Is this Aaron rookie a fake?

ShoeboxTom · June 5, 2011 4:14AM

These cards are a fake right? I emailed the seller and he claimed the cards are original. He is also selling
a Namath rookie that is getting a lot of interest.

Aaron reprint?

bobbyw8469 · June 5, 2011 4:32AM

Yes...fake...the whole image looks faded like it is a photocopy.

jimrad · June 5, 2011 4:33AM

0 feedback
Miami
bad photo - no scan

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-3 strikes and you're out

twiley · June 5, 2011 4:43AM

I can't tell the photo is poor...

WinPitcher · June 5, 2011 4:59AM

Who knows?

ShoeboxTom · June 5, 2011 5:03AM

I think a giveaway might be a bleeding of the coloring in the top right of the card. I've seen some
reprints on ebay that have the same type of problem.

heritage · June 5, 2011 5:12AM

Stay away, it's sure looks like it.

Probstein123 · June 5, 2011 6:04AM

loads of fakes have surfaced in the last few years...
I'd stay away

akuracy503 · June 5, 2011 6:19AM

The color tint looks absolutely fake.

Search the Aaron reprints on ebay and you will see that the shading looks similar to the one you posted here.

ShoeboxTom · June 5, 2011 6:39AM

Yes, but look at the massive amount of coin that he is generating for his Namath card.

Namath card

bobbyw8469 · June 5, 2011 6:42AM

The Namath actually looks like it might be real. But since he is selling what appears to be a fake Aaron rookie, I would probably stay clear of all cards. Unless you are willing to pay via credit card and go in with the realization that the card you receive just might be a fake.

ShoeboxTom · June 5, 2011 7:48AM

Man the Aaron is up to $202.00 Somebody is going to lose a lot of money when they
submit that to PSA. The Namath is at $285.00

zep33 · June 5, 2011 7:57AM

The creases in his Bobby Hull rookie look like it's a glossy modern reprint

the back is strange too

mcadams · June 5, 2011 8:05AM

I'd be suspicious for no other reason than the centering appears 50/50 and there is no tilt. Finding a centered 54 Aaron with 0 tilt is fairly difficult. Its a red flag to add to your list.....

fiveniner · June 5, 2011 8:29AM

Can not tell on either.

ShoeboxTom · June 5, 2011 8:37AM

The Namath went for $411.

stevek · June 5, 2011 8:43AM

crime does pay on ebay

ShoeboxTom · June 5, 2011 10:04AM

The fake Aaron finished at $347.02.

thedutymon · June 5, 2011 11:03AM

Evening,

Wow, why can't these idiots spend that money on real cards from me!!!

Yeehah

Neil

bobbyw8469 · June 5, 2011 1:01PM

<< <i>Wow, why can't these idiots spend that money on real cards from me!!! >>

I was thinking the same thing Neil. I have an HOF card, rated SGC 8.5, that is currently at $3.50 (VCP=$200) ending Tuesday. These buyers would rather spend big money on a fake and a legitimate high grade card is currently selling for peanuts....

mcadams · June 5, 2011 1:08PM

Despite the poor scan, it is evident that this card is well centered and has NO tilt. For those whose are familiar with the 54 set or just the Aaron...people pay up big time if both of those characteristics are met. The fake simply held too much promise for them to turn away..

hookem · June 5, 2011 2:50PM

<< <i>The fake Aaron finished at $347.02.

>>

Don't worry he has another listed now with a $350 BIN

WinPitcher · June 5, 2011 11:06PM

Looking at the bidding history it appears the auction may have been shilled as well.

WinPitcher · June 5, 2011 11:08PM

One other point, the person that 'won' the Namath also 'won' the Aaron.

stevek · June 6, 2011 12:05AM

<< <i>One other point, the person that 'won' the Namath also 'won' the Aaron. >>

either a shill or a glutton for punishment.

WinPitcher · June 6, 2011 2:05AM

he also has a 33 Goudey Ruth for sale.

stevek · June 6, 2011 3:46AM

The 52 Mantle is maybe only a matter of time.

The shill bidder will leave glowing, positive feedback, and fishes will see that and figure the cards in the new auction are legit...just like a bass thinks a Rapala fish lure is legit.

rbdjr1 · June 6, 2011 4:01AM

IMO, just another "alt ebay account" from a criminal.

Who will most likely NOT be arrested or get prosecuted for his crimes.

One would think it is about time that ebay takes the legal responsibility and pursue these crooks with local, state & federal law enforcement, States' Attorneys and Postal Inspectors.

Yet how many years on these threads have we exposed these scam artists, and yet they continue to flourish on ebay?

It sucks!

rd

edit: P.S. Where are the experts (like PSA) who have made millions on ebay seeing their "slabbed material" sell by the thousands each and every week? Who, I'm sure also read these threads and it seems, they simply take a "blinds eye" to these fraudulent auctions, who's victims are the collector base, which many for sure, do collect graded material.

WinPitcher · June 6, 2011 6:27AM

That is exactly why it is better to buy from known dealers and hobbyists.

Or to seek out references before you throw your money at these nitwits that can barely spell
or take a decent photo.

Trying to get cards on the cheap will often get you bitten.

Steve

Is this Aaron rookie a fake?

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