1935 Goudey Ruth - real or fake?

[drapala]

I apologize if this is in the wrong section. Looking at this 1935 Goudey - only have the 2 attached photos. There is clearly a good amount of damage. Does anyone have any ideas about authenticity based on those photos?

Thanks in advance.

[jamest206]

Is this something off EBay? If so, who is the seller?

My concern would be how great the top left corner looks vs the right corner. Also, the top left vs left side damage.

[Leon]

Looks authentic to me from the pics

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[drapala]

Thank you both. It was on Ebay from a seller that didn't seem to sell cards or know much about the card itself. It was too high risk for me so I passed and it sold.

Thank you both again.

[Mikehallett22]

Hi Guys,
I was the one that purchased this card and now that I have it, I do think it is a fake. I'm sorta versed in what to look for in fake vs real, however this one is pretty good. I have returned some obvious fakes in the past and this certainly looks real, but it just doesnt feal real. Do these 1935 cards have a sheen on them when a light shines off them? Most older cards do and unfortunately, I do not have any other 1935 cards to compare to, only 1933 Goudeys and Sport Kings. This one is completely matte finish. I looked at it under a microscope and it has the same dot pattern as authentic cards, but Im figuring the fake guys have figured this out as well. What do you think?
Thanks in advance.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Mikehallett22

Hi Guys,
I was the one that purchased this card and now that I have it, I do think it is a fake. I'm sorta versed in what to look for in fake vs real, however this one is pretty good. I have returned some obvious fakes in the past and this certainly looks real, but it just doesnt feal real. Do these 1935 cards have a sheen on them when a light shines off them? Most older cards do and unfortunately, I do not have any other 1935 cards to compare to, only 1933 Goudeys and Sport Kings. This one is completely matte finish. I looked at it under a microscope and it has the same dot pattern as authentic cards, but Im figuring the fake guys have figured this out as well. What do you think?
Thanks in advance.

Can you post a larger scan or send one to me via email and I can for you. Yes, there should be a little (not a lot of) sheen from the patina on it.

Here is mine. Raw and real...



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[SD]

Measure it compared to a 33, should be the same. I'm almost positive it's fake. Only seen the bright sheen on fake 35s. Also,
compare the card stock thickness. It should stand out compare to the 33. Here is some examples of a real 35 ruth next to a fake 35 that a local dealer was trying to sell as authentic.

Originally Posted by Mikehallett22

Hi Guys,
I was the one that purchased this card and now that I have it, I do think it is a fake. I'm sorta versed in what to look for in fake vs real, however this one is pretty good. I have returned some obvious fakes in the past and this certainly looks real, but it just doesnt feal real. Do these 1935 cards have a sheen on them when a light shines off them? Most older cards do and unfortunately, I do not have any other 1935 cards to compare to, only 1933 Goudeys and Sport Kings. This one is completely matte finish. I looked at it under a microscope and it has the same dot pattern as authentic cards, but Im figuring the fake guys have figured this out as well. What do you think?
Thanks in advance.