Opinions on authenticity of two 33 Goudeys

[puckpaul]

Does it really matter? How much could you have to pay for those if you wanted them?

[Luke]

Maranville definitely looks fine to me. Cuyler probably is too but the glare makes it tougher to tell.

[JeremyW]

They're both authentic.

Thanks guys. I had trust in the seller but just wanted to double check the authenticity. I like the fact they are really worn. I enjoy these as much as I do cards in excellent condition. They have a story to tell.

Originally Posted by puckpaul

Does it really matter? How much could you have to pay for those if you wanted them?

Not a matter of money but I want the cards in my PC to be the real deal even in poor condition.

[JeremyW]

Originally Posted by Wimberleycardcollector

Not a matter of money but I want the cards in my PC to be the real deal even in poor condition.

Sounds like they will continue to be well loved.

[SD]

Use the micro portion of your phones camera or look 4x zoomed in on from about 8" away. Look for the print layers and dots. If it has rosettes its a fake. Another easy way to tell, if the back print isn't solid under microscope, it's also a fake. Meaning the print has dots in the back.

[FrankWakefield]

If you have access to them, illuminate them with an ultraviolet light. If they fluoresce, then they're reprints.

I believe those two cards, from the pictures alone, to be genuine.

I am onboard with the 'story to tell' aspect of cards that are a bit worn. You aren't afraid to touch them. It's not traumatic if you drop one.

Get a black light...

[chadeast]

Originally Posted by SD

Use the micro portion of your phones camera or look 4x zoomed in on from about 8" away. Look for the print layers and dots. If it has rosettes its a fake. Another easy way to tell, if the back print isn't solid under microscope, it's also a fake. Meaning the print has dots in the back.

100% this. My 10x loupe is my best tool for looking at '33 Goudeys by far. The original halftone dots are very distinctive, and reprints are equally distinctive. Agree with Derek that the green lettering on the back may be the quickest way to tell.

As to why someone would do this to reprints, it could be practice for doctoring more expensive cards ( like the many Ruth reprints on Ebay). But most likely they are genuine.

[SD]

Here is an example of a reprint vs original. I got sent this off a Seller from etsy who sold it as an authentic 33. Had bad pictures but accepted refunds so I bought it and immediately sent it back once seeing it.

[drcy]

Both look real to me.

I've had many very beat-up Goudeys in my day.