Fake Ass Billiken Mendez on ebay

[jerseygary]

Somehow the Billiken company was able to reach into the future and come up with a stamp made with a cut of the typeface 'Futura' which would not be commercially available (in Germany) until 1927.

Took a bit longer to reach the States and a little longer still until it was used regularly over a tried a true sans-serif like Franklin Gothic. But the Billiken people - they were way ahead of their time!

Seriously, when the fakers learn typographic, printing and design history we'll be in trouble.

[Misunderestimated]

From the seller's (very detailed) description:


"Certification services by PSA is offered at additional cost, if is chosen please send a message with that request prior ending auction..."

Not something you normally see ... The whole thing makes me hope that the seller did not knowingly sell a fake and that the seller will let the buyer get out of it without much trouble. ...On the other hand the seller should have responded to Ryan ....

[Leon]

Total fraud, if you ask me. Not an innocent mistake. As Ryan said, just look at the back. That was the first thing I saw that looked stupid.

Originally Posted by Misunderestimated

From the seller's (very detailed) description:


"Certification services by PSA is offered at additional cost, if is chosen please send a message with that request prior ending auction..."

Not something you normally see ... The whole thing makes me hope that the seller did not knowingly sell a fake and that the seller will let the buyer get out of it without much trouble. ...On the other hand the seller should have responded to Ryan ....

[packs]

Anytime a seller is aware of PSA but chooses not to have their "$25,000" card authenticated and graded it's a red flag.