oversize 1951 Mantle 253 card

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by larietrope

Sorry, I'm no good at picture posts on here. I can send an email, dnmcduffie@yahoo.com, attachment of it and a regular sized Mantle card to compare.

Sent you a email and would gladly add the pictures to the thread for you.

[bnorth]

Here are the 51 Bowman pics from larietrope. Larger card is the size of a 53 color Bowman. Not an expert on this issue but both look fake to me.

[Bestdj777]

You can tell the big one isn't real based on the corner wear. The back of the small one just looks off color.

[larietrope]

Not questioning authenticity, wanted to know if anyone had any information on the large one. I had not seen one before.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by larietrope

Not questioning authenticity, wanted to know if anyone had any information on the large one. I had not seen one before.

There have been a number of reprints made over the years, some of which I'm sure are oversized. This one looks artificially aged, so I'd venture to say it's just a straight counterfeit.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by larietrope

Not questioning authenticity, wanted to know if anyone had any information on the large one. I had not seen one before.

You see many counterfeit cards like these being sold on etsy. Where did you get these 2? Most legit reprints will have REPRINT and/or the new manufacture date on them.

Also did you compare them to any of the fakes being sold on eBay?

[Leon]

Not questioning authenticity on a fake card? Ok then, what would you like to know besides it's worthless? I doubt you will find out who made it. It looks to be made out of cardboard, does that help?

Originally Posted by larietrope

Not questioning authenticity, wanted to know if anyone had any information on the large one. I had not seen one before.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by Leon

Not questioning authenticity on a fake card? Ok then, what would you like to know besides it's worthless? I doubt you will find out who made it. It looks to be made out of cardboard, does that help?

I took his point to mean that he doesn't doubt it is not an original 1951 card but is curious when/how it was issued, which is a fair question given that there are a number of legitimate reprints that aren't "authentic" but aren't exactly fake either. That said, these look like modern fakes.

[larietrope]

For your considerate reply as to my question. I made it plain I had not seen an oversized one and though it might be interesting and never said anything about real or fake. Thanks also to Ben for posting.
I hesitate to post here because so many people have a fixation about whether a card is real or not. A simple discussion is ruined with accusation.

[ALR-bishop]

Originally Posted by larietrope

Not questioning authenticity, wanted to know if anyone had any information on the large one. I had not seen one before.

Maybe it is a 1 of 1