Player stamp question

[bmarlowe1]

The stamp shown was sent to me by Bob Groom's grandaughter. She bought it on ebay and is wondering how you can distinguish a real one from, say, a modern copy or xerox. Any info appreciated.

[canjond]

Def looks like a real Helmar stamp to me - somplete with its original glassine envelope.

[Leon]

The Helmar should have a bit of a shiny front. I haven't seen any fakes but there probably are some. That one looks like a real one with sort of a poor scan. regards

[docpatlv]

Definitely looks good. The paper on the Helmars is very thin. I have been collecting Helmars for a while now and don't think I have ever seen a repro. The fact that it came with a glassine envelope helps.

Mike

[canjond]

To add to what Leon said - I agree the scan is poor, which I think might make the stamp look a bit "off." Truth be told, with commons selling for $5-$10 and not huge demand for them, seems like not a good way to make a ton of money!

[PWeso81]

I have been trying to place a value on a Wagner stamp that was given to me back when I was a kid (early 80's). Whenever I show it to a card collector...I get blank stares...or immediate (what I consider) low ball offers. I have given up trying to find the value on it. I know, I know...I will try to post a pic ASAP. I am just saying that not many people are into stamps...

[bmarlowe1]

Thanks to all for the help!

Does anyone know where I can track down the fred toney from this set? I have been looking for one for a while now to add to my fred toney collection and I have never even seen a scan of one.

TT