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[TheNightmanCometh]

Personally, I'm rather miffed, and will always be so, at the fact that Topps released reprints and didn't have any signifying characteristics on the card showing that it's in fact a reprint. A huge slap in the face to collectors, IMO.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

Personally, I'm rather miffed, and will always be so, at the fact that Topps released reprints and didn't have any signifying characteristics on the card showing that it's in fact a reprint. A huge slap in the face to collectors, IMO.

I agree with this. No way should a legit card company make reprints that are not easily identifiable. And I want to know how to find a buyer for a card, clearly marked reprint in the title, to pay $175 for it!!


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Topps-...p2047675.l2557

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Topps-...wAAOSwqURaob4v

[cardinalcollector]

Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

Personally, I'm rather miffed, and will always be so, at the fact that Topps released reprints and didn't have any signifying characteristics on the card showing that it's in fact a reprint. A huge slap in the face to collectors, IMO.

What cards or sets has Topps reprinted without any "signifying characteristics on the card showing that it's in fact a reprint"?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I agree Randy, every legit Topps reprint I have ever seen or heard of is labeled. The good fakes are counterfeits not reprints, afaik.

[TheNightmanCometh]

Originally Posted by cardinalcollector

What cards or sets has Topps reprinted without any "signifying characteristics on the card showing that it's in fact a reprint"?

You'll have to forgive my ignorance on the topic if, in fact, the cards that are being used to dupe buyers are counterfeits and weren't released by Topps as some sort of special reprinted set. I just always assumed that they were just a reissue by Topps to make money.

[cardinalcollector]

Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

You'll have to forgive my ignorance on the topic if, in fact, the cards that are being used to dupe buyers are counterfeits and weren't released by Topps as some sort of special reprinted set. I just always assumed that they were just a reissue by Topps to make money.

Hi Ryan, Topps has reprinted several issues including the 1952-1954 Topps sets. Those were 2.5x3.5" unlike the oversize originals. They've also reprinted many popular players like Mantle, Clemente, Rose and others, but they are all dated the year of issue, and they are often glossy or shiny and can't be confused with the originals.

The big problem on Ebay is counterfeits.

[TheNightmanCometh]

Originally Posted by cardinalcollector

Hi Ryan, Topps has reprinted several issues including the 1952-1954 Topps sets. Those were 2.5x3.5" unlike the oversize originals. They've also reprinted many popular players like Mantle, Clemente, Rose and others, but they are all dated the year of issue, and they are often glossy or shiny and can't be confused with the originals.

The big problem on Ebay is counterfeits.

Are these counterfeits made from scratch?

I've heard plenty about the '52 Mantle, but if they are being counterfeited then why do they continually have the same known type of errors?