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Originally Posted by swarmee
And, from what I hear, the smell. Vintage cards have a certain aroma that is also very hard to fake. Always give a look at Etsy or eBay to see what the available fakes look like, before making an expensive purchase. And definitely inspect cards you bought online when you get them, while the return window is still open.
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The opposite is also true, and often helpful. With more recently printed cards, there can be a "chemical" smell. This is difficult to describe; however, it is easy to recognize.
So, everyone should make sure their cards "pass the smell test" - literally.