David,
Very interesting read and valuable insights. I don't doubt that I own many actual cards just like I don't doubt that the photos we have been discussing in the abstract are actual photos. Most cards are dated, many photos are not (I assume) - I don't doubt they are photos, what I doubt is that most graders can ascertain with a degree of certainty a two year window from which the print/photo was made. And I think to a large degree you said that.
I also think that your point about false/fake stamps is spot on as this segment of the hobby takes off. Maybe I should just stick with the ACME News Service photos of Charlie Gehringer.
Thanks again.