"I tend to agree with you about the wear not looking natural. "
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Authentic 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dustin Rouse Dec 27, 2021. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, is this an authentic 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card?Continue
Authentic Shoeless Joe Jackson autograph on baseball?
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Hi, just wondering if you feel that this Shoeless Joe Jackson autograph is authentic on the baseball. Thanks.Continue
What about this Mantle?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dustin Rouse Nov 8, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Does this Mantle look authentic to you?Continue
Authentic 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rock G III Aug 28, 2015. 43 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. What do you guys think about this 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card?It is hard for me to tell if it's authentic or not.Thanks!DustinContinue
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"Steve helped with his knowledge when you posted that fake Shoeless Joe ball - maybe he or Terrier or Christopher Williams can help here as well. Maybe reach out and send a PM or two?"
"Yes. I know."
"Of course it can be altered. That is true of every collectible I can think of. If you use a black light and it reveals restoration work that might put one a step closer to authenticity."
"IThat was one link - there are several sites to read with a Google search. 've been dealing with vintage paper and prints of many sorts for 32 years. It is true I am into vintage Hollywood photographs and signatures but that wear does not…"
"There is still quite a lot of value in an altered poor condition 52 Mantle if it is authentic."
"So it can be worth even less..."
"By the way, for all those who are questioning the wear, an authentic card can be altered, so it does not really answer the question of whether it is authentic or not."
"Thanks Eric, but even with the help of that site, I cannot tell for sure with this one.
I have seen quite a few authentic Mantles in my lifetime, have been collecting for a while, and it looked good to me. The colours are quite convincing.…"
"Hello Dustin,
This 1952 Mantle card site was useful. There are several I read to try and answer your question. I have never really looked at a baseball card - apart from throwing and flipping them 40 years ago in school. So much for the…"
"Yup. Not so much overcooked but incorrect. "
"The whole thing looks unnatural. There is no natural wear to the card. "
"Type 2, Printing looks choppy. Wear on corners and edges doesn't look right. Upper right ink looks like it was hit with sanpaper. Left edge appears oddly worn. Others will know more. A black light would be good to spot…"
Authentic 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card?
Hi, is this an authentic 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card?See More
"Looks like a Roach's Korner (Coach's Corner Auctions) special.
They've (Scott Malack and Lee Trythall) literally sold dozens of "Joe Jackson" autographed baseballs."
"not a chance in hell"
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