Need Opinions T205 Young Real or Not
 

Posted By: <b>greg buscemi</b><p>I need a quick opinion on this card do you think it is real or what <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8802419788" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8802419788</a>

Need Opinions T205 Young Real or Not
 

Posted By: <b>peter ullman</b><p>i was studying that card myself...looks ok...back scan looks a little wierd and looks like it may have been trimmed. seller guarantees card...so seems like little risk!<br /><br />pete in mn

Need Opinions T205 Young Real or Not
 

Posted By: <b>Erland Stevens</b><p>Greg<br><br>Several months ago I picked up a T205 Zach Wheat from the exact same seller. The Wheat was in bad shape and went for something like $20+ - still not a bad deal. When I got it, the card was clearly fake. It didn't feel like a real vintage card, and the gold borders were a solid color (nothing like a bona fide sparkling T205 but very hard to see in a scan). Just like the Young card, the Wheat (Piedmont back) had some scuffing on the back. This scuffing on the Wheat was exactly where the word &quot;reprint&quot; was supposed to be. I've since seen Wheat reprints and the card I was sold was obviously doctored. The Young card is Sweet Caporal, and I would bet that &quot;reprint&quot; should appear just below the word &quot;standard&quot; at the very bottom of the card. You can see it because it has been removed.<br><br>In defense of the seller, I was offered a full refund. Thankful that I hadn't been burned for more and little intrigued at the card that fooled me so easily, I kept the card. The seller told me that he was just getting into the T205s and was having a hard time distinguishing reprints. Wanting to think the best, I believed him. This card now makes me think I should have been more suspicious.<br><br>Erland

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Posted By: <b>greg buscemi</b><p>Thanks for the info <br /><br />with less than 12 hours to go <br /><br />unless I am outbid I cant cancel my bid<br /><br />

Need Opinions T205 Young Real or Not
 

Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>I would pass.....

Need Opinions T205 Young Real or Not
 

Posted By: <b>John S</b><p>As with other fake T205's, the image appears too "flat". The printing process on the original T205's gives them a certain depth. The red is too red and there is no transition besides color change between border and the backgound.

Need Opinions T205 Young Real or Not
 

Posted By: <b>Josh K.</b><p>Greg - just dont pay for the card if you win and let the seller know the reason. You might also want to report it to ebay - if they cancel the auction, you wont have to worry about it.

Need Opinions T205 Young Real or Not
 

Posted By: <b>Sean</b><p>If you do win it, he does accept returns..."If not satisfied, I offer a full refund with no questions asked." <br /><br />Or you always could retract your bid.

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Posted By: <b>J Levine</b><p>Fake and trimmed...color is all wrong on front...too flat, the gold does not look right and the paper stock looks wrong too where the scuffs are.<br /><br />Joshua

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Posted By: <b>Tom Boblitt</b><p>don't really break through the card. Possible for a real T205 but the reprinted ones crease a diferent way. The paper is more waxy and doesn't break like a early 1900's card typically does. Definitely fake on this one.<br />

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>that if a seller has been caught before with reprinted cards he/she wouldn't continue listing them. Run!

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Posted By: <b>fkw</b><p>Same seller has a reprint E145-2 Alexander on eBay as well. He is clueless on vintage cards.