Huge Vintage find...need help...UPDATE!!!!

Okay, today I was at a festival with my family. HUGE, and I mean HUGE vintage find!!! Stuff dating all the way back to the turn of the 20th century. Joe Jackson, The Babe, Lou Gehrig, Berra, Cobb, etc. This is what I need. I'm going back this week and I'm not sure what I'm doing. Is there anyone that I could send instant photo's to from my cell phone that would be willing to help? Or, if I can't get a signal, is there anyway I can tell the difference between something that looks old, but isn't and something that's of real value. I know this is broad, but my dad is coming and is willing to drop a load of cash on stuff, but only if he and I know it's legit. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Bosox1976
Rather than being really vauge and generic, it would kinda help if you were a tad more specific.
T-206? Goudeys? What?
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<< <i>I'd check out the net54 board. There is a ton of vintage info there if you are not familiar with it. Lots of scans too so you can see what some of this stuff looks like. I don't really dig the attitude of the board so I'll never post on it but it's definitely a great resource for vintage. >>
I second that. This is not the place to be asking about pre-war cards, esp. more of obscure issues. Do you know where to find the Net54 board?
<< <i>yes, I found it, but I couldn't find anything about Joe Jackson on there. SHI* I should have taken a picture with my phone. >>
Did you ask?
Just as a word of caution: take your time and proof read the post. Have it well thought out and very specific.
In other words, help them help you.
I'm willing to bet you get answers from some reputable and knowledgeable posters.
The M101-4s are highly counterfeited, but the E135 (Collins-McCarthy candy) are not, but could easily be reprinted on todays laser copiers. I have a copy on my site -below in the Joe Jax section. Good luck
<< <i> Okay, today I was at a festival with my family. HUGE, and I mean HUGE vintage find!!! Stuff dating all the way back to the turn of the 20th century. Joe Jackson, The Babe, Lou Gehrig, Berra, Cobb, etc >>
My only advice to you is "Take a deep Breath" and "Take you time" with this find. As others have stated it could be a box of couterfeit/fake cards.... often times excitment gets the best of us when $$$$$$ start moving through are heads...
<< <i> Try to get the guy to send them in to be graded -on your dime. >>
Great advice
<< <i>Is there a way I can feel the paper to tell if it's fake or is there something on there that might be noticable? >>
Go get a black light from Home Depot or Lowe's or wherever, cost about $10.
In the middle of the 20th century, in the 1940s I think, paper manufacturers started putting phosphors in paper to make the whiter. When you shine a black light on older papers, they don't "sparkle" while papers made after the 1940s light up like an Xmas tree. That will tell you right away if the cards are printed after that date.
finding a huge amount of vintage cards at a "festival" would raise at least one of my eyebrows.
I would post a scan (from a digital photo, not cell phone) of the Jackson card (front and back) as well as the Goudey "package" (I assume you mean wrapper?). That would be a good start. You would get a lot of quick opinions and depending on where you live, I bet someone on this board would be happy to join you on your quest.
Seeking primarily PSA graded pre-war "type" cards
My PSA Registry Sets
34 Goudey, 75 Topps Mini, Hall of Fame Complete Set, 1985 Topps Tiffany, Hall of Fame Players Complete Set
Loves me some shiny!
This morning I had a sinking feeling in my stomach about the whole thing. So, before I shell out cash, I'll come here for more info.
here is a web site providing authenticity info on older cards.
www.cycleback.com
<< <i>The guy said he's a collector and has been for a long time. He won an auction for all the stuff not too long ago. He also has a ton of Barry Bonds 86 Topps cards for sale at a pretty high price. >>
My guess is that this "collector" knows exactly what he has or does not have.... Be careful
Some of the early ads were reprinted. I don't know any specifics, but I know some were.
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<< <i>Go buy them quick before someone beats you to it! >>
Yea, before some sucker beats you to it! LOL
So, what should I make of this? I was very polite to him. I was prepared to drop a boat load of money for his stuff if it was the real deal. I even offered to pay to have some of the stuff certified like someone on here suggested. I just don't get it.
Bosox1976
No one turns down $$$ that I know, for ANY reason........