Johnny Mize Red Man ad

[mravk]

I purchased a Johnny Mize Red Man ad. It's in printed in a paper like stock. It measured 11" W x 15.5" H. The color and condition are like new, only with slight discoloration. How do I tell the difference between a re-print and genuine Red Man ad? I know most of the re-prints are on card boards. Attached are front and back pictures. It is in a plastic cover. Thank you in advance.
Eric

[drcy]

I think yours is real. The real ones are on paper, like poster paper, and all the reprints I've seen are on cardboard. Also, the real ones have crisp graphics and bright colors like yours, while the reprints are faded out. The reprinters probably made the reprints from online pictures, rather than scanning an in hand original-- thus the lesser quality graphics.

[bigfanNY]

I purchased this a couple weeks ago and it has a few things going for it right size not on cardboard etc. but when I handled the paper it did not feel right not like posters from the early 50's that I have handled. This came from a printer not a repro hack but tough to get the paper right and this paper did not feel right. I went to Mall near me that had a repro and it looked exactly like this one from the back I have an Auto Red Man Johnny Mize card I wanted to display with this and wanted badly for it to be real . JMHO Jonathan

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by mravk

I purchased a Johnny Mize Red Man ad. It's in printed in a paper like stock. It measured 11" W x 15.5" H. The color and condition are like new, only with slight discoloration. How do I tell the difference between a re-print and genuine Red Man ad? I know most of the re-prints are on card boards. Attached are front and back pictures. It is in a plastic cover. Thank you in advance.
Eric

Eric, at 12:24pm today, you stated you received it and, I quote,
"Received it today. It took me 10 min to unpack it. What a beautiful piece!" And then you post it on here asking how to tell the difference between a reprint and a real one??????

Shouldn't you have done the research on the front side instead of asking on the back side?

Just curious

Greg

[bigfanNY]

Greg I am going to take the hit for that. As I said I bought and returned this last week and let Eric know when I saw his post. What I should have done is when I returned it is posted on this site my reasons. My apologies and as I said just my opinion but the opinions of other members has helped me in the past and I feel I owe it to the board to speak up when I have one that can help someone else. Jonathan

[Duluth Eskimo]

This is real. Bottom line. It's funny how this was for sale for a long time on the BST. I almost bought it myself. Not sure why all the discussion about being a repro. It's a nice piece especially for the money.

[GrayGhost]

Its pretty poor to buy something, say its great,then ask for opinions. Plus, Tony is above board all the way. I would have bought it if I could have afforded it.

[quinnsryche]

I feel it's time to chime in. I don't know Jonathan other than he bought this item from me. He expressed some concerns about it's authenticity and I refunded his money. I did not offer this information publicly as in this case he is dead wrong. My father has been the sole owner of this piece for MANY years (way before repros were being done). I intimated this info to him but still insisted it was not real. Again, I don't know Jonathan, but I do know my father. He has been a collector/dealer for over 50 years and trust him implicitly. If he says it's real, it's real, 100% no doubt about it. I have NEVER had even 1 of his items returned or even questioned.. Jonathan even told me when he asked to return it that he had nothing in his possession to compare it to. He wanted me to have it authenticated. Now at a $75 purchase price, who would do that? I can't even imagine the cost incurred to have that done. I guarantee any item for life.
I hope that clears up any questions, if not, contact me directly.
Thanks for listening,
Tony