With the stakes rising, how worried should we be about high quality counterfeit cards

Casey2296 · #1 02-22-2021, 08:38 PM

One of the reasons I like my cards a little dirty.
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thatkidfromjerrymaguire · #2 02-23-2021, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Casey2296

One of the reasons I like my cards a little dirty.
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Yes, I enjoy cards in that condition as well. In my opinion, the "natural state" of a pre war card is a 2 or 3 grade. Postwar 1950's cards it is probably a 4 or 5.

In my head cards that are better than that either were originally opened by a kid overly obsessed with keeping his "toys" nice, or I suspect something fishy might have occurred.

Kevin · #3 02-23-2021, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

Yes, I enjoy cards in that condition as well. In my opinion, the "natural state" of a pre war card is a 2 or 3 grade. Postwar 1950's cards it is probably a 4 or 5.

In my head cards that are better than that either were originally opened by a kid overly obsessed with keeping his "toys" nice, or I suspect something fishy might have occurred.

Years ago, I bought a Davy Jones T206. It was in pristine condition. I had suspected I was ripped off and handled it so much, I think I dinged it. Looking back, no reason to fake a Davy Jones, but now...with the technology and stakes...I�m not so sure.

Fuddjcal · #4 02-23-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Years ago, I bought a Davy Jones T206. It was in pristine condition. I had suspected I was ripped off and handled it so much, I think I dinged it. Looking back, no reason to fake a Davy Jones, but now...with the technology and stakes...I�m not so sure.

He was my favorite Monkey.

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