If it's too good to be true...

[robsbessette]

It generally is.

Saw this available for an amazing price. I asked for more scans and the history of the card. Just wanted to get some opinions. PSA # checks out, #07052971.

[robsbessette]

Well this isn't very promising. Here's the response...

"I don't know too much about it. It was bought in a estate auction and was in the safe"


Also found this...

http://www.sell.com/27H635

Same pictures and everything. With a lower asking price. Something seems fishy.

[canjond]

Ask to see additional photos with today's newspaper

[johnmh71]

Originally Posted by canjond

Ask to see additional photos with today's newspaper

Good advice. I will have to remember that myself.

[sycks22]

The entire bottom border is frosted. I would stay away.

[fkw]

Its a fake that popped up a couple years back. they are often seen in PSA slabs now on craigslist. The easiest way to tell in a small pic like this is the bat in the Yankee logo is white in middle while the authentic cards the bat is a solid black color. Whoever made it actually redesigned it with a better quality Yankee Logo

[robsbessette]

Wow, thanks for all the feedback, guys. This was indeed on Craigslist and he was asking $3K cash. So obviously something sketchy is going on. The bat on the logo is a dead give away. I'm not incredibly experienced on spotting counterfeits, so I wanted to turn to you guys for help. One day I'd love to add this iconic card to my collection, but it's a little scary that there are so many fakes out there. He ended up sending me some more "high resolution" scans. I'll just throw them in for s&g.

[Exhibitman]

Buy from a legit dealer, not from a back-alley dude on Craigslist, and you won't be burned with a fake.

[con40]

The flip is a knock-off. The font doesn't match any that PSA has used. Mantle's skin color is also too "warm" in the shadow areas.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Buy from a legit dealer, not from a back-alley dude on Craigslist, and you won't be burned with a fake.

Agreed, on this kind of card buy from an established dealer. You can get a decent deal but this card will not be a steal. If it is a steal then you are going to be saddened at the end of the day.