Every once in a while, you come across a card that is so funny that the collectors that bought it almost deserve what they get. I saw this posted on FCB, and after clicking to see what they were talking about, I was legitimately shocked. With the way that fake patches have been scrutinized in the hobby over the last few years, its crazy to believe that someone was dumb enough to spend close to 300 bucks on this card.
Here is the card, which is fake because these patches were never worn in a game. If you need more evidence, check out the warped corners of the swatch window:
Emmitt Smith Absolute Jumbo Patch Super Bowl Logo
There are also a bunch of other questionable patch cards from this seller, who is probably just the most recent poor sap who bought these off another poor sap:
2004 Timeless Treasures Carl Yaztremski Logo Patch
2011 Marquee Albert Pujols Quad Logo Patch
2009 Ultimate Chipper Jones Jumbo Logo Patch
2004 Certified Mariano Rivera Logo Patch FOTG
Although I dont understand why mainstream hobby media like Beckett refuses to take a stand on this stupidity, same with the manufacturers, we become the our only censor on whether or not a card is real. If there is any reason to believe a card is fake, just walk away. Its not even worth risking the money, because you will always doubt your ownership of the card from that point forward. Ignorance is bliss, but with knowledge, you have the power to protect yourself from the people who still make a ton of money from these cards.
It has also become painfully obvious that as manufacturers make more cards with premium patch content, it will ultimately become impossible to tell the difference. Even with diecut patch windows, the fakers just split the card in half. There is no deterring the fakes, unless every hit is encased like they were in 2010 Plates and Patches, Sport Kings, or Topps Tribute. That costs money, and Im not sure its the best answer.
Whatever the answer is, the fakes are still out there, and will be forever. So, watch your ass and everything will be fine.
It is apparent now that nobody is gonna do anything about this plague. All we can do as hobbyists is to record our box breaks. Every high end box we bust must be videotaped as proof to accompany the mojo we just pulled and now wish to sell for profit.
I usually love these posts because some disgruntled eBay seller jumps on and calls you a liar. come on scammers where is your outrage this time?