Frank chance near mint condition. Help please

[Eric72]

I’ve never seen that exact mark on a baseball card before. However, I have seen similar markings on items owned by museums. Some curators use a system of letters and numbers to mark incoming items as they catalog them.

I’m not saying that’s the case here; however, it was the first thing I thought of when I saw a closeup picture of the black markings on the back/bottom/right of that card.

[Bdt1981]

Originally Posted by Eric72

I’ve never seen that exact mark on a baseball card before. However, I have seen similar markings on items owned by museums. Some curators use a system of letters and numbers to mark incoming items as they catalog them.

I’m not saying that’s the case here; however, it was the first thing I thought of when I saw a closeup picture of the black markings on the back/bottom/right of that card.

You think it would devalue it?

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Bdt1981

You think it would devalue it?

If the cards are genuine, something about which I am not certain, the markings may very well negatively impact their value. Most collectors prefer cards without random markings, everything else being equal.

In a very small number of cases, specific markings have increased the value of a card. The most obvious example of this would be when the player pictured has autographed the card. Other examples include "back stamp" markings from particular (well known) collectors.

If you can, please post clear pictures of your cards. I suggest, at minimum, three pictures of each T206 card:

1. Front of card
2. Closeup of the player's name (from the card front)
3. Back of card

Collectively, Net54 members are exceptionally skilled at authenticating T206 cards. They will be able to tell you if you've posted images of genuine examples. That would be a logical first step in estimating value.

[Wildfireschulte]

I must say that I am impressed by the reserve that members are showing here. We all know that Bdt’s presentation has all of the hallmarks of fake ignorance regarding reprint cards. It’s just way too easy these days to find out if they are real.

Bdt - just tell us what big city you live near and we will point you to a show where a dealer can show you real T206’s and maybe even some “large cards”. You will have your answer in 5 minutes.

[Bdt1981]

Originally Posted by Wildfireschulte

I must say that I am impressed by the reserve that members are showing here. We all know that Bdt’s presentation has all of the hallmarks of fake ignorance regarding reprint cards. It’s just way too easy these days to find out if they are real.

Bdt - just tell us what big city you live near and we will point you to a show where a dealer can show you real T206’s and maybe even some “large cards”. You will have your answer in 5 minutes.

oklahoma

[ruth-gehrig]

What town in Oklahoma?

[Bdt1981]

Originally Posted by ruth-gehrig

What town in Oklahoma?

City

[Bdt1981]

Originally Posted by Wildfireschulte

I must say that I am impressed by the reserve that members are showing here. We all know that Bdt’s presentation has all of the hallmarks of fake ignorance regarding reprint cards. It’s just way too easy these days to find out if they are real.

Bdt - just tell us what big city you live near and we will point you to a show where a dealer can show you real T206’s and maybe even some “large cards”. You will have your answer in 5 minutes.

the reserve? Fake ignorance? Reprints say something along the lines of that on them. R a different date

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Wildfireschulte

I must say that I am impressed by the reserve that members are showing here.

I don't post often, but I 100% get behind this statement! Well done, net54!

[DallasAg]

You don’t know how much they’re worth but immediately started fielding offers? How did you find Net54 if you’re not already familiar with baseball card collecting? I’m not trying to be rude; I am just pointing out why you may be met with skepticism.

If you’re completely opposed to mailing them, you could call Beckett and see if they’ll accept an in person drop off and make the 3hr drive to Dallas to get them authenticated.

I would be interested in seeing pictures of the rest of the find

[npa589]

Impressed or surprised.

Just looked. The T206 are 1000000000000% counterfeit/reprints and there are plenty of others circulating with the “mlb dates” on the back. I didnt need to see the back to know this, but the dates on the back made it even more obvious. The front color clarity/quality gave it away.

Originally Posted by Wildfireschulte

I must say that I am impressed by the reserve that members are showing here. We all know that Bdt’s presentation has all of the hallmarks of fake ignorance regarding reprint cards. It’s just way too easy these days to find out if they are real.

Bdt - just tell us what big city you live near and we will point you to a show where a dealer can show you real T206’s and maybe even some “large cards”. You will have your answer in 5 minutes.

[Bdt1981]

Originally Posted by npa589

Impressed or surprised.

Just looked. The T206 are 1000000000000% counterfeit/reprints and there are plenty of others circulating with the “mlb dates” on the back. I didnt need to see the back to know this, but the dates on the back made it even more obvious. The front color clarity/quality gave it away.

Show me cards with the mlb 09 stamp please

[Bdt1981]

Here