BS. I don't believe the OP's story. Something else is going on. I think they are somehow part of the scam. No serious buyer goes to craigslist looking for 1952 Mantles.
Agree. These threads come up from time to time, and they always seem scammish. Mantle's, does think look fake?, wrappers, etc.
I can only hope the OP is ignorant to cards, and if that is the case and you have 12 to 15k to spend on a Mantle you should buy from a very, very trustworthy seller, or an Auction House.
Fake, Flip looks wrong. Looks like an old one but uses all four lines. One of the corners looks likes it was rounded on purpose and not from handling. Saw this when my younger brother would try to make the old reprints look like old cards.
This thread smelled fishy from the get-go. He'll bring back more Mantles for us to review as he finds them = he'll have us review the new fakes and help him become a better forger. Apologies to the OP if this is not the case, but I'd bet that it is. Here's a tip, buy your 52 Mantle off a reputable dealer with protection (Ebay) and be done with it.
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I brought the image of the card here because I am never sure what an authentic Mantle '52 looks like because i've never held a real card in my hands, untill that happens I'll have to ask for help on the internet and this was the only place to come to mind, only because i've read other threads about the '52 Mantle here.
i came on to see if this card was a fake, I guess it is due to the comments, so I'm not buying. End of story. thanks for your help, my search for the right mantle at the right price continues...
You should probably let the community know who the sellers are / and how you came across this buying opportunity, and the sellers should probably be alerted that they are attempting to sell a fake flip, especially they were willing to get their picture taken, etc.
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I agree could we have the link on where this card was/is for sale? It would at least put the minds that think your are the counterfeiter to rest. At the very least it will back your story. Plus it could help to get another one of these fake out of the market...
<< <i>I agree could we have the link on where this card was/is for sale? It would at least put the minds that think your are the counterfeiter to rest. At the very least it will back your story. Plus it could help to get another one of these fake out of the market... >>
Sure thing, here's the link of the card for sale on craigslist. http://bit.ly/nqNuV6
80collector, there are alot of wild imaginations here you did the right thing to ask before you made the purchase, bottom line the card is a fake and easily seen as one, then the slab and flip are fakes too... this example is an easy one, but others may not be so easy.
IMO Stay away from craigslist for any card over $100 that you are not an expert on, there are many fake card in fake PSA slabbed floating around, the key cards will be mid grade PSA-3-7, 1954T Aaron, 1951B Mantle, 1951B Mays, 1952T Mantle, 1956T Mantle, T206 Cobb red, R319 Ruth (all #s), R320 Gehrig (both), etc. some will be in real PSA slabs that have been cracked, some are in knockoff PSA impostor slabs, etc. There are variations to the CL scams.
If you have your mind set on buying a overrated 2nd year double printed 1952 Mantle card, you should ONLY buy from a major auction house, or a well known dealer on internet or on eBay that will guarantee the cards authenticity.
<< <i>If you have your mind set on buying a overrated 2nd year double printed 1952 Mantle card, you should ONLY buy from a major auction house, or a well known dealer on internet or on eBay that will guarantee the cards authenticity. >>
my 2 cents - I agree with Mullins. This new poster in my opinion created this card and asked us what we thought. He is not back to the drawing board creating a new one that looks better and closer the real Mantle. He is also creating a new flip.
Ironically, when clicking on the link to the listing, the advertising line at the top says..
"Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee."
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I can only hope the OP is ignorant to cards, and if that is the case and you have 12 to 15k to spend on a Mantle you should buy from a very, very trustworthy seller, or an Auction House.
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<< <i>why are you asking like you are. Seems wierd the info you desire >>
He's asking because he owns this fake Mantle and is trying to get advice from the experts in the hobby before screwing someone.
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<< <i>shame on you, Patrick. have ye no faith? >>
zero. hah!
<< <i>I agree could we have the link on where this card was/is for sale? It would at least put the minds that think your are the counterfeiter to rest. At the very least it will back your story. Plus it could help to get another one of these fake out of the market... >>
Sure thing, here's the link of the card for sale on craigslist. http://bit.ly/nqNuV6
"Behind on the mortgage" story. Maybe a step up from "found this in granny's attic and wanted to pay for next semester's tuition."
IMO Stay away from craigslist for any card over $100 that you are not an expert on, there are many fake card in fake PSA slabbed floating around, the key cards will be mid grade PSA-3-7, 1954T Aaron, 1951B Mantle, 1951B Mays, 1952T Mantle, 1956T Mantle, T206 Cobb red, R319 Ruth (all #s), R320 Gehrig (both), etc. some will be in real PSA slabs that have been cracked, some are in knockoff PSA impostor slabs, etc. There are variations to the CL scams.
If you have your mind set on buying a overrated 2nd year double printed 1952 Mantle card, you should ONLY buy from a major auction house, or a well known dealer on internet or on eBay that will guarantee the cards authenticity.
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here is the link for those that don't want to copy paste it into their browser.
FAKE 52 Mantle
Thank you for putting all the conspiracy theorists to rest
Glad you didn't buy it. I am sure you will find one. Just be patient and the right one will pop up.
<< <i>If you have your mind set on buying a overrated 2nd year double printed 1952 Mantle card, you should ONLY buy from a major auction house, or a well known dealer on internet or on eBay that will guarantee the cards authenticity. >>
lol.
Sorry I am in a good mood this morning...
Group box break anyone with BBCE?
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<< <i>I just contacted the seller and we agreed upon $3,575 shipped!!! I am soooo excited.
Sorry I am in a good mood this morning...
Group box break anyone with BBCE? >>
"Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee."