Is this 58 Mantle a Counterfeit?

[bradmar48]

Thanks Al.
I did an Ebay search for 1958 Mantle and the thing that still bothers me is that
the back of a reprint listed had the same triangle corner not colored in red on the right side of the Major League Batting Record-Fielding banner above the stats.
I still just don't know 100% either way any only have a few days left to return it.

[savedfrommyspokes]

To me, it looks fine. The centering is off to much to be a fake. I collect print variations, so occasional print variations (in this case some color variation, print shifts) are generally more positive indicators of legitimacy.

[Batpig]

Looks perfectly fine to me, the biggest thing being the off center front. You just don't see reprints of a 58 with centering issues. I have several hundred and there are plenty with darker backs. Having said that, you're the one that has it in hand, so go with your gut.

[swarmee]

Did you use a loop/loupe to check the dot printing patterns? Did you take it out of the toploader and feel it?

[Bestdj777]

Looks fine to me. Corner wear looks natural.

[JoeDfan]

One of these guys told me a long time ago to get a pocket microscope (they are less than $20); and you can look at the print dots against a known example card from the same year.
I have found that to be invaluable advice. I can even take microscopic photos with my phone and email them to myself.