http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/-t1.htm Information regarding ebay scams, problem sellers, and tips for detecting card alterations & reprints. Also check out the featured section for virtual sets and checklists. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:16:30 GMT 10 http://i88.servimg.com/u/f88/12/38/66/72/fc-hea11.jpg http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/-t1.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/another-real-or-fake-33-goudey-ruth-t2332.htm fisherboy7 This one looks pretty close, what do you say - real or fake? I'm no expert on goudeys, but I'm gonna still say "FAKE" on this one because the card stock doesn't seem right, especially the way the creases look. Also, the red "big league chewing gum" advertising block lines up perfectly with the green background, which I've been told is a telltale sign of a reprint. auction link Helpful Information for Collectors Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:11:49 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/another-real-or-fake-33-goudey-ruth-t2332.htm#19618 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/another-real-or-fake-33-goudey-ruth-t2332.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/posting-an-avatar-t2344.htm Ckid OK guys my avatar obviously look very amatuerish compared to yours, so what is the secret to getting the nice clean look? Thanks for any help. By the way you guys have been great helping me get started not only on this site but with getting a handle on this new hobby of mine. Your efforts are appreciated. Norm Helpful Information for Collectors Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:16:30 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/posting-an-avatar-t2344.htm#19679 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/posting-an-avatar-t2344.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/1953-mickey-mantle-stahl-meyer-same-card-two-different-sites-t2094.htm Braves10 What a scam or am I wrong.... http://cgi.ebay.com/1953-MICKEY-MANTLE-STAHL-MEYER-NEW-YORK-YANKEES-RARE_W0QQitemZ180386634334QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_SM_Sports_Cards?hash=item29ffe19a5e&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1240%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50#ht_500wt_1182 http://www.sportlots.com/auction/aucbin/itemdet.tpl?lotnbr=233308 Helpful Information for Collectors Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:37:03 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/1953-mickey-mantle-stahl-meyer-same-card-two-different-sites-t2094.htm#17122 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/1953-mickey-mantle-stahl-meyer-same-card-two-different-sites-t2094.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/1952-topps-mantle-fake-t1902.htm weezy80 So I made the probable mistake of buying a 1952 Topps Mantle without doing my research because I got excited over the $2300 price tag . I bought it from a private seller who's had it for 19 years , apparently . He seemed like a good guy , I have his address and everything . Should I even bother sending it in to PSA or just try to get my money back . I also don't know how to get that picture bigger . I can forward it to anyone's email because I do have a bigger pic if possible . Thanks Helpful Information for Collectors Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:15:42 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/1952-topps-mantle-fake-t1902.htm#15503 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/1952-topps-mantle-fake-t1902.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/mandatory-paypal-acceptance-to-sell-on-ebay-t1330.htm r337man Wasn't the date for this last week sometime??? I am still seeing sellers allowed to sell with no paypal as I prefer to. I converted early to be prepared but I do not see this change in effect. Anyone have any specifics? Dan. Helpful Information for Collectors Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:08:13 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/mandatory-paypal-acceptance-to-sell-on-ebay-t1330.htm#10816 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/mandatory-paypal-acceptance-to-sell-on-ebay-t1330.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/ben-milch-david-rubenstein-wheretheyaintcom-warning-t1689.htm grays I thought I would warn anyone of fraudulent activity of a former ebay user-- former because as of Feb 10, 2009 he was suspended indefinitely. The user id was wheretheyaint-dot-com and changed to user07030 on Feb 7, 2009. The id is registered to a Benjamin Milch who is also the registered owner of Wheretheyaint.com, LLC. He works with a guy named David Rubenstein and they are located in Hoboken, NJ. They listed cards on ebay with stolen scans and removed watermarks that were placed on the ... Helpful Information for Collectors Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:22:27 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/ben-milch-david-rubenstein-wheretheyaintcom-warning-t1689.htm#13720 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/ben-milch-david-rubenstein-wheretheyaintcom-warning-t1689.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/riddle-me-this-t1476.htm t2069bk Is anyone able to provide an easy way to identify what major league team a minor leaguer played for? The reason I ask is I am focused on T206 and T200 sets, but I dabble in a few type cards here and there. I prefer to have type cards that picture a member of the Cubs on it, but if I want a T210 that is impossible...but I might be able to acquire a card of a player that either did play for previously or will play for the Cubs in a future set. Short of searching in something like ... Helpful Information for Collectors Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:56:47 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/riddle-me-this-t1476.htm#12063 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/riddle-me-this-t1476.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/baseball-book-reviews-t1292.htm CobbSpikedMe Every now and then I see someone online ask if anyone can name some good baseball books. What do you all think about having a section here for book reviews? If we can that is (Ben?) I'm not suggesting that anyone actually write some long book review, but if you've just finished a baseball book, you could put your thoughts down for everyone else to see. People could respond with their thoughts on the book if they have any, good or bad. I know I'm always looking for another good baseball ... Helpful Information for Collectors Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:09:06 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/baseball-book-reviews-t1292.htm#10559 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/baseball-book-reviews-t1292.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/help-with-searches-on-ebay-t1152.htm glenv ]]> Helpful Information for Collectors Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:13:18 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/help-with-searches-on-ebay-t1152.htm#9483 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/help-with-searches-on-ebay-t1152.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/ebay-fake-label-on-33-goudey-gehrig-t1022.htm BigGuy219
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320271474488

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LINK to the auction.]]> Helpful Information for Collectors Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:32:17 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/ebay-trimmed-n172-kelly-in-psa-2-holder-t922.htm#7298 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/ebay-trimmed-n172-kelly-in-psa-2-holder-t922.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/blazing-bid-ebay-sniping-t905.htm JohnV Thanks, John]]> Helpful Information for Collectors Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:12:12 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/blazing-bid-ebay-sniping-t905.htm#7051 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/blazing-bid-ebay-sniping-t905.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/w600-cobb-wouldn-t-it-be-nice-t898.htm fisherboy7 W600 Cobb Auction. Looks 100% fake to me. Would you agree?

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Lets see how many we can get.]]> Helpful Information for Collectors Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:42:49 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/classic-scumbag-ebay-lines-you-know-it-s-a-fake-when-t266.htm#1871 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/classic-scumbag-ebay-lines-you-know-it-s-a-fake-when-t266.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/anyone-ever-dealt-with-aaron755hr-on-ebay-t612.htm crazylocomerk
I've asked him to contact me and let me know his method of payment, and even sent the invoices, but he doesn't respond.

Is he always slow?

Thanks.]]> Helpful Information for Collectors Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:30:18 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/anyone-ever-dealt-with-aaron755hr-on-ebay-t612.htm#4401 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/anyone-ever-dealt-with-aaron755hr-on-ebay-t612.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/more-chicanery-this-one-s-for-you-jay-t617.htm nolemmings In the words of McCartney/Badfinger: "Will you walk away from a fool and his money?" http://cgi.ebay.com/1916-Sporting-News-Jim-Thorpe-Baseball-Card_W0QQitemZ250231180565QQihZ015QQcategoryZ86841QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Reprinted front, fake back, back that doesn't exist with that front and fake aging. Complete Frankenstein card. Listed as original. Helpful Information for Collectors Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:26:19 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/more-chicanery-this-one-s-for-you-jay-t617.htm#4425 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/more-chicanery-this-one-s-for-you-jay-t617.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/t206-super-set-files-available-for-download-t388.htm fisherboy7 Bill Brown has kindly given Full Count permission to make his Super Set Excel spreadsheets available for download. These are an invaluable resource for t206 collectors. You must have Microsoft Excel on your computer to open these files. Feel free to click on the links below to download them for your personal use! T206 SUPER SET SPREADSHEET: Everything you need to know about all t206 front/back combinations. T206 CHECKLIST: Editable checklist for t206 collectors. BLANK T206 SPREADSHEET: ... Helpful Information for Collectors Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:10:36 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/t206-super-set-files-available-for-download-t388.htm#2464 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/t206-super-set-files-available-for-download-t388.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/blank-fronts-by-kevin-saucier-t21.htm sabrjay "SO would you think all t206 blank backed cards are unique?" They can be. Question: How about blank fronts, do you think they would sell for a premium? It can be player you want...could be a Cobb...could be a Wagner etc. Singing to the choir? Check it's authenticity by putting it under a fluorescent black or UV light. Best if it's completely dark and high watt. Fish tank hoods built into an open front wood box (black-light box) work great! If you are ... Helpful Information for Collectors Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:59:57 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/blank-fronts-by-kevin-saucier-t21.htm#40 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/blank-fronts-by-kevin-saucier-t21.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/reglossed-cards-by-kevin-saucier-t20.htm sabrjay Reglossed Anything that a typical card shows in its unaltered condition can also be replicated, that includes the gloss surface. Doctored cards can have their original gloss removed depending on the type of alterations performed. Just the same, a typical card that has not been altered in any way can loose all or part of its natural gloss, assuming it was there in the first place, by normal wear and tear. Gloss can be added to hide other alterations, correct damage done or to make an ... Helpful Information for Collectors Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:58:23 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/reglossed-cards-by-kevin-saucier-t20.htm#39 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/reglossed-cards-by-kevin-saucier-t20.htm http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/how-detect-bleached-cards-by-kevin-saucier-t19.htm sabrjay Card bleaching is an attempt to use chemical agents to clean, brighten or whiten a card. Bleaching can hide or mask stains, remove the naturally harsh toning of a card or clean up a dirty border or section. Just because the word "bleaching" is used to define this type of alteration, it does not necessarily mean that ordinary household laundry bleach is used in the process. Also, the term bleaching does not always pertain to whitening an area. Chemical solutions can be used to ... Helpful Information for Collectors Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:57:19 GMT http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/how-detect-bleached-cards-by-kevin-saucier-t19.htm#38 http://vbbc.forumotion.com/helpful-information-for-collectors-f9/how-detect-bleached-cards-by-kevin-saucier-t19.htm