My authentic DPs are sepia toned, some dark some light. I'd been duped and bought a b/w long ago, obvious fake in hand. Seller used a small, blurry scan - another classic move.
The most obvious tell, was the dot matrix pattern in the text portion using magnif. (The text on the originals is stamped solid). The top of the origs were printed on white paper that is then glued to grayish card stock, this fake was one-piece whitish card stock.
As with any old Issue, a black light helps and also comparing the backs -totally different card stock. It also helps to have originals for comparison.
Post a scan. Spotting fakes and giving negatives is the funnest part of the hobby!
I forgot to mention. The OldCardboard link at the top of the page has great descriptions about original cards.
Last edited by Ladder7; 11-11-2010 at 12:04 PM.
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