How to spot replica ticket stubs?
 

I've pondered collecting tickets/ticket stubs along with cards for years. I'm learning about them, and I appreciate them as historical artifacts. I was surprised to see that there are replica tickets out there of events that don't seem that significant to me. I'm attaching an ebay listing where the seller plainly states it's a replica. In all honesty, I don't think I would have known the difference. What are some give aways? I have looked at authentic stubs but other than some wear I'm not always able to detect the differences. I know wear can be faked so I'm not sure how much that helps me.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15671723911...Bk9SR9Dx9Mz1ZQ

I wonder if the back of the ticket has printing (that would be a clue)?

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I wondered that as well. I saw one replica listing where the seller said the back was black...I think he probably meant blank. I'm not sure what would prevent replica ticket makers from recreating the print I see on the backs of tickets? I've just gotten so paranoid over the years...

There is no seat number nor section number implying either a replica or leftover from ticket printing. Many replica Super Bowl tickets out there.

That makes sense. Thank you.

In the late 70's there were printer overruns on a number of the Yankee Playoff games. In fact the NY card show used these overruns with an overprint for admission to the show one year. But they are easy to differentiate from actual playoff tickets. But like any collectable some Research and hands on is going to help any collector get a feel for what to look for. Maybe buy a small lot of stubs from a team you intend to collect. Overall I think you will find ticket collectors and collecting a safe and fun endeavor.

How does PSA verify that a ticket stub is authentic, especially for a rare event? I saw one for blue/white MJ tar heels game. Or a 1960's concert.