Hobby message boards have been buzzing with threads centered around a variety of questionable practices including cards that have been graded, cracked out of their holders and then reappear with fewer defects and higher grades. The image research by forum members to make those connections has resulted in enough glaring examples of both vintage and modern cards to make a … [Read more...]
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“Aging” Baseball Cards: What to Watch For
Most of us would prefer to age gracefully. So would our baseball cards and vintage sports advertising pieces. Unfortunately there are some folks who'd rather do it for them. Another in our series on altered baseball cards. … [Read more...]
Card Alterations Can Include Bleaching
If that vintage baseball card looks a little too bright, chances are someone might have done a little doctoring...and maybe even gotten it past the grading company. Some tips on how to spot a 'chemically-altered' card from our mad scientist. … [Read more...]
Baseball Card Surgery: Rebuilt Corners Hard to Detect
Corner wear on a baseball card disappears when a card doctor has the right tools. Determining whether you have a card with rebuilt corners is no easy task, but when YOU have the right tools, it's possible. It's the latest in our series on altered sports cards. … [Read more...]
Can You Spot an Altered or Restored Baseball Card?
If it's not disclosed, sports card restoration can fool collectors. Can you spot evidence that shows the work of a card doctor? … [Read more...]
