I just pulled the trigger on a tip top shortprint offered on Amazon for a decent price (if it turns out to be authentic). I'll rely on their no hassle return policy if it turns out to be fake. I'll drop a link and see what people think. My first time buying vintage off of Amazon.
https://a.co/d/9nkYyGe
I asked about those spots and received this in reply:
"Pete,
I have been out on the road all day, so this is the first time I have had a chance to answer you.
first off, when you get the card you will not see any of that, it is an issue I have sometimes with the scanner.
second, I have been on amazon since 2012, I think I was the first dealer they approached because of the database we have, been on ebay since 1998 and have had my site up since 1995, probably the first online dealer.
No need to get nervous about this $49 card. If you dont like it you can send it back.
We believe it is an original, I am aware of reprints from that year and we have received them in the past.
We will not sell them if we catch them, so I would be surprised if that card is not authentic."