Any Mario Lemieux OPC RC experts here?

[irv]

While on a vintage hockey card site on face book, someone posted a RC of Mario that was quickly thought/proven to be fake so I posted and asked about mine as it is raw and was purchased raw.

I posted pics of the card, front and back, as well as a zoomed in scan of the Penguin but according the person who was offering help, he said the zoomed in pic wasn't good enough?

I've read a few articles and "I think" mine is good but I'd really like to know for sure if anyone here can tell me that, if possible? In all honesty, when I purchased this card, naively, Mario's weren't very expensive so I didn't think anyone had faked any. Dumb, I know.

My eyes aren't as good as they once were, even with glasses on but I do need to acquire a loupe, no doubt about it.

[cardsagain74]

If you don't get a loupe soon, I'm going to send a carrier pigeon to Canada with one (and instructions for him to peck you mercilessly)

[Throttlesteer]

I would need higher res scans to tell for sure. But I think it's good.

[jb217676]

Looks good Dale, I wouldn't be concerned!

[irv]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

If you don't get a loupe soon, I'm going to send a carrier pigeon to Canada with one (and instructions for him to peck you mercilessly)

LoL I hear ya, John.

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer

I would need higher res scans to tell for sure. But I think it's good.

Thanks. I appreciate that.

Originally Posted by jb217676

Looks good Dale, I wouldn't be concerned!

Thanks Jeff.

Good to hear!

[Eric72]

Looks good, from what I can see.

If you have a high-res scan, PM me and I'll give you my email address. I can take a close look at the fine details for you.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Looks good, from what I can see.

If you have a high-res scan, PM me and I'll give you my email address. I can take a close look at the fine details for you.

Thanks for the offer, Eric. I just finished rescanning the penguin and card at 600 and 1200 DPI so these scans should be much better?

I'm not trying to influence your opinion, but after looking at these new scans, and comparing to what I seen in an article yesterday, I am 99.9% sure my Mario is good.
https://forums.collectors.com/discus...ux-rookie-pics

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by irv

Thanks for the offer, Eric. I just finished rescanning the penguin and card at 600 and 1200 DPI so these scans should be much better?

I'm not trying to influence your opinion, but after looking at these new scans, and comparing to what I seen in an article yesterday, I am 99.9% sure my Mario is good.
https://forums.collectors.com/discus...ux-rookie-pics

Positively Perfect Penguin!

Looks good, sir.

[Throttlesteer]

Yep, you're looking at the right stuff. Le Magnifique!

[irv]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Positively Perfect Penguin!

Looks good, sir.

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer

Yep, you're looking at the right stuff. Le Magnifique!

Thanks guys!

Good to know.

[strohman99]

I'm no expert, but I was thinking it looked good myself.
Looks to be in nice shape too. I would get it graded with the way the prices have been going.

[irv]

Originally Posted by strohman99

I'm no expert, but I was thinking it looked good myself.
Looks to be in nice shape too. I would get it graded with the way the prices have been going.

Thanks.

Condition wise, it is in great shape but the tilt/OC part of it would definitely hurt it when it came to a solid high grade.

Guessing, I'd put it in the 6-7 range but I may be overrating it?
A slightly better scan which shows the tilt/OC better.

[Throttlesteer]

I would put it at Ex-Mt with the centering and cut. It could do better if youre willing to accept qualifiers