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t206 dark rim
Posted By: steve
i just got my cycleback book in the mail and was reading it and on page 46, it says if there is a dark rim around the letter, it is a sure sign that the card is vintage, would that be the easiest way for someone like myself, who is just learning authenticity, to tell vintage from reprint. |
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t206 dark rim
Posted By: Paul Griggs
There is no single way to determine authenticity. A dark rim on a t206 letter is helpful in determining authenticity, but its not very helpful for example on a 1933 Goudey. There are more than a few things to check when authenticating, & it can vary depending on the card issue & printing technique. One thing for sure, keep reading this board, & you'll keep learning. I know I do. |
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t206 dark rim
Posted By: steve
thank you, i am learning more and more about the cards everyday. the cycleback book i just got is very informative. between asking you people questions and reading and research, i am getting more understanding of the differences |
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t206 dark rim
Posted By: Paul Griggs
David's cycleback book & website are very helpful. Also, after a few years of handling & studying cards, you'll find one of your most powerful authenticating tools will be your gut instinct. Your first instinct will be correct seemingly about 99% of the time. Always trust it, but of course verify if needed. I like to use David's print identification technique along with other checks. A good digital microscope is very handy to have around. |
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t206 dark rim
Posted By: davidcycleback
The T206 issue is a case where if you have a handful of cheap commons you can identify reprints by comparison. The reprints will be distinctly different in more than one way (thickness, gloss, opacity, etc), and may be obviously different at first glance from two yards away. Many reprints in an online auction look bad, or at least dubious, and you're just looking at a picture. |
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