1933 Ruth, Buyer Beware

[oldeboo]

Originally Posted by scooter729

Technically the flip reads "sgc.card.com" rather than the actual "sgccard.com". Maybe this scammer can say it is a different SGC since they're not referencing their actual website?

Or maybe the scammer is just a moron and couldn't type the SGC website correctly on their fake flip.

Looks like they are at least trying to avoid the trademark infringement on this "GC" slab. An eight year old must have thrown these together. Actually scratch that, that would be an insult to most eight year olds.

[luciobar1980]

EVen IF that was a legit card, it's fugly as heck. Seriously, if you bid on this card you deserve everything you get. You should do some modicum of research before dropping that kind of money, unless you have money to burn, in which case, so what?

[ASF123]

Originally Posted by oldeboo

Looks like they are at least trying to avoid the trademark infringement on this "GC" slab. An eight year old must have thrown these together. Actually scratch that, that would be an insult to most eight year olds.

I’ve been back in the hobby (albeit pretty intensely) for about a month now after a 27-year hiatus, and even I can tell that this is bullshit in 5 seconds. I’ve seen terrible fake PSA slabs as well.

I’m also an IP lawyer, and if the TPGs care at all about brand integrity, they should be sending cease and desist letters to these con artists. eBay will never take down a listing unless it misuses a federally registered trademark without altering the mark in any way, and even then it’s like pulling teeth. But the TPGs have protectable trade dress rights in the appearance of their slabs, which they should be asserting.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by ASF123

I’ve been back in the hobby (albeit pretty intensely) for about a month now after a 27-year hiatus, and even I can tell that this is bullshit in 5 seconds. I’ve seen terrible fake PSA slabs as well

Totally OT- welcome back, after 27 years. Question, just out of curiosity, what brought you back into collecting?

[Buythatcard]

If you follow some of their feedback on where they made purchases, it leads to this Seller.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/jenlee1114/...1&_ipg=&_from=

They seem to sell fakes in BCG holders.

[chalupacollects]

Has nice corners for a battered reprint...

[ASF123]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Totally OT- welcome back, after 27 years. Question, just out of curiosity, what brought you back into collecting?

Thanks! I posted over in the "welcome back" thread you started.

[ASF123]

I just came across this ridiculousness on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1926-W512-6...0AAOSwN5BfHglv
But get this - the seller also has a PSA3 Goudey Ruth: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey-Babe-Ruth-53-PSA-3-Very-Good/153649971508?hash=item23c6408134:gigAAOSwFXddg~Y m
What to make of that?

[charlietheexterminator]

The cards look totally authentic, just priced a bit high.

[ASF123]

Originally Posted by charlietheexterminator

The cards look totally authentic, just priced a bit high.

You mean you wouldn't pay 13 grand for a PSA Ruth from a guy who is also selling a raw "W512" that is in near mint with a corner lopped off??