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Real vs. Not So Real: Tips on Authenticating T206 Cards

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With the hobby's most famous image generating headlines again,  it's probably a good time for  a short column on authenticating the often reprinted T206 cards.  Of course, how to spot a fake Honus Wagner is a skill a LOT of people could use, so with that, here are some tips. 1) Read my past two columns on black light and direct … [Read more...] about Real vs. Not So Real: Tips on Authenticating T206 Cards

New Player: CCG To Start Sports Card Authentication and Grading Division

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Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), a long-time major player in grading services for coins, paper money, comic books, magazines and concert posters, will begin authenticating and grading sports cards and memorabilia. On Monday, CCG announced they would soon begin accepting submissions of Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering cards, but added to that on Tuesday by … [Read more...] about New Player: CCG To Start Sports Card Authentication and Grading Division

Editor’s Blog: Online Tools, Dogged Collectors Put Focus on Card Makeovers

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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...] about Editor’s Blog: Online Tools, Dogged Collectors Put Focus on Card Makeovers

Vintage Baseball Cards Questions and Answers

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The following are answers to email baseball card and related questions I've received in the past. If you have any questions for my column, feel free to email me at [email protected]. QUESTION: What is a baseball card progression proof? ANSWER: Progression proofs were proofs, or test prints, that were used by the printers to test the colors and color alignment … [Read more...] about Vintage Baseball Cards Questions and Answers