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01-18-2012, 01:25 AM
larry bird/magic rc reprint
Could someone tell me how to identify a reprint of the 1980 Bird/Erving/Magic Rc?
I've had what I think is an original for years, but keep seeing reprints on ebay that look to me like the original, so now I'm a little uncertain.
Any help would be appreciated.
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01-18-2012, 02:43 AM
RE: larry bird/magic rc reprint
I will miss you bbills1999
Where are you XstreamInsanity/Jason?
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01-18-2012, 11:42 AM
RE: larry bird/magic rc reprint
(01-18-2012, 02:43 AM)filamuraireborn Wrote: This link might help.
http://www.ioffer.com/i/1980-81-topps-la...-210080270
Thanks for the reply.
That card supposedly has a reprint stamp hidden on the back, but I can't find it in the image. Can you spot it?
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01-18-2012, 12:26 PM
RE: larry bird/magic rc reprint
I think its on the bottom on the larry bird portion, between "Pro totals" and "82"
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01-19-2012, 01:44 AM
RE: larry bird/magic rc reprint
I can't find it too. I guess/think libs021 is right.
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01-19-2012, 11:25 AM
RE: larry bird/magic rc reprint
It says REPLICA on the computer screen on the back of the card. THAT IS SNEAKY!
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01-19-2012, 01:12 PM
RE: larry bird/magic rc reprint
(01-19-2012, 11:25 AM)djohn Wrote: It says REPLICA on the computer screen on the back of the card. THAT IS SNEAKY!
You beat me to it. I actually sent a message to this guy on ebay several weeks ago asking how to identify it as a reprint, and he just responded this morning. It is sneaky, I scanned the back of that card several times and couldn't find it.
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01-20-2012, 12:46 AM
RE: larry bird/magic rc reprint
The Lew Alcindor/Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reprint card does have a noticeable RP mark on the jersey in the cartoon on the back. I hope he just do this on all of his reprints.
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01-20-2012, 11:34 AM
RE: larry bird/magic rc reprint
(01-20-2012, 12:46 AM)filamuraireborn Wrote: The Lew Alcindor/Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reprint card does have a noticeable RP mark on the jersey in the cartoon on the back. I hope he just do this on all of his reprints.
Even thought these cards say "reprint" I still have to believe this is copy right infringement, and if it's not, it's really lame nonetheless.
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01-20-2012, 07:54 PM
RE: larry bird/magic rc reprint
(01-20-2012, 11:34 AM)dboutte Wrote: Even thought these cards say "reprint" I still have to believe this is copy right infringement, and if it's not, it's really lame nonetheless.
These reprints are usually illegal (though past a certain date they are allowed but still unethical).
For key Rookie cards just buy graded.
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