your opinion on this T206 Young

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Posted By: mike mullins

Hi all,

I have owned this card for about 3 years and I believe it to be genuine. The type is the right size and color, the image is correctly printed (composed of little dots), and the card even smells old.

However, I am slightly concerned by the condition of the card's backside. It seems a little "faint" or faded. I can make out the factory designation, but barely. Was this card soaked out of a scrapbook?

I am sending it to SGC shortly so I'll know for sure, but until then...what do you think?

Thank you!

mm

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Posted By: Brian

For me, your scans make it a little difficult to tell. But I think it looks a lot like many of the other doctored reprints.

As for "printing with little dots". If you look at a real versus a reprint T206 under a 30x loupe, both are printed with little dots. BUT THE DOTS ARE DIFFERENT.

Brian

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Posted By: mike mullins

Thanks for replying.

Did you click on the pics? They link to much larger images.

I am suspicious, especially of the bottom of the back, where the "REPRINT" stamp would go. But, I think the card holds up otherwise.

Any links where I can see examples of good vs. reprint vintage printing?

Keep 'em coming!

mm

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Posted By: Brian

I did not originally click the links. Now that I have, the larger jpegs make the card look a little more legit. I don't feel comfortable committing to either way now.

If the card was in my hand and I had a loupe, I could tell for certain.

Cycleback has some good info on detecting counterfits

http://www.cycleback.com/baseballcardguide.htm

Brian

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Posted By: mike mullins

for taking another look.

I am about 85% positive on this card, but I'll leave it to SGC to decide for certain.

This card is definitely one that can benefit from encapsulation (if it turns out to be deserving). As a raw card, it raises some questions, especially if you aren't holding it in your hand. I have that advantage, which adds to my confidence, but a potential buyer wouldn't. Entombed from SGC eliminates most doubts (I hope!), making it a good low-grade (10-poor, I guess) addition to a collection.

I will be sure to post the card's outcome when it returns from grading.

Best wishes,

mm

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Posted By: Brian

You're probably right on the SGC 10. I twice submitted the card below to SGC in hopes of getting a SGC 20...I guess I will settle for the 10.



Brian

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Posted By: leon

From the scan the front looks ok. The back has that fake, underlying, "white'ish" look though....good luck and let us know....