[Archive]

Posted By: Gilbert Maines

Mr. Warshaw:
It was never my objective to prove the authenticity of Brad's card, because
as I have stated, I do not believe that one can prove authenticity, I think
that the only achievable objective is to eliminate possibilities that the
card is a fake. I know that this sounds like semantics, but really there is
no proof that a card is real. And there is proof that a card is fake.

However, your suggestion that this card could represent a reprint with a
point of origin different from the original issue, has considerable merit.
My initial analysis eliminated the liklihood of reprints employing old
printing hardware through 1980 primarilly because the value of the card
would not warrant the effort necessary.

But your suggestion is not a fradulent motivated reprint, simply a
manufacturing choice. This falls within the framework of my thinking, thank
you.

None of my cards have characteristics similar to those of Brad's card
either. Effort is underway to contact other purchasers of cards included in
the offering which Brad acted upon, to determine if those cards have similar
attributes.



Edited to enhance readability.