Help with Gretzkty rc, see scans

[razzamaztaz]

I need some quick help. I've stumbled across a Gretzky OPC RC on a Swedish auction site, it sells for $90 with no bids on it, and the condition looks great. Seller has sent me scans of front and back. If it's real and as good as it looks, I would grade it and get a very high value. Could anyone give me an opinion of condition rate AND if it's authentic??? How do I add pics to this post, let's see...


Linda

 

[thegamebrain]

Ok, my experience is limited... but I can't see the print dot that's always on his left shoulder for an O-Pee-Chee card. As well, I'd be VERY hesitant bidding on something with no rough cutting. It's possible, but highly unlikely.

 

[Orvy]

I dunno, I'm not a grader by any means, but looking at the back of that card... it doesn't look legit to me either. Doesn't look like the normal cardboard stock of the 79-80 OPC. Be careful with ungraded older rookies.

 

[thegamebrain]

If you have a better scan, one that doesn't "squish" the card, this might offer more clues. Right now I'm leaning towards fake because of the perfect edges (remember, OPC cards were very rarely cut right) and the perfect everything. If it's too good to be true, it probably is.

Here's an artical from Beckett:
Part 1: http://www.beckett.com/news/index2.asp?a=3088

Part 2: http://www.beckett.com/news/index2.asp?a=3109

Part 3: http://www.beckett.com/news/index2.asp?a=3137

 

[GabbyGuy]

Ok, my experience is limited... but I can't see the print dot that's always on his left shoulder for an O-Pee-Chee card.

I agree...should have the print dot on left shoulder. Back color appears too grey. I wouldn't get it.

 

[Nicktron]

If you have a better scan, one that doesn't "squish" the card, this might offer more clues. Right now I'm leaning towards fake because of the perfect edges (remember, OPC cards were very rarely cut right) and the perfect everything. If it's too good to be true, it probably is.

Here's an artical from Beckett:
Part 1: http://www.beckett.com/news/index2.asp?a=3088

Part 2: http://www.beckett.com/news/index2.asp?a=3109

Part 3: http://www.beckett.com/news/index2.asp?a=3137

thanks for posting that, I've learned something new today.

 

[thegamebrain]

Glad I could help

 

[razzamaztaz]

Thanks lads! It all comes back to me now, have read this in Beckett long time ago. Knew it was too good to be true...

Does it exist real good fakes with yellow ink dot etc so you can't tell the difference?


Linda