Mayo Gilbert McNeil, the 82-year-old Colorado man federal authorities say was involved in a scam to sell phony high-grade sports cards, was arraigned in New York on Thursday. According to court papers, a plea agreement could be in the works. His arrest last week on conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges caught the attention of an east coast hobbyist who says he lost … [Read more...] about East Coast Collector Says He Lost $300k to Man Charged in Sports Card Fraud Case
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Getting Burned By The Tom Brady ‘Fleer Ultra Polychrome Refractor RC’
If something is too good to be true, it probably is. I don’t know how many times I have relayed that cliché to collectors when they think they have found an amazing card at an incredibly low price. Yet, here I am, a savvy hobby veteran, industry insider, former executive, and lifelong collector, biting the dangling worm and getting reeled in by the holographic hook stuck in … [Read more...] about Getting Burned By The Tom Brady ‘Fleer Ultra Polychrome Refractor RC’
Notes: Greg Morris’ New Venture; a Card ‘Search Engine’; New Book on Fakes, More
Greg Morris Cards, one of eBay’s biggest volume sports card sellers, has launched a new website offering higher value sports memorabilia and athlete experiences. Athletes and entertainers will offer items from their personal collections on consignment and also opportunities to meet in person for golf or other activities. Collectt.com currently has over 1,400 items and … [Read more...] about Notes: Greg Morris’ New Venture; a Card ‘Search Engine’; New Book on Fakes, More
Panini America Gets Injuction In Trademark Case
Chalk up another win for Panini America in its battle against trademark infringement. A federal judge last week found in favor of the Dallas-based trading card company and issued an injunction against Jamie Nucero. Judge John M. Gallagher ordered the Pennsylvania resident to “immediately cease and desist” from using Panini’s trademarked names, including Rated Rookie, Rookie … [Read more...] about Panini America Gets Injuction In Trademark Case
Fake Curry Rookie Cards Begin to Surface
Despite not finishing the season with a second straight NBA title, few modern era issues have seen the rise in interest and value that we've seen in Steph Curry rookie cards over the last 12 months. The downside is that at least one of them is now being counterfeited. Curry's 2009-10 Topps rookie card, part of the company's last set prior to Panini America taking over the … [Read more...] about Fake Curry Rookie Cards Begin to Surface
Poor Frauds: Artificially Aged Fakes Still Fooling Buyers
Take a gander at one excessively crinkled 1909 T206 Old Mill Nap Lajoie. Or gaze upon a perhaps peculiarly scarred and creased 1909 T206 Polar Bear Cigarettes Ty Cobb (bat off shoulder variant). Scrutinize an almost inscrutable 1909 T206 Uzit Cigarettes Honus Wagner. Apart from the card type and date, what else do all of these cards have in common? Under the guise of poor … [Read more...] about Poor Frauds: Artificially Aged Fakes Still Fooling Buyers
Prison Time, Restitution Ordered for PA Man Who Ripped Off eBay Buyers
A Pennsylvania man is headed to federal prison and both he and his brother will pay thousands in restitution for selling fake vintage baseball cards. As we reported last winter, Steven Norris, 39, of Milton, Penn., and his brother Scott, were indicted on mail fraud charges for offering historic vintage baseball cards to bidders on eBay, then either not delivering the … [Read more...] about Prison Time, Restitution Ordered for PA Man Who Ripped Off eBay Buyers
Editor’s Blog: Wagner Reprint=Big News (Apparently)
The good news: Baseball cards are getting a LOT of publicity right now. The bad news: It’s all because of a…wait for it…Honus Wagner card bought for a song on eBay. A man in Sparks, NV was convinced he’d purchased a real T206 Wagner card on eBay for $177.50 last week. Never mind that the card hadn’t been authenticated. Never mind that authentic … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Wagner Reprint=Big News (Apparently)
New Jersey Man Charged With Selling Fake Cards on eBay
A New Jersey man is accused of running a scam to sell fake trading cards and other items on eBay. In a news release, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli says Andrew D. Mei, a personal trainer from Paramus, was charged with Theft by Deception, Impersonation (Identity Theft) and Computer Related Theft. Molinelli says the charges are the result of an investigation … [Read more...] about New Jersey Man Charged With Selling Fake Cards on eBay
Caught With Counterfeit Cards, PA Man Awaits Sentencing
The feds have caught up with a dealer selling counterfeit sports cards, but he's still free to wheel and deal---for now. … [Read more...] about Caught With Counterfeit Cards, PA Man Awaits Sentencing