52 topps attic find and detecting fakes

[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by irv

Same as above. I hope everything is on the up and up and all works out for you.
It's a great set, imo, but of course I am biased.

This must be the only '52 T spread on the planet that also includes a trophy and (half) feet

[irv]

Originally Posted by Tao_Moko

Thanks for sharing the image of your collection. That Mays and Robinson are so cool.

You're welcome, and thanks!

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

This must be the only '52 T spread on the planet that also includes a trophy and (half) feet

LOL.

I thought I cropped out my feet but I obviously did something wrong?
The Trophy is just one of my son's from school but I can't remember why it was there or why I didn't move it?

[JohnnyKilroy]

Thanks everyone! This story will continue in a few days. He sent a priority mail package with my purchased cards along with some 52s. I asked if he had the Baritrome, Wilhelm, and a couple other High numbers... he never responded, but sent me the tracking info and said “I think you’ll like it”, but didn’t tell me what he included. So, still on the strange side, but only time will tell. I will report back.

[JohnnyKilroy]

Update... this is definitely real! He sent commons and a couple high numbers. They look like the few I already have, they measure up, I am definitely believing his story. He also has sent me a list of all the high number he has. Now the next step.. figuring out a price!! These cards are in fantastic shape too.

I’m hoping to just buy them all and get a bulk deal. It does look like there are lots of duplicates, so hopefully those will aid in trading / selling for ones needed. I’ll keep updating!

[irv]

Originally Posted by JohnnyKilroy

Update... this is definitely real! He sent commons and a couple high numbers. They look like the few I already have, they measure up, I am definitely believing his story. He also has sent me a list of all the high number he has. Now the next step.. figuring out a price!! These cards are in fantastic shape too.

I’m hoping to just buy them all and get a bulk deal. It does look like there are lots of duplicates, so hopefully those will aid in trading / selling for ones needed. I’ll keep updating!

Good news.

Can you post up some pics of the cards you just received?

[JohnnyKilroy]

These are in great shape, he said most were like this. The Frank Smith is one I had lying around, but why is the back a different color?

[JohnnyKilroy]

Can someone tell me how you guys post such clear pics?? I take them with my phone, but the file size is too big. I try a scanner, but it comes out like the ones above. There’s got to be a trick I’m missing.

[drcy]

Topps can have different color backs, as they used different card stocks.

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by JohnnyKilroy

Can someone tell me how you guys post such clear pics?? I take them with my phone, but the file size is too big. I try a scanner, but it comes out like the ones above. There’s got to be a trick I’m missing.

My trick is to upload them to my Facebook page (you can set the post to "Only Me" if you don't want to overload your friends with baseball cards). Then go to each image and right click on the picture, then select "Copy Image Link."

Come back to your post and click the icon above the frame with the mountain in front of the yellow sky, and paste your link (make sure to delete the default https or your embedded photo won't display).

[ramram]

Originally Posted by JohnnyKilroy

Can someone tell me how you guys post such clear pics?? I take them with my phone, but the file size is too big. I try a scanner, but it comes out like the ones above. There’s got to be a trick I’m missing.

Yeah, it can be a pain. Usually if I scan on my computer and post from my computer it works well. Just don't use too high of a dpi setting or your file will be too big.

Rob M

[rats60]

Originally Posted by JohnnyKilroy

These are in great shape, he said most were like this. The Frank Smith is one I had lying around, but why is the back a different color?

Card numbers 131-190 are normally found with white backs. Grey backs in that series are rare and command a large premium.