1991 Topps Desert Shield - What We Know & How to Spot a Fake

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Ltlbvr

Just purchased a raw DS set on eBay. Thanks for the black light tip! Just one card that does not glow. See attached pic.

Is it a legit DS card? Not all of them glow.

[hockeyhockey]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Is it a legit DS card? Not all of them glow.

double post

[hockeyhockey]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Is it a legit DS card? Not all of them glow.

and there are counterfeit ones that glow, too. there's tons of glowback 1991 regular topps cards, so the unwashed miscreants now use them to dupe people.

i started to build the DS set and realized that 20 cards i acquired were fakes. did a quick 180 and sold off all the legit ones. that's not a project i'd be comfortable building.

[GrewUpWithJunkWax]

Originally Posted by hockeyhockey

and there are counterfeit ones that glow, too. there's tons of glowback 1991 regular topps cards, so the unwashed miscreants now use them to dupe people.

i started to build the DS set and realized that 20 cards i acquired were fakes. did a quick 180 and sold off all the legit ones. that's not a project i'd be comfortable building.

Recently, I was close to buying my first DS, but wanted to research more. I was only looking to get 3 or so choice players, but never realized how many fakes were circulating, and then seeing the examples of slabbed fakes

I appreciate all the knowledge being shared, but I still have a ways to go before getting comfortable with spotting real/fake.

[bnorth]

Here are pics of the bigger names.

[Ltlbvr]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Is it a legit DS card? Not all of them glow.

Honestly, I need to learn more. It’s a checklist, so no gold stamp. Checklist #5. 656, I think. Any tips on authenticating?

[ALR-bishop]

I have a DS set and have CLs with it, but it is my understanding there are no differences between the DS checklists and the standard checklists. However, because of variations among the 91 checklists and the existence of DS uncut sheets, it is my belief that on at least 4 of the checklists you can determine if they are NOT DS checklists. Those being CLs 1,3,4 and 5.

Zach Wheat who started this thread is my go to guy on DS cards. You might pm or email him to see if he can offer more info on identifying DS checklists.

It is my understanding that that the DS CL 1s have Phil Bradley rather than Mookie Wilson as 727. That the DS CL 3 has Carl Nichols as 19 rather than 119. That DS CL 4 incorrectly has Keith Miller as 105 and Kevin McReynolds as 527. And DS CL 5 correctly has Palacios as 348, Lind as 381 and Lavalliere as 537.

See this CU thread for background

https://forums.collectors.com/discus...eld-variations

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Ltlbvr

Honestly, I need to learn more. It’s a checklist, so no gold stamp. Checklist #5. 656, I think. Any tips on authenticating?

I agree with Al. PM Mr Wheat and ask him he is a great guy.

[hockeyhockey]

PSA can call this desert shield but won't upgrade my randy johnson marlboros from obscured

https://www.ebay.com/itm/36358840907...cAAOSwdy5hcGI6

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by hockeyhockey

PSA can call this desert shield but won't upgrade my randy johnson marlboros from obscured

https://www.ebay.com/itm/36358840907...cAAOSwdy5hcGI6

If that really was a DS card it would go for insane cash. I believe it would be the first card with a error and corrected version.

You could always take a black marker and make the Marlboro signs more obscured.

[hockeyhockey]

Originally Posted by bnorth

If that really was a DS card it would go for insane cash. I believe it would be the first card with a error and corrected version.

You could always take a black marker and make the Marlboro signs more obscured.

i saw this auction and did a triple take. love the outside border whiten. may have to bid even though i already have one.

true true!

[Statfreak101]

Originally Posted by hockeyhockey

i saw this auction and did a triple take. love the outside border whiten. may have to bid even though i already have one.

true true!

What is PSA's typical response for not relabeling your Marlboro RJ's?