rebacked - examples and what to look for

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Posted By: Kevin Saucier

Rebacked cards were mentioned earlier on another thread. Here is a good example of one that is all but seamless, has the correct thickness and has no obvious signs that it has been doctored...except the few I built in that can be only seen with a loupe.

Hand cuts cards with seemingly impossible or hard to believe back/front combo's (like this one) are always suspect:





The stains and discoloration on this back are not as a result of the rebacking process. They were all part of the original card. This kills the "adhesive always soaks through" theory . It is simply not always true.





I'll add pics and things to look for on cards done well, showing slight signs of being rebacked and the obvious later.



Kevin

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Posted By: Gilbert Maines

I have to reback an OJ. What adhesive is best?

My motivation is stabilization, the remaining card is nearly ripped in half. Or as they say when rebacked "creased".

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Posted By: Kevin Saucier

Here are edge examples of rebacked cards and some things to look for:


The first is a near perfect example with no seams, added tone, vintage faux cuts and unassuming thickness. Suspect cards at this level need all edges to be thoroughly examined with a loupe and under a halogen. Hopefully you will see some flaw or indicator that it has been rebacked such as; small cracks, overlap in card stock at the corners, fresh white cuts, adhesive residue (on the edge or on the borders) or raised fibers from sanding. Almost all rebacked cards that I have seen have thicker stock than a traditional card.




Here is an example of what a slight seam split (right side) looks like. Many may still miss this since the split is close to normal then blends into a very normal looking edge. Many pre-war cards that have not been altered may even have edges that naturally look just like this.





This rebacked card has near perfect thickness and great tone. Two completely different type and color cardstocks were joined creating a very distinct seam. Thankfully most rebacked cards will have this appearance. Without a loupe and inspection light, even this card has a natural look to the naked eye.





Kevin Saucier

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Posted By: Rob

I hope the number of skilled rebackers that can produce this kind of quality are very low


Thanks Kevin,

Rob

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Posted By: Kevin Saucier

"I hope the number of skilled rebackers that can produce this kind of quality are very low"


Both are T206's...you should see what they were rebacked with .