Doctored cards - a learning tool

[Hammerin'Hank]

Thanks for sharing.

Buying raw 62 Topps or 71 Topps always scares me due to the re-coloring issues. Its nearly impossible to tell when buying online with only scans or phone pics to look at.

Where is the Ryan trimmed ? I honestly cannot tell...............If I had to guess I'd say the right side. It doesn't look quite as straight as the other sides.

[gregr2]

Can someone explain how they recolor cards? Is it using markers? Can it be detected with a black light?

Thanks

[Hammerin'Hank]

Yes......the most common way of recoloring cards is with a marker.

You can tell with a black light or by looking at he side of the card where the marker will bleed through. When buying cards online you normally only see the front and back........not the side edges.

Its extremely common with the black bordered '71 Topps.

[gregr2]

Originally Posted by Hammerin'Hank

Yes......the most common way of recoloring cards is with a marker.

You can tell with a black light or by looking at he side of the card where the marker will bleed through. When buying cards online you normally only see the front and back........not the side edges.

Its extremely common with the black bordered '71 Topps.

Thanks Russ.

[packs]

Looks like some odd coloration on the jerseys of McCovey and Gibson. I'm seeing weird brown patches that are likely where the color is.

[begsu1013]

run your finger along the edges. the trimmed edge will usually feel a lot smoother than the factory edge. you can usually see a slight color differentiation from the fresh cut.

as for recolored cards, especially on the 71's, you can easily see where the edges are black vs cardboard brown. it's usually around the corners, where someone has tried to hide the chipping.