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Posted By: Tony Galovich

In the coin industry any coin that is a replica/reprint it has to have stamped on it wording to indicate it's a Copy so the consumer will realize the Gem BU 1804 silver dollar he has is worth a few $$ not Millions of $$

Does anyone here remember Charlie Brooks from Motown?

Back in the 70's he showed up at a card Show in Anaheim with his 33 Goudey reprints
He was selling them as reprints
BUT many veteran collectors were upset as they realized scammers would eventually try to resell them as originals down the road

he was asked why didn't put the word {reprint) on the card to avoid problems as to authenticity

His classic reply was the printer forgot to add that as he requested

But the 2nd printings did have "REPRINT" added to the reverse side of the cards.

But the shysters cleverly tried to erase the "Reprint" from the card

You still see these for sale occasionally