1969 Mantle variation or faded

brewing · #1 09-16-2014, 07:07 PM

This just sold on eBay as not only as a white letter but white team name.

I think it's faded. Can't believe PSA graded it a a white letter version.

bnorth · #2 09-16-2014, 07:42 PM

Looks faded. Would like to see in hand. In hand faded sticks out like a sore thumb compared to a real missing color card.

The biggest tell on this card is the super faded magenta. I would also bet in hand the word YANKEES is an off white and not the same exact white as the borders.

MattyC · #3 09-16-2014, 08:15 PM

Was watching it; been hoarding that card lately but a friend was into it. Great centering for that notorious OC and tilted card-- not too many that nicely centered.

bnorth · #4 09-16-2014, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyC

Was watching it; been hoarding that card lately but a friend was into it. Great centering for that notorious OC and tilted card-- not too many that nicely centered.

Hopefully your friend didn't end up with that piece of faded trash. I have never "tested" a 69 Topps card for color fastness but I can guarantee it did not leave the factory that color.

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