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03-26-2013, 12:34 PM
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If someone would post a picture of a reprint and a genuine one, it would be much easier to point out the differences. An easy difference is that the ink on reprints are usually black. In genuine ones they are brown. Also, the name and team on both are in differnet script. The genuines also have a distinct border around the picture border which separates them from the white border. Also, the colors are much more vibrant on a real one. Not to mention, the dot patterns under a magnifying glass or loupe. It's relatively easy once you see them side by side. I hope that helps!
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03-26-2013, 12:43 PM
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It's really simple: 't206 mathewson reprint' and 't206 mathewson'.
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03-26-2013, 12:51 PM
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While I don't have any issue with the post in general...I kinda agree with Scott! Google it...use the archives...the info is all there for 99% of anyones' questions...you just have to put forth a little eancy...weensy bit of effort!!!
Society has become sooooooo lazy and accustomed to instant gratification...in general!!!!! Last edited by ullmandds; 03-26-2013 at 12:52 PM.
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You really should try Google - it will save you a lot of time with the simpler stuff. Also, while the detail you posted is good, if you do not 'know' T206's, the ONLY way to learn is to buy cheap beaters and study them. I could create a reprint in about 30 minutes that fits all of your criteria for being 'real', except of course, EVEN the part about the loupe.
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Colby, There are some collectors who sometimes get very excited about the stamp (and writing) on the back of a card, such as your portrait. Probably sounds nuts to you if you're just getting into this, but true. No wonder this is all seems overwheming.
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Not here to argue at all. If you re-read my post, I was giving him a starting point on the very very basics of a T206 card (ie borders, dot patterns, brown ink, deep rich colors, etc). It was not a complete and end-all doctrine on how to spot a reprint. Many people here should be honored that people come to them for advice, whether its cards, autographs, etc. I have definitely used Google, yes. The poor guy was simply coming here for advice, and although I'm not an expert, I'll always be more than happy to help out in any way that I can. He simply questioned how we knew because (hopefully) he wanted to become better educated. I'm fairly young and only started collecting the T206s within the last couple years so I know how intimidating it can be at first.
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03-26-2013, 01:24 PM
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I don't see anything wrong with my response, other than it is in disagreement with what you think. That happens frequently on discussion boards. Repeating ourselves doesn't really do much good in such instances.
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First, I did use Google. I bought the cards yesterday and read for hours. I compared hundreds of images. What I don't understand why all you find it so surprising I asked a question about authenticity. Forgive me I did not have a REAL t206 in the back of the closet. I want to go buy one sometime this week when I have time. The thing is the nearest card shop is 2 hours away. Yes society and the younger generation is part of an instant gratification era, but do not group me in such group. I am a financial analysts. I find information for a living. What Google advised me to do was too basic and the tools I needed (black light & REAL t206 card) I did not have... The next best thing Google advised me to do was ask collectors who have been handling cards like these for decades. If you have a problem with me posting this thread then contact Google and tell them to organize their hundreds of pages information about t206. Perhaps you can help them go through each one and find out which site is legitimate. From there you should help them rank it from best to worst. The thing is Google's key word recognition is how google ranks the sites. This does not mean they are the "best" site for what you are looking for. Hence, why I am here asking collector's that have knowledge about these cards that far surpass mine. Lastly, no one forced you to read this thread. Nor did I ask you to critic me on my methods of finding knowledge about t206 cards... Thank you, Colby Tan
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03-26-2013, 01:24 PM
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Colby, you're always welcome on this board, but you have to get used to some occasional questioning or critisism. Don't take it so personally. We aren't trying to be mean.
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03-26-2013, 01:34 PM
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Hi Colby,
Nice cards.. You did the right thing and actually the smartest thing by coming here and asking. Unfortunately I have seen this happen many times over the years (you are not the first) where someone new comes on board and then gets slammed. Not sure why (I have several theories) but is does happen. This board has wasted time and posting (from regular members) on more stupid / absurd postings than what you have brought to the game. Fairly crazy as it is often spoke about "new collectors" / "young folks" and will they be around when were gone. You are exactly what we are looking for in the hobby. Another aspect of what I like about your post is that we now know of three (new to the hobby) cards! And there has been some huge FINDS that came out (ON THIS BOARD) by people doing exactly what you did - and if they would have just went the GOOGLE route we may never have seen the cards! Just relax for a little bit and everyone will warm-up to ya, Shawn England
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03-26-2013, 01:26 PM
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But in keeping with the spirit of your post, and your demand - I ONLY read the first sentence and last sentence. That was enough to tell me that the stuff in-between was probably just bitching.
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