Fake Signed T206 Cards (Too Many to List in the Title, See First Post for List)

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Aside from disgust at the forger, I am thinking this brings into question most any autograph that has ever been authenticated. The entire system...

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[barrysloate]

I'm guessing this goes beyond T-206 and into other sets as well. I've noticed a tremendous increase in the number of autographed cards being auctioned lately. This really doesn't look good.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

While the evidence so far is damning, we shouldn't necessarily over-react either. There are lots more cards hitting the market than ever before because a generation of collectors is dying off, or selling their collection because their heirs aren't interested. I assume some of the increase in autographs is attributable to the same cause.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Aside from disgust at the forger, I am thinking this brings into question most any autograph that has ever been authenticated. The entire system...

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You selling?

Lmk

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

You selling?

Lmk

Never been interested much in the autographed card scene. So, no. This is about as disturbing as anything I have seen in the hobby. If I don't see it signed in front of me or have someone I know and supremely trust, I can't trust it is a legit auto. This is part of the reason I have largely avoided autograph collecting. I feel badly for those victimized.

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[slidekellyslide]

Holy smokes...someone is turning $40 cards into $5000+ cards. Good work Manny, Patrick and Brock. Should be interesting to find out who consigned these.

[atx840]

Don't want to distract from this great effort here. Just wanted to mention that having worthpoint and other sites that cache sales has been a major help in tracking down several faked T206 errors. From my small dealings with this, PSA is able to go to eBay and track down the buyers info. Just track everything you have found, dates and screenshot them.

Fake Cobb ghost




http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=170638

Fake Magie errors.


http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...e+Magie&page=1

Keep it up guys!

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by atx840

Don't want to distract from this great effort here. Just wanted to mention that having worthpoint and other sites that cache sales has been a major help in tracking down several faked T206 errors. From my small dealings with this, PSA is able to go to eBay and track down the buyers info. Just track everything you have found, dates and screenshot them.

Fake Cobb ghost




http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=170638

Fake Magie errors.


http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...e+Magie&page=1

Keep it up guys!

Glad you brought these two cards to light in order to make another critical point. If anyone thinks that only autographs require a “leap of faith”, they are only fooling themselves. For years, It’s been no secret that autograph fraud exists in the hobby. However, it is ALSO a fact that card doctoring to enhance grades and increase card values by thousands of dollars likewise has become an issue. Bottom line is in any hobby where an opportunity exists to significantly enhance value, fraud is always going to be a potential issue. The answer is NOT to stop collecting what your passion dictates, but for collectors to continue utilizing their expertise and sound judgement when purchasing their valued collectibles. The superb dectective work for these 3 forged T206s is a perfect example of the ongoing due diligence that will help minimize the criminal activity.

[mrvster]

all very disturbing

holy crap! chris!

great to see you posting again

[Cooptown]

Nice work on this gentlemen. This seems to be getting legs. This just popped up in my twitter feed.

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...ies-uncovered/

[conor912]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Aside from disgust at the forger, I am thinking this brings into question most any autograph that has ever been authenticated. The entire system...

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If the supposed top dog in authentication is missing this many, it's a real problem. At absolute best, this is complacency on a level approaching neglegence.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by conor912

If the supposed top dog in authentication is missing this many, it's a real problem. At absolute best, this is complacency on a level approaching neglegence.

Sal Bando says hello.

[martyesullivan]

As the owner of 165 different signed, authenticated, 1933 Goudey cards, this is disturbing to say the least. I appreciate the efforts of everyone here. Hopefully this forger(s) will be uncovered sooner, rather than later.

[BruceinGa]

Great work, thanks guys!!