I'm probably just an idiot but... fakes

[CurtisFlood]

We have all been fooled at times. Don't let a bad apple spoil your hobby. May be better to buy at shows from people you know and can trust.

[Tabe]

Be glad you learned a $20 lesson and not a $1000 one.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Tabe

Be glad you learned a $20 lesson and not a $1000 one.

+1

We all have made mistakes in this hobby. This sort of thing shouldn't push you away, but motivate you to become more familiar with fakes, reprints, etc., If it were easy, it wouldn't be worth it

[HappyJack41]

Originally Posted by Tabe

Be glad you learned a $20 lesson and not a $1000 one.

Exactly, could have been A LOT worse. You're not the first and you surely won't be the last collector to be fooled on a fake of some kind. I certainly wouldn't let a $20 mistake ruin the hobby experience. Live and learn.

[cardsfan73]

Being the cards are fake and were listed as being original 1948 Bowmans I would simply return them as Item Not As Described. You shouldn't have any problem getting your money back from ebay even if the sellers tries to make things difficult.

We have all made mistakes like this in the past, not a big deal and don't let it get you down. There are plenty of great people in this hobby and a lot of them are right here on this board. It's gotten to the point where I buy a lot more through the B/S/T/ than I do on ebay.

Good luck with your future purchases & if you are in doubt there are a ton of knowledgeable & helpful people here on this board!

Good luck with your future purchases!

Scott

[Bigb13]

Wow Mike that is really nice it just shows the thère still are nice people in the world.

[iwantitiwinit]

Also maybe consider sticking with graded cards the chance of getting a fake are much less.

[buymycards]

Did you notice that the word "reprint" was scratched off of the bottoms of these cards?

[asoriano]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Did you notice that the word "reprint" was scratched off of the bottoms of these cards?

[KCRfan1]

Seller says 14 day returns, or do as others suggested and file a claim with ebay as the cards are reprints and not originals as seller advertised. I know as buyers we need to be educated so we know what we are buying, however the sellers need to do the same and know what they are selling ( and be honest about it ).

I would also recommend reviewing seller feedback, and see what other buyers say about the product received. That may give you insight to the type of seller you are dealing with and what to expect.

[Mountaineer1999]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Did you notice that the word "reprint" was scratched off of the bottoms of these cards?

I did not. As stated before, I am an idiot. I jumped the gun and didn't study the cards. I guess I share in the blame for being so naive. I couldn't sleep at night if I thought I cheated someone, so I am probably a little more trusting than I should be.

[clydepepper]

Since the seller did not specify 'reprints', you should be able to get your money back...if not from them (doubtful) then EBAY (probable). Let me know if you need assistance with that since I've had to go that route a few times.

[Mountaineer1999]

I've sent a message to the seller.... waiting on response. I will see what if anything they have to say and then go to Ebay tomorrow I guess.

Thanks again everyone.