Please tell me no one here bought this fake

nolemmings · #1 03-27-2012, 06:52 PM

The dead giveaway is the card back. The advertisement faces the wrong way--no TSN m101-4 faces that direction.

This card is not a reprint, but a copy of a legitimate Ruth m101-4 front, and copy of a legit m101-4 back. I would wager that the card is re-backed, or backed in the first place as the case may be, and that having the card in hand would fool nobody for more than 7 seconds (other than AGS perhaps). Some evidence of re-backing appears along the top edge, IMO. Also, I believe it likely the staining on the reverse is indicative of the adhesive used to pair the two pieces together but if not, it is unnatural nonetheless, particularly along the left edge.

I am reasonably certain I know what card was used to generate this monstrosity-- it was sold by a major auction house in recent years. Since the dumbass who created this Frankenstein might learn of this thread and "correct" his work, I would remind others to use the usual precautions and observe the warning signs already mentioned in this and other threads.

Gary,

I make no comment on the authenticity of his other cards, but what do you think of a seller who auctions a dozen or more reprints of the Babe Ruth rookie with this in the listing:

"Several of these cards were even acquired by Babe Ruths' family - for their personal collection !!! It just doesn't get any better than that...... Period !!!"

Really, you think that Ruth's family is interested in these reprints, then chose these from the dozens that are on ebay every day, and then made a point of commenting on how they were kin of the Babe?

joeadcock · #2 03-27-2012, 10:39 PM

Odd, as he is seeling legit cards also.

ctownboy · #3 03-28-2012, 12:36 AM

Not odd at all. If a seller is trying to scam people what better way to do it than throw some worthless fakes/reproductions/fantasy pieces in with real, authentic items? Potential buyers look at the real items and let their guard down when looking at the fake stuff. They might have questions but seeing the authentic items gives them reassurance.

I do not know this seller or if this is what he is doing. However, I DO know another seller on eBay, who has three different ID's, who does this. I have complained to eBay for YEARS about this guy but they do nothing about it. So, he sells fakes, makes tens of thousands of dollars a year and buyers unknowingly get burned.

David

joeadcock · #4 03-28-2012, 05:15 AM

My comment regarding odd does not refer to the fact that it is happening, but rather the ethics involved in this. I very well know what you speak of.

Should have spoke more clearly. It is more a commentary on how some adults act: the inappropriate, unethical, immature and incredibly poor example to the young.

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