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I purchased a group of Goudeys described as reprints, this is what happened...

JHS5120JHS5120 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭
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I bought this massive lot of 1933 and 1934 Goudeys last month. The seller had no idea what they were and described them as reprints (because that is what her local card shop told her). I ended up winning them for less than $100 and when they arrived I could not find a single thing wrong with them! After searching here and net54 for hours trying to find information on reprints and counterfeit cards I decide to send ONE in to PSA (a 1933 Goudey Lazzeri) with a few other cards (not related to the story) - I wanted to just casually sneak one in and see if it would grade.. It came back a 6!!!!!!! I was absolutely shocked. I made back my money for the ENTIRE lot plus grading fees PLUS an extra $400! I said what the heck, I'll send in another sub, this time a BIG one. I couldn't bring myself to submit everything, just some nicer stars and a few big names.

Low and behold...

Submission #1

1 1 26810032 EXCELLENT 5 1933 GOUDEY 1 BENNY BENGOUGH Card
1 2 26810033 VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT 4 1933 GOUDEY 1 BENNY BENGOUGH Card
2 1 26810034 VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT 4 1933 GOUDEY 2 DAZZY VANCE Card
3 1 26810035 NEAR MINT 7 1933 GOUDEY 19 BILL DICKEY Card
4 1 26810036 VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT 4 1933 GOUDEY 20 BILL TERRY Card
5 1 26810037 GOOD 2 1933 GOUDEY 25 PAUL WANER Card
6 1 26810038 POOR 1 1933 GOUDEY 35 AL SIMMONS Card
6 2 26810039 GOOD 2 1933 GOUDEY 35 AL SIMMONS Card
6 3 26810040 VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT 4 1933 GOUDEY 35 AL SIMMONS Card
7 1 26810041 VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT 4 1933 GOUDEY 42 EDDIE COLLINS Card
8 1 26810042 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1933 GOUDEY 134 SAM RICE Card
8 2 26810043 EXCELLENT-MINT 6 1933 GOUDEY 134 SAM RICE Card

Submission #2 image

1 1 26811021 N0: AUTHENTIC 1933 GOUDEY 149 BABE RUTH Card
2 1 26811022 EXCELLENT 5 1933 GOUDEY 53 BABE RUTH Card
2 2 26811023 VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT 4 1933 GOUDEY 53 BABE RUTH Card
3 1 26811024 POOR 1 1933 GOUDEY 160 LOU GEHRIG Card
4 1 26811025 N5: ALTERED STOCK 1933 GOUDEY 106 NAPOLEAN LAJOIE Card


I am floored. Absolutely floored. I am planning on calling PSA today to ask them to encapsulate the Lajoie. It looks to be a 4 or 5, but a funky corner makes me think it might've been altered. That's gotta be a $20,000 card! I mean, I'm bummed that it's altered, but I'm THRILLED that it's authentic!!!!!!!!!

Now, I KNOW that I am going to be kicking myself for posting this.. the seller has two very similar lots up right now (different sets, but HUGE names) - but it would take a miracle for you guys to find them! (so no more information out of me!) I just CANNOT believe it!!!! Happy freaking April 1st everyone! This is just WAY too good to be true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comments

  • JaktJakt Posts: 573 ✭
    IF this is true, then this is one of the best stories I have heard in a LONG time. Based on the calendar I am VERY skeptical.

    Scans would add some credibility to this story. Even if you post scans AND this is a great prank, you still have some nice cards!
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  • BaltimoreYankeeBaltimoreYankee Posts: 3,035 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I was thinking "holy crap that's incredibly fortunate. Congrats"! Then I remembered the date. If real, holy crap that's incredibly fortunate. Congrats!
    Daniel
  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭
    Congrats!
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    I'm going to say April Fools on this one. I'm sure if you would of gotten a 6 on that single card before submitting the others, we would of heard that story alone much sooner.

    Good try though image

    Marc
  • mrmint23mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
    Check the cert numbers...no way he got the same grader and numbers that close together...Well played!
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    Speechless, here's to you!

    Edit: U got me.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    The cert numbers seem to be missing on the system. I'm sure this was an oversight by PSA based on their reaction to the Goudey find. image

    The last sentence was too over the top.
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  • hammeredhammered Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭
    April fools
  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,384 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Amazing!!
    Coolest find of 2013 so far!@!!
    Awesome!!


    Son of a b
    Well played!!
    Cool story
  • mikelowell25mikelowell25 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭
    I purchased a group of goudey reprints described as real cards from the same seller; i think you got my lot jason and i got yours
  • swartz1swartz1 Posts: 4,911 ✭✭✭
    Poor lady...


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  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    GOOD ONE!
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  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,067 ✭✭✭
    I believed it.
  • onebamafanonebamafan Posts: 1,318 ✭✭
    Your conscience will get the best of you........and you will make it right with the seller so you can sleep at night, especially on this first of April. image
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Until I saw the date (and thought about it) I believed this as well. VERY WELL PLAYED!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • mlbfan2mlbfan2 Posts: 3,115 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Now, I KNOW that I am going to be kicking myself for posting this.. the seller has two very similar lots up right now (different sets, but HUGE names) - but it would take a miracle for you guys to find them! >>



    Found 'em! I just paid $200 for them all.

    EDIT: Wait, this was all a joke?
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The cert #s give it away...PSA is only up to like 215 for the cert # sequence...still quite a story! LOL!


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  • RudedawgRudedawg Posts: 345 ✭✭
    You................DOG
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  • esquiresportsesquiresports Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭
    I know a bunch of you all are scouring eBay just in case...
    Always buying 1971 OPC Baseball packs.
  • fur72fur72 Posts: 2,348 ✭✭
    Had me going for a few minutes. Well played!
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  • JHS5120JHS5120 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭
    It's funny, I called PSA about the Lajoie and they had no idea what I was talking about image

    All joking aside, did anyone search ebays completed listings?
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    I didn't search eBay, but before I looked at the other responses you had me! Well Played.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • JHS5120JHS5120 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I didn't search eBay, but before I looked at the other responses you had me! Well Played. >>



    Hahaha! I'm glad I fooled someone! It took a while to create a believable pop (until Grote ruined it image )

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