Why so many bids on this fake Gretzky rookie?

[Eric72]

Correct me if I'm wrong here. This card is fake, and easily identified as such. Yet there are quite a few bids on it, with plenty of time remaining.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-80-O-P...AAAOSwwGdfvEHj

Is this just a byproduct of the massive influx of new hobbyists? Too many people with too little knowledge chasing cards that are counterfeited too often?

I imagine the winning bidder will be someone to whom buying a Gretzky rookie is a new experience. Sadly, it's looking like their experience will be a rather unpleasant one.

[Throttlesteer]

Definitely fake. The bids could be shills to make it look active. Its always amazing that the fakes are nicely centered. The real ones are tough.

[maniac_73]

and a really bad reprint as well

[hockeyhockey]

"unclear if this is an original" seems to be the way to earn 15,000% increase on a card

[irv]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Correct me if I'm wrong here. This card is fake, and easily identified as such. Yet there are quite a few bids on it, with plenty of time remaining.

Is this just a byproduct of the massive influx of new hobbyists? Too many people with too little knowledge chasing cards that are counterfeited too often?

I imagine the winning bidder will be someone to whom buying a Gretzky rookie is a new experience. Sadly, it's looking like their experience will be a rather unpleasant one.

I think it is partly that but I also think some people have money to burn so they are willing to take a chance as well.

Regardless, as long as people keep buying these up, the worse things are going to get, imo.

[smallpaul2002]

Yup, that cards fake, Love the description "unclear if the card is original"... The description should read "clearly this original card is a fake"..

[Oscar_Stanage]

What is the obvious tell here? (besides the non-committal description)

I have been looking for a Gretzky rookie for months. would never buy raw, but just curious how you spot these.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Wid_Conroy

What is the obvious tell here? (besides the non-committal description)

I have been looking for a Gretzky rookie for months. would never buy raw, but just curious how you spot these.

There are a few articles written, Wid. I am not up on them either but it's nice to know the info is out for me if and when the time comes?

https://www.beckett.com/news/how-to-...etting-burned/

https://www.cardboardconnection.com/...ky-rookie-card

https://allvintagecards.com/guide-to...retzky-rookie/

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by irv

There are a few articles written, Wid. I am not up on them either but it's nice to know the info is out for me if and when the time comes?

https://www.beckett.com/news/how-to-...etting-burned/

https://www.cardboardconnection.com/...ky-rookie-card

https://allvintagecards.com/guide-to...retzky-rookie/

Thanks for posting these links.

There is a treasure trove of info out there. With a little research, and a discerning eye, it is possible to buy raw cards online and (when COVID hell has ended) in person.