Revisiting 1963 Topps Mantle Potential Color Variant

[packs]

When you compare things, it's common to compare like things. In this example, two 1963 Topps cards. The reason I was curious about seeing another like example, is because I'd only previously seen the Mantles.

It seems like I explain a lot of seemingly obvious things too but I guess I don't get the same thrill.

[ALR-bishop]

Still interested in why my Mays backs differ

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Still interested in why my Mays backs differ

Most likely it was faded on both sides. If you look at it under magnification while also looking at a normal colored card for comparison you should be able to tell if it was faded or not.

If you want to know for sure send me the Mystery Mays card and a normal Mays along with return shipping and I will tell you exactly what you have. If you would like to see a real insanely rare missing yellow card let me know. I will mail you one to look at. Once in hand it is amazing how easy it is to spot the difference.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by packs

When you compare things, it's common to compare like things. In this example, two 1963 Topps cards. The reason I was curious about seeing another like example, is because I'd only previously seen the Mantles.

It seems like I explain a lot of seemingly obvious things too but I guess I don't get the same thrill.

Seems you get your fun from denying the obvious and pretending you have a snowflake. Numerous people have told you the obvious truth and explained it. Good luck with your faded card.

[Cliff Bowman]

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[ALR-bishop]

Ben— I would need at least 6 common cards from the set with the same colors front and back to be convinced

It’s not that big of a deal to me. Just a curiosity how it got faded on both sides. Maybe a very sneaky person. It’s not going anywhere. Safe from further light in a binder with the set in my office. Someday someone else can figure it out