

[QUOTE=irv;1565074]I also have some but the backs are almost pure white.

From what I understand, they were originally printed on gray stock.....QUOTE]

White or tan. Gray back Exhibits are reprints.

irv · #10 07-25-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Actually "Printed in the USA" or "Made in the USA" can be a variation and did appear on lots of these cards.

As for stock, the only thing I've ever seen on a legit example is a sort of off-white. If it's pure white I wouldn't trust it, if it's gray cardboard like 1981 Topps I wouldn't trust it.

[QUOTE=Zach Wheat;1565350]

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Originally Posted by irv

I also have some but the backs are almost pure white.

From what I understand, they were originally printed on gray stock.....QUOTE]

White or tan. Gray back Exhibits are reprints.

Here's a pic of the backs of 3 of them. The cards are on the stiff/thicker side, (definitely thicker than a post card) and like I mentioned, these look pretty white to me.
I left my scanner on the default setting, which, imo, usually make my cards look a little on the grey side.

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