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A long-time collector and authenticity expert, David Rudd Cycleback has great tips to make sure you don't get taken when you put down your hard-earned money to buy sports cards.
Curator of Collections, Card Cyber Museum
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
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Counterfeit baseball cards have been around for decades, but with prices for vintage material on sometimes lofty ground, it's best to understand what's real and what isn't before you make a major purchase.
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