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Old 11-27-2020, 10:08 PM
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Default Why so many bids on this fake Gretzky rookie?

Correct me if I'm wrong here. This card is fake, and easily identified as such. Yet there are quite a few bids on it, with plenty of time remaining.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-80-O-P...AAAOSwwGdfvEHj

Is this just a byproduct of the massive influx of new hobbyists? Too many people with too little knowledge chasing cards that are counterfeited too often?

I imagine the winning bidder will be someone to whom buying a Gretzky rookie is a new experience. Sadly, it's looking like their experience will be a rather unpleasant one.
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Old 11-27-2020, 11:40 PM
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Definitely fake. The bids could be shills to make it look active. Its always amazing that the fakes are nicely centered. The real ones are tough.
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Old 11-28-2020, 07:08 AM
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and a really bad reprint as well
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"unclear if this is an original" seems to be the way to earn 15,000% increase on a card
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Correct me if I'm wrong here. This card is fake, and easily identified as such. Yet there are quite a few bids on it, with plenty of time remaining.

Is this just a byproduct of the massive influx of new hobbyists? Too many people with too little knowledge chasing cards that are counterfeited too often?

I imagine the winning bidder will be someone to whom buying a Gretzky rookie is a new experience. Sadly, it's looking like their experience will be a rather unpleasant one.
I think it is partly that but I also think some people have money to burn so they are willing to take a chance as well.

Regardless, as long as people keep buying these up, the worse things are going to get, imo.
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Yup, that cards fake, Love the description "unclear if the card is original"... The description should read "clearly this original card is a fake"..
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What is the obvious tell here? (besides the non-committal description)

I have been looking for a Gretzky rookie for months. would never buy raw, but just curious how you spot these.
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What is the obvious tell here? (besides the non-committal description)

I have been looking for a Gretzky rookie for months. would never buy raw, but just curious how you spot these.
There are a few articles written, Wid. I am not up on them either but it's nice to know the info is out for me if and when the time comes?

https://www.beckett.com/news/how-to-...etting-burned/

https://www.cardboardconnection.com/...ky-rookie-card

https://allvintagecards.com/guide-to...retzky-rookie/
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There are a few articles written, Wid. I am not up on them either but it's nice to know the info is out for me if and when the time comes?

https://www.beckett.com/news/how-to-...etting-burned/

https://www.cardboardconnection.com/...ky-rookie-card

https://allvintagecards.com/guide-to...retzky-rookie/
Thanks for posting these links.

There is a treasure trove of info out there. With a little research, and a discerning eye, it is possible to buy raw cards online and (when COVID hell has ended) in person.
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