Ashamed - Topps T206 Buy Back Fraud

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Even Topps don't acknowledge them as a Topps product. Its a novelty item that Topps fabricated and put their name on. . . . Now, maybe Topps might have something to say about Larry using the Topps name, I don't know. But as far as the actual fabrication of the cards, it's not illegal no matter how much you want to believe it is.

I couldn't disagree with you more on the law or your facts. On the facts, to say Topps doesn't acknowledge these as their product ignores the word "Topps" on the top of the cardboard frame and that these were sold as promotional inserts to drive customers to their product. You make counterfeit inserts, you don't think Topps' business is hurt by that? People would buy fewer Topps packs than they would because of the counterfeiting. Pointing out that grading companies may not authenticate or grade the holder is besides the point. People collect these for what Topps says they are. This is an indisputable fact.

The law is clear as day, and has been cited by many folks on here accurately and correctly. He may not get sued in civil court by Topps or his unwitting customers, and the FBI and local police may not charge him in criminal court. But, the lack of formal process here doesn't make the conduct legal.