Fake? What do you think?

[ripken2131_8]

It seems kinda high numbered for a patch and I don't see too many (if any) patches from this set and this one looks particularly crazy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2006-UPPER-DECK-...1%7C240%3A1318

[johan29lhp]

/99...yeh i'd have to say its a fake. something like Epic, i'd like to think they'd number that at least below 50

[gladdyontherise]

i'd say fake as well, especially in that type of product

[johan29lhp]

at least the guy didnt put like the Oriole bird head right in the middle of the window for the patch!

i'd say fake as well, especially in that type of product

[NyFanCam01]

fake. ive busted a box of this stuff... DEFF didnt pull any patches hahaha.


but yea, if i had to guess... fake

[SteakNchop]

Fake. The patch also looks a little fake for some reason I can just sort've tell.

[squirtr]

man, people just have to ruin everything, its because of this crap, I hate and don't buy patches, as much as I like them. People just have to piss on a good thing, to make a buck,
anyone know, how? do they cut the card or what? You'd think you should be able to report a fraud? right

[shapingle]

i agree squirtr.. but i still HAVE to buy all the sick ray lewis patches that are out there for my pc lol

[Stl_Cardinals_Fan]

Some general tips to use when looking at patches on Ebay.

If the user ID is kept private, then it's likely a fake...that's so the seller can make sure that no one tells the bidders they're bidding on a fake.

If the patch looks too good to be true, it likely is.

Make sure the patch fits the time period of the card. For example, I saw a listing where a known patch faker put a patch that wasn't worn by the player until 2006 onto a card from 2005.

Watch out for numbering on a card. Most patches are generally low #'d, even if it is a solid color patch. Be weary of patches #"d any higher than /50. There are exceptions to this rule, but watch yourself as you go higher and higher.

Do a little research to see if patches were included in the release of that particular set. You can either pick up a beckett, or check other eBay listings. If you don't find any more patches, it's a good bet that it's a fake.

Patch fakers generally target GU cards with large Game-Used windows. For example: 05 Prime Patches, 05 Absolute Memorabilia, etc etc. While I've seen even the smallest of Game-Used being faked, it's much easier for the faker to use a large windowed card.

Also, most GU patches (virtually all made after 2003) will say Game-Used Jersey Prime or Game-Used Patch...so when looking at an 05 Absolute Memorabilia patch card, if it doesn't say one of those, it's a fake.

[tyude2]

its fake, but the dude does have ok feedback