Fake Patches Are Everywhere. Here's What Collectors Need to Know.
The fake patch epidemic has become one of the hobby's biggest concerns.
Mike Gio from Sports Cards Nonsense joins Sports Cards Live to discuss how widespread the problem has become, why it's receiving so much attention right now, and what can be done to protect collectors.
We explore:
• How fake patch cards are created and sold
• Why even experienced collectors can be fooled
• The role of eBay, grading companies, auction houses, and manufacturers
• Whether legal action could help curb the problem
• Why authenticated slabs don't always guarantee an authentic patch
• Jeremy shares several fake…
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