1951 Bowman Counterfeit Question

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Posted By: Marc S.

<<Actually it is the "same" Mantle card but it is not really. If you would look closely you would see the different PSA numbers. I own both and will be posting one on ebay tonight. I like both of them. I will not reholder the card because I am concerned about ripping the card out of the holder and doing damage. Also, the postal service is not exactly the greatest. They see insurance on the package and they say "not my problem if its broken or ruined" I am sorry if I ask the same thing about two of the "same" card.>>

If you are that concerned about authenticity -- why are you selling one if you are not sure if the card is authentic? I'm guessing that you want to keep the "real" one for yourself and sell the one you have questions about. But if you really have questions about a multi-thousand dollar card, don't you think you have at least some sort of obligation to resolve those concerns before you sell the card?

Also -- though I agree that the postal service sometimes does have problems, I have generally found there never to be a problem with registered and insured mail. Packaged properly, I believe the packages travel under lock and key with a very detailed audit trail -- so if someone steals or damages your card, it should not be too hard to prove. I've never had any damage with registered and insured USPS mail.