A few thoughts overall.
The one shown is probably good, but I think the grade is all hype. But it's a nice example without creases. If it had a rough cut with wide margins I can see a dealer or collector tidying it up. Not what I'd do, but since it's handcut anyway, someone will.
The card is just as tough/easy to fake as any other. Getting it exactly right is hard, getting it close enough to get past someone unfamiliar with the set is easier. Getting close enough to get a few bids with a typical blurry Ebay Image is easy.
I recently tried to find that sort of cardboard for a project where I had to make some mockups. I couldn't find any at retail. Something close to what the current Topps cards are printed on but not coated was easy to find but expensive. So I went with todays flimsy posterboard.
Steve B
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