Ever seen a fake 1971 Topps Pete Rose?

[JustinD]

I think it’s a odd practice in photoshop for someone for an inside joke or just fun. There is no reason at all to try to recreate the text and dot, and using a totally different font has to be a purposeful hint. No one would not do that on purpose when they could just use a full front scan.

I think you stumbled on a weird inside prank somehow.

It’s honestly kinda neat because it’s not likely to fool anyone for long.

[JustinD]

Never mind, I found the guy on Etsy of course.

He must be changing little things for copyright

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1218350...eld-cincinnati

Lots more from him where that came from.

[JollyElm]

Beat me to it. All of the typefaces are wrong...

1971rosecounterfeit.jpg

Edited to add: Also look at how non-smooth the top right rounded corner is. Total hack job.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by JustinD

I think it’s a odd practice in photoshop for someone for an inside joke or just fun. There is no reason at all to try to recreate the text and dot, and using a totally different font has to be a purposeful hint. No one would not do that on purpose when they could just use a full front scan.

I think you stumbled on a weird inside prank somehow.

It’s honestly kinda neat because it’s not likely to fool anyone for long.

Oh, well as long as it's all in fun. Remember when I sold you that fake card and you had no idea? Wasn't that fun!

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Oh, well as long as it's all in fun. Remember when I sold you that fake card and you had no idea? Wasn't that fun!

Well I thought it was a one-off till I realized that this was a business, but didn’t want to delete a comment. That was the “never mind”.

[YazFenway08]

so that Etsy page might have just ruined my weekend...that sucks.

Before I saw that, and saw the back scan of the card from the OP, I thought maybe it was some sort of vending box version vs. wax...the back looked really legit.

I can absolutely see those reprints getting mixed in with larger lots or sets and never getting noticed until way too late, even by knowledgable collectors or auction houses not checking every card in a set, etc.

[Vintagedeputy]

Originally Posted by YazFenway08

so that Etsy page might have just ruined my weekend...that sucks.

Before I saw that, and saw the back scan of the card from the OP, I thought maybe it was some sort of vending box version vs. wax...the back looked really legit.

I can absolutely see those reprints getting mixed in with larger lots or sets and never getting noticed until way too late, even by knowledgable collectors or auction houses not checking every card in a set, etc.

It is very nicely done. The rear looks really great.

As I said earlier, the seller had listed a few oddball things and had this card. He wanted $10 shipped and fully admitted that he felt that it wasn’t authentic. I didn’t do a comparison match but for $10, I felt it was worth the risk to see what it actually was. You never know what you might stumble on, like you said….vending vs. wax, maybe a salesman sample, etc.

I still think it was worth $10. Maybe I’ll pay $80 and have Rose sign it and just keep it for my collection.