Is this Mantle card a reprint?

[Joe Hunter]

I have seen those and yes, they are reprints.

[irv]

I also have some but the backs are almost pure white.

From what I understand, they were originally printed on gray stock.
I purchased these years ago thinking they were real but thankfully I only paid a few dollars for them.

[TheNightmanCometh]

Originally Posted by irv

I also have some but the backs are almost pure white.

From what I understand, they were originally printed on gray stock.
I purchased these years ago thinking they were real but thankfully I only paid a few dollars for them.

Where did you get those?

[irv]

Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

Where did you get those?

If memory serves, I believe they were purchased in a mall flea market type setting in either Belleville or Kingston Ontario, Canada, and likely over 20-25 yrs ago as well?

Curious, why do you ask?

[DBesse27]

Definite reprints. 1,000%

[irv]

Originally Posted by DBesse27

Definite reprints. 1,000%

Aside from the white backs, I assume the originals didn't say "Printed" or "Made in the U.S.A. either?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Actually "Printed in the USA" or "Made in the USA" can be a variation and did appear on lots of these cards.

As for stock, the only thing I've ever seen on a legit example is a sort of off-white. If it's pure white I wouldn't trust it, if it's gray cardboard like 1981 Topps I wouldn't trust it.

[TheNightmanCometh]

Originally Posted by irv

If memory serves, I believe they were purchased in a mall flea market type setting in either Belleville or Kingston Ontario, Canada, and likely over 20-25 yrs ago as well?

Curious, why do you ask?

I love the look of that Spahn. So, they're Exhibit reprints?

[irv]

Originally Posted by TheNightmanCometh

I love the look of that Spahn. So, they're Exhibit reprints?

The only thing I know about them is what I have learned here, and based on that info, I'd say they're reprints or something similar?

I love that Spahn as well. Just wish I could obtain a 52 Topps copy to go with it!.

[Zach Wheat]

[QUOTE=irv;1565074]I also have some but the backs are almost pure white.

From what I understand, they were originally printed on gray stock.....QUOTE]

White or tan. Gray back Exhibits are reprints.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Actually "Printed in the USA" or "Made in the USA" can be a variation and did appear on lots of these cards.

As for stock, the only thing I've ever seen on a legit example is a sort of off-white. If it's pure white I wouldn't trust it, if it's gray cardboard like 1981 Topps I wouldn't trust it.

[QUOTE=Zach Wheat;1565350]

Originally Posted by irv

I also have some but the backs are almost pure white.

From what I understand, they were originally printed on gray stock.....QUOTE]

White or tan. Gray back Exhibits are reprints.

Here's a pic of the backs of 3 of them. The cards are on the stiff/thicker side, (definitely thicker than a post card) and like I mentioned, these look pretty white to me.
I left my scanner on the default setting, which, imo, usually make my cards look a little on the grey side.