1962 Jello Mantle Advertising Piece/Store Display?

[Bestdj777]

Is the back of yours a dark brown in color?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Is the back of yours a dark brown in color?

Here is the scan my friend sent of the backs. It sold dirt cheap on eBay recently. He says it is thicker than a regular Jello card. If you or anybody else would like a 600 or 1200DPI scan of the front of it PM me your email and I will send one.

[Bestdj777]

I may be mistaken, but it looks to be of noticeably poorer quality than the genuine Jello advertising pieces. I know someone already posted a link, but below is an image of mine, which is massive and was cut down from a larger advertisement.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I may be mistaken but I'm fairly certain that is a modern fake. Some guy has been listing a number of "ad cards" on eBay that have the look of the back of that. Just my gut instinct on it so take it for what it is worth.

Thank you, I appreciate your opinion as does my friend. I am having him mail it to me so I can see it in hand. Do you have the eBay ID of the scammer.

Here is a link to the completed auction. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-JELLO-M...p2047675.l2557

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Thank you, I appreciate your opinion as does my friend. I am having him mail it to me so I can see it in hand. Do you have the eBay ID of the scammer.

Here is a link to the completed auction. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-JELLO-M...p2047675.l2557

I edited my post as I didn't want to be too critical, particularly as you never know until you have these things in hand. I went back through eBay and don't see any of the crap promo cards listed. It was a little while ago and I cannot remember the guys name. All I remember is that it was bizarre what low value stuff was being faked--Holiday Inn items, etc. I doubt it is the same person that sold this one to your friend as his listing appears honest.

[bnorth]

Got the card from my friend Jerry today. Sad to report it is a cut out from a magazine or book and glued to the card stock with Elmers Glue.

After I received it I could tell it was printed on a printing press. Could also tell the white layer that card fronts are printed on was too thick on this piece. I emailed the owner and got permission to take it apart. The pictures are of the 2 pieces.

[Bestdj777]

Sad to hear your friend didn't do as well as he thought but very glad he didn't have more invested in it. Thanks for sharing the results!