52 Mantle - Authentic or Fake?

[thenextlevel]

Card looks fake.

[bobsbbcards]

Here's what the back of one should look like (off eBay) next to the back of the one in question. It is clearly NOT real.

[itjclarke]

Ok, that one sold me.

If within reasonable driving distance, I'm still all for seeing it in person. If nothing else, will help to identify anything that might give it away (thickness, feel, visible pixels, etc).

[pawpawdiv9]

see ^ ..Thats why its important to have scans, it makes it so much easier. But in person is a must for a high price from a unknown source. Plus, also do the 'light test' to see if the paper stock is correct.
In my origina reply..I was thinking the black outline was too dark and thick, perhaps drawn in/touch up. as for the water stain remark..it may be 'washed' , maybe infers to why the reddish color on the back seemed off.
And with Bobs pic...yeah looks narrow from L-R for sure now.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

Here's what the back of one should look like (off eBay) next to the back of the one in question. It is clearly NOT real.

I still can't tell the difference. Can you educate me?

[bobsbbcards]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

I still can't tell the difference. Can you educate me?

It's the size of the borders on the back. Look at how much empty space there is on the fake one.

[NateMack]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

It's the size of the borders on the back. Look at how much empty space there is on the fake one.

That is what I was saying as well. If you look at any of your 52 cards the back borders are pretty small. And the red box on the back has pretty small borders, on my stack of 52s at least...

[pawpawdiv9]

Here is a link: http://home.comcast.net/~52mantle/
It will help educate you folks on the #311 mantle.
Shows you the real ones (both variations A & B) and what to look for.
Also shows spotting countefiets ones and more stuff.
The link has been posted several times before and is very useful.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Here is a link: http://home.comcast.net/~52mantle/
It will help educate you folks on the #311 mantle.
Shows you the real ones (both variations A & B) and what to look for.
Also shows spotting countefiets ones and more stuff.
The link has been posted several times before and is very useful.

Thanks for sharing. I learned some things I didn't know.