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Federal charges over cards sold in fake high-grade holders (2024)

PSAcardReported (secondary source citing U.S. Attorney, SDNY)

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Summary

Per a secondary summary citing the U.S. Attorney's Office (SDNY), in May 2024 prosecutors charged two men with selling cards in fake high-grade holders, including a 1986 Fleer Jordan presented as a 10.

Cert number shown: Not applicable. Seller identities are never published. Source date: May 2024, per source.

Reported diagnostics

  • Holder grade far above what the card supports

What to do

Verify cert, compare images, be wary of high-grade bargains.

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