1948 Leaf Joe DiMaggio Real Or Not?

Barfvader

Auction

Not my area of knowledge but the green printing on back is odd in that every graded one I looked up had black printing plus the card doesn't look right to me but what do I know.

Thoughts and opinions are very much appreciated.

Thank You.

Stingray

My opinion is that it is fake, that green does not look right, IMO.

bman90278

<< <i>CARDS SHOWS PAPER LOSS ON BOTTOM CORNER, EDGE WEAR AND SEVERAL LIGHT CREASES. NOT A CANDIDATE FOR GRADING BUT IT WOULD BE A GOOD FILLER CARD. >>

This quote is from the auction. You would certainly think at the very least, get an "Authentic" slab for any old card like this one if the seller was legit.

Griffins

fake.

Ladder7

Agreed, counterfeit;

Backs should be black. Incidentally, don't go by the background colors alone on the Leaf fronts. There are many color variations.

There are too many RFs with this auction but the biggest by far is "Not a candidate for grading" As bman pointed out . RUN!

mtcards

I just sent mine off yesterday and the green printing on the back is not the right color. Printing on the back should be in black ink.

fkw

Obviously a "real" reprint doctored to look old.

FYI authentic Leaf cards are only printed in black ink on back, and even if this reprint was printed in black the back still shows it to be a reprint because the print is far too bold (holes in the letters "a", "b", "o", etc. should not be filled in).

bobbyw8469

This card is a FAKE. He states it is not a grading candidate, because he doesn't want you to submit it. It wouldn't even get the "Authentic" slab.....

tennesseebanker

mine has black ink on the back, the paper loss he speaks of is probably in the spot where it said reprint.

rube26105

for that much wear,the green sure help up well thru the process
somebody got ripped

Ladder7

Nice, the seller clears over 100,000% profit on this poor schmuck. Too bad he left the thief a Positive;

+ Very secure packaging, fast shipping - excellent service! Seller: theoldballgame (5727) Oct-07-08 17:58
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jimq112

The buyer said somebody at SGC told him some leafs have green print so it could be ok. Said he now thinks it's a fake, but too late.