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Posted By: Mike Taylor

Unfortunatly, I don't have a scan to post. The story behind this offer is that one of my informal network of friends who don't collect cards but look out for cards for me found out about them from a friend of his. Based on the description I got from my friend, I concluded that they were T201s and that they were in at least mid-grade condition. There are about a half dozen cards including a Falkenburg/Lajoie and the asking price is $150 for the lot. I'll be able to see the cards over the holidays and I'm looking for specific things to look for when I examine the cards.

1) Is the card stock similar to T205/206 card stock?

2) Is there a gloss or finish to originals or does the dullness of fakes refer to the quality of the image?

3) Can a fake be spotted by looking at the print/dot pattern under a magnifying loupe?

I want to believe I'm on to a good deal, but I'd like to be armed with some more knowledge before I make a decision.


Mike Taylor