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esd70433 02-28-2013 11:16 PM
Real T206 Plank?
 
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I was offered this T206 Plank but have not yet bought it. I'm almost certain it would have to be fake, but it's one of the best fakes I've seen. Any thoughts?

DerekMichael 02-28-2013 11:24 PM
i would not buy it because it looks fake, bit i am a rookie, so one of the vets will certainly have better advice for you

Brian Weisner 02-28-2013 11:26 PM
Fake....
Be well Brian

asoriano 02-28-2013 11:29 PM
Definitely fake. The caption (type) is incorrect.

deadballfreaK 02-28-2013 11:34 PM
Fake. Not even a good fake. Just a reprint distressed a bit.

Sean 03-01-2013 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by asoriano (Post 1096624)
Definitely fake. The caption (type) is incorrect.
Absolutely a fake. The printing font is the wrong size. The PLANK looks correct, but only the "P" in PHILA and the "A" in AMER should be that size. The other letters (HILA MER) should be capitalized, but they should only be 3/4 of the size of the "P" and "A".

Sean 03-01-2013 12:14 AM
Sorry, I tried to post scan but failed.

gnaz01 03-01-2013 03:42 AM
100% fake

g_vezina_c55 03-01-2013 05:47 AM
Fake

bigwinnerx 03-01-2013 05:56 AM
That's a really bad fake you should spot in seconds. Bad typeface, wrong color font just for starters.

T206Collector 03-01-2013 07:42 AM
Terribly obvious fake. If you think it is at all believable you should stop buying ungraded pre-war cards immediately.

g_vezina_c55 03-01-2013 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by T206Collector (Post 1096712)
you should stop buying ungraded pre-war cards immediately.
especially card like a T206 Plank.....

Sean 03-01-2013 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by esd70433 (Post 1096620)
I was offered this T206 Plank but have not yet bought it. I'm almost certain it would have to be fake, but it's one of the best fakes I've seen. Any thoughts?
Just out of curiosity, how much was this card supposed to cost?:rolleyes:

t206blogcom 03-01-2013 11:37 AM
If you think this Plank is real, there's a Wagner in Ohio for sale.

JollyRoger 03-01-2013 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by t206blogcom (Post 1096796)
If you think this Plank is real, there's a Wagner in Ohio for sale.
This is an "unreleased version" just like the cobb-edwards Wagner. :rolleyes:

Seriously, run the other way...

egbeachley 03-01-2013 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by esd70433 (Post 1096620)
but it's one of the best fakes I've seen. Any thoughts?
You should have thought "one of the worst fakes I've seen"

sportscardpete 03-01-2013 12:34 PM
Are my eyes deceiving me or does it look hand cut? Guys what is the market for reprint scraps?

teetwoohsix 03-01-2013 01:04 PM
Yeah, you may want to pick up a couple of raw T206's and get to know them before venturing into Plank territory :D

Easy fake to spot-I'm also curious as to how much the seller was trying to rob you for.

Sincerely, Clayton

I Only Smoke 4 the Cards 03-01-2013 04:07 PM
Lettering is all wrong. Send that guy a big F@@@ You!!!

freakhappy 03-01-2013 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by T206Collector (Post 1096712)
Terribly obvious fake. If you think it is at all believable you should stop buying ungraded pre-war cards immediately.
I agree...definitely get familiar with the tell-tale signs of a real 206 vs. a fake one. The only debate you should find yourself in is whether a 206 is altered or not...which still gets past some of the most experienced collectors at times.


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