Help: T206 w/ color issues

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Posted By: Ray Piskadlo

I recently acquired this card in a group and was wondering what everyone thought. The yellow sky and green grass are barely visible. At first I thought it was faded from sunlight, but the blue of the jersey and flesh of his are quite vibrant. The card doesn't smell like bleach, I learned from here to check that. I also thought maybe a pencil eraser of some kind, but I don't see any streaks or changes in the texture of the card. Any ideas???

I'm guessing some sort of solvent was used with possibly a q-tip? I can't be that lucky to find a legit color mishap.



All thoughts as to how this card got this way are appreciated!
Best regards,
Ray Piskadlo

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Posted By: jeff drum

Well I am certainly no expert on T206 or printing anomalies (sp? Barry) but the faded yellow seems to be streaked or almost have a rubbed look to it. Keep in mind that is thru 48 year old eyes as well.

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Posted By: Ray Piskadlo

The fact that the borders seem to have lost their color in some spots and his arm with the glove as well add to my idea of altering. Has anyone here seen this done to a card? The card itself appears intact while the colors are "rubbed" out.

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Posted By: Kevin Saucier

"Has anyone here seen this done to a card?"


Yep, seen it and done it many many times as most know. This is one of those where I don't need to see the card in person to make a determination.

Sorry, but this card has been altered...and a poor attempt at that.

Can you get a return?




Kevin Saucier

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Posted By: Ray Piskadlo

Kevin,

Thanks. I was hoping for your input. Since I bought it as part of a group and the others are in good condition, I will keep it as filler for now. If I get an upgrade, I will make sure to fully disclose the card has been altered.

BTW, Kevin, do you know what chemical/solvent might have been used?

Thanks again,
Ray Piskadlo

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Posted By: Brian

The look of the glove reminds me of some of your tests Kevin you've shared in the past.

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Posted By: Kevin Saucier

"The look of the glove reminds me of some of your tests Kevin you've shared in the past."


....and those were made to look doctored so others can get an idea if they ever come across one...like now.




"BTW, Kevin, do you know what chemical/solvent might have been used?"


yes...I know the formula or one like it.



You're welcome, glad I could help. Sorry it's altered.



Kevin Saucier

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Posted By: barrysloate

I agree with Kevin, and this one isn't even close. It looks like an altering job gone bad.

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Posted By: peter ullman

yes...an altering job gone a marble-awry!

pete ullman

ps...as much as I hate being part of the problem...I couldn't resist.

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Posted By: Brian Weisner

Hi Pete,
Be careful you might be impeached... from Del Bocavista