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Old 03-12-2022, 12:30 PM
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The '52 looks like it was cut from something and the '51 looks like it was soaked in water.

Not to mention all of the other really bad indicators of "not real."

Sorry. But it is the thought that counts.
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Old 03-12-2022, 12:31 PM
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The '52 looks like it was cut from something and the '51 looks like it was soaked in water.

Not to mention all of the other really bad indicators of "not real."

Sorry. But it is the thought that counts.

What do you mean “cut from something” and please elaborate on your findings


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Old 03-12-2022, 12:44 PM
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On the '52 Mantle, shouldn't the yellow box with the Yankee logo be totally enclosed by black ink? The bottom of the box clearly isn't.
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Old 03-12-2022, 12:54 PM
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On the '52 Mantle, shouldn't the yellow box with the Yankee logo be totally enclosed by black ink? The bottom of the box clearly isn't.

That is the type 1 variation you’re thinking of. Topps made 2 different versions, and I believe this is the type 2 I have


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Old 03-12-2022, 01:08 PM
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The '52 doesn't have one straight edge. The bat-wing corners are obvious and if you put a ruler to any edge, it would be wavy. So, "cut from something". Also, the Yankees logo is muddy. Check out the print quality on a graded version from Ebay.
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the '51 looks like it was soaked in water.
Vintage Topps and Bowman cards that have been soaked in water don't have a "look" though. They are indistinguishable from cards that have never been soaked.
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Yeap, we live and learn! I have bought some fakes unintentionally in my day. Not a fun exercise.
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You have a Type 3: Printed at Home and beat up intentionally 😎
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Old 03-15-2022, 01:47 PM
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reminds me of old story...young relative claims he found 52T Mantle from a family collection...tells the story of " card is NM...my grandfather got it in a pack....in 1952 ..and immediately put it in an 8 pocket "plastic sheet " as a kid..and its been sitting there ever since
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You ever notice how these finds are never Sibbi Sisti and Walt Dropo?

Opinions on a chat board from scans are sketchy at best, even if well intentioned. These "are these incredibly valuable cards I randomly acquired from a non-hobby source actually genuine cards" threads could be resolved readily by the OP for a few bucks' investment: buy a microscope and common card from each set from a genuine source and compare them in hand. If they look the same, send the mega-cards to a grading company. if not, you have your answer.
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Arod has the same Avatar on FB although both cards are fake..
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