I like the early game used where the backs have a disclaimer saying "Congratulations! You have received a card with a piece of (X) used by (Y player) in an official, major league game". It doesn't meant the item is genuine, but it means the company is making a risky bet if it is not as they can be held liable. At this time, many of the big ticket items were specifically known, I remember one of the manufacturers buying a Ruth item for over $100,000 for example. Some were publicly known to be transacted to the makers. You never hear about this anymore as they keep spitting out relics of long gone legends who have very few items known.
By 2009 when this card came out, the cards are basically promising nothing at all. "Congratulations! You have received a genuine memorabilia card" doesn't promise jack.
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