1953 Bowman Spahn ex-mint on eBay

[Tere1071]

I need to upgrade my Spahn and I saw this one for 119.00. It looks nice but I am wondering about the brightness of the reverse. Could this have been washed? The seller is baw58 and this question isn't meant to have any reflection on him.

[STL1944]

You didn't post a link, but I think you are talking about this card:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Bowman...fnGP5&LH_BIN=1


I see what you mean. Some of my 53 Bowmans have a white card stock on the front. However, the backs still seem to have the tan-ish hue. This one not only looks really white but inconsistent like on this card.

I would pass and find a different example.


Jim

[JollyElm]

Some non-nefarious people use photoshop to quickly brighten up their images. There are tools that instantly turn off-white areas into snow white areas. Not a fan of it, but it is a reality. If you are worried about it being a legitimate card, ask the seller to take and send you a couple of quick, unretouched cell phone pics in 'normal' lighting of the front and back. If the same issues are prevalent, then you'll have a decision to make.

[Tere1071]

When I originally viewed the card, the photos that were posted on eBay didn't illustrate the bottom corners well. I asked him if he could send me close ups and instead he posted them on the listing for all to see. In the brief communication I had with the seller he was amiable. I might ask him to send me another shot of the reverse and ask how it ended up so light.

[Chris Counts]

I scan a lot and often get very bright light areas. I think the Spahn is fine.

[Tere1071]

Thank you, Chris. i remember your expertise from when we used to attend the meetings in Fountain Valley.