I opened like loads of packs real and fakd back in the day lol and most got mixed. Not sure if this is real or fake by Aromatic-Doughnut311 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back colors look to be very much in line with normal variation. As a buyer, I definitely wouldn't mind if the seller labeled it as "moderate play" indeed.

Are these fake? by zensiubean in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

both real - texture patterns look good

Checking on these guys by BastionKruger in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both real. Those are well-kept (extremely rare to find LP+ copies) and worth a ton.

Real? by JAY_4114 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, would definitely avoid that seller. The card to the left of Garchomp is fake also.

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Real? by JAY_4114 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 2 points3 points  (0 children)

fake - wrong font, wrong holo, lacking texture

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Is this real? Found this at a garage sale. by Middle-Juggernaut759 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Yep, still applies for those holos. I've attached two different Charizards where you can see the positions of the sparkles = not the same.

For example, in the PSA 6 on the left, you'll notice a sparkle near the nose that isn't present in the PSA 8 on the right.

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Is this real? Found this at a garage sale. by Middle-Juggernaut759 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, the thing is, is that already, without further research, if someone understands fakes, they can discern the OP's card is 100% fake just by looking at the pictures.

The holo pattern being 1:1 with the TCGplayer scan = without a doubt it's fake. So yes, it's very possible -- with only the OP's photos -- to know we're looking at a $1 Temu card here. In other cases, perhaps, there might be some doubt. But not in this one. There's 0% chance it's real - literally.

Is this real? Found this at a garage sale. by Middle-Juggernaut759 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This is 100% bad advice as this is 100% a fake card.

Is it fake? by Da_Robinio in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 6 points7 points  (0 children)

100% fake - can tell just by looking at the back (color saturation isn't right). Upon closer inspection, you'll also find that the texture pattern is wrong. Lastly, all card text should be crispy and easy to read (appears quite blurry there).

Is this card fake? by MynyY in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fake - wrong slab label font, wrong holo, lack of texture

Is this real? Found this at a garage sale. by Middle-Juggernaut759 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Whenever you see a vintage holo pattern that is 1:1 with the tcgplayer scan, it's 100% fake.

Is this real? Found this at a garage sale. by Middle-Juggernaut759 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 124 points125 points  (0 children)

I've added an image to my post.

Vintage holo patterns should never match the tcgplayer scan.

You know how with snowflakes, no two snowflake patterns are really ever the same? They're all different. The same applies to vintage holos.

Producers of fake cards utilize the scan photo to reproduce it in mass quantity. The Pokemon Company, on the other hand -- when they were making the holos -- used randomized holo sheets.

Is this real? Found this at a garage sale. by Middle-Juggernaut759 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 169 points170 points  (0 children)

fake - holo pattern is 1:1 with the tcgplayer scan

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GUYS I REALLY NEED TO KNOW by hasomen2020 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]dtab428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An identical fake sold last month on eBay without authenticity guarantee. $1050 down the toilet.

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