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Posted By: davidcycleback

The best thing is to gather a list of knowledgeable and reputable sellers on eBay and elsewhere and shop with them.

Many reprints look like reprints even in eBay auctions.

For sellers you are unfamiliar with, make sure they clearly state what is the authenticity guarantee/return policy. If you don't like the guarantee and policy, don't bid.

There's a difference between buying a $10 Goudey common from someone you don't know an a $1,000 Goudey Babe Ruth from someone you don't know. With the $10 common, the best that can happen is that you are happy with the purchase and you have an addition for your good sellers list. The worst that can happen is you are out $10.