Let's see some counterfeits, reprints, fakes, fugazies, Broders, etc.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Huck

What is your guess on the percentage of cards in PSA, SGC and BGS holders that are fake? The fake Young would sell because of the holder. I applaud the raw only collectors, but I can't see anyone dropping major iron on a card that is not graded.

I think the percentage of fake cards in one of their holders would be tiny. They make mistakes but I think it's pretty rare for them to grade a fake one. And yes, I have seen a handful or so, and think I have a few, but I have looked at thousands and thousands of slabbed cards.
That said, a few of those graded fakes are freaking atrocious.
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[CobbSpikedMe]

A little OT as these aren't prewar, but three of these cards are counterfeit. I bought them knowing they were fake so I could get an idea of what a fake one could look like in person. They are fairly easy to spot in hand, but mixed with other low grade authentic cards, they kind of blend well.

I also have a fake T206 Cobb green portrait and a W514 Jennings that was reprinted. Again, easy to tell in hand, but looks ok in a scan. The Cobb is an obvious fake though, even in a scan. I don't have images of these two handy or I would post them.




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[bigfanNY]

This is a beauty H801-9 Globe with Cobb and Jackson. This was one of the first " fantasy " cards I came accross. Guy was asking $775 for it. Wanted to trade my Dad for a 52 Bowman Mantle and a couple 53 Topps stars. I looked it over told my dad I would be right back but not to complete deal. I went and talked to promoter who could not belive it. Another dealer at his last show got stuck with same card. We start walking back and guy just takes off left his card did not take any of ours and went out the back door. I have had it ever since.
My Dads eyes weren't great but as soon as he touched it he knew it was no good.