New card

[brianp-beme]

Like Pete I was thinking the print on the back was too dark, but then I checked out a real one that I have and it also has dark print. The scan of it is below.

Still probably not authentic, but I personally think it is worth sending to TPG for authentication, just because it doesn't scream fake to me, but just kind of whispers loudly. Can you provide us more detailed image of both front and back?

Brian

[ullmandds]

I disagree Brian the font is wrong there is no way that’s card is real

[ullmandds]

Why waste more money just hold onto it if you cannot return it and bring it to a show and show a few people .

[brianp-beme]

Not saying it is real, but to me it looks like the same font. I added another authentic back for comparison purposes along with the Cobb from the OP.

Brian

[ullmandds]

To me if you quickly scan from known authentic to the OP’s they don’t seem the same... if you placed the original post with 10 real ones and only looked at the box it would stand out like a sore thumb...to me. But by all means...go get it graded...waste more money.

[VWruss]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

To me if you quickly scan from known authentic to the OP’s they don’t seem the same... if you placed the original post with 10 real ones and only looked at the box it would stand out like a sore thumb...to me. But by all means...go get it graded...waste more money.

I was just asking. I'm by no means an expert at this hobby. I didnt want to start a big arguement.

[griffon512]

There's close to a 100% chance a competent grader will determine the card is what it is -- fake. There's around a 95% chance an incompetent grader will determine the card is what it is. In the very off-chance you get a numeric grade your card will be worth around $3,000. In the very high chance they determine it's not real the card will still be worth what it is now, around $3 for a mediocre fake of a high value card. You can calculate the expected value and make the choice on what to do next.

Outside of any debate on whether the card is fake or not, sometimes it's best to lean most on common sense in future questionable purchases. What are the chances that a dealer who knows enough to be aware of an iconic set/player like T206/Cobb will not bother to spend 30 seconds on the Internet to find out: 1) that it is not a T206?; 2) that if it was a T206 or E102, it would be worth around 20x what he sold it to you for in very low grade condition?

I don't mean this post to sound critical, just trying to help going forward.

[ALBB]

Looks like its real

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Not saying it is real, but to me it looks like the same font. I added another authentic back for comparison purposes along with the Cobb from the OP.

Brian

If you look at the top two pictures where they are side by side... The "N" on "Shean" falls away on the bottom right on both, and the "A" in "Knabe" seems smaller than other "A"s, on both. I'm thinking the backs are very similar. I'd risk a few bucks and send it in. Upside is way bigger than downside.

[pokerplyr80]

You already spent 200 on the card. What's another 10 or 20 bucks to send it in? You can also send scans in to PSA for their quick opinion service first and see what they say. Or walk it into the show next month if you're in the Chicago area.

[x2drich2000]

Put me in the fake department. The light gray in the uniform looks way too light to me and the dark gray areas should be streaky/dotted/lines, which is very easy to see under a bright light, but I don't see that at all in the OP's picture. Below is an authentic copy and closeup showing what I mean.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Guys, it's not a real E102 Cobb that was mistakenly listed as a T206 that sold for under $200. It's fake. Take your loss or get a refund if you can. The corners aren't even naturally worn, they were cut with scissors.

[ullmandds]

are your pics from a cell phone? if you can post scans...that'd be better!

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

You can also send scans in to PSA for their quick opinion service first and see what they say.

That is only for autographs, unless they changed it recently.

[bigfanNY]

I really hope he took Pete's advice and took the card back for a refund.

[Bugsy]

If you have a black light, that could answer the question. If its a fake, I'm guessing the paper with illuminate with the black light test.

[VWruss]

I would hate for the guy to have a chance to do the same again. I'll just sit on the loss and learn from it. Thanks for the help.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by swarmee

That is only for autographs, unless they changed it recently.

I didn't realize that. I've seen the service advertised but haven't really looked into it.