FAKE or REAL Desert Shield?? A Blacklight reveals the truth!! Blind Reveal!!
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In this video I play around with a new toy I got recently - a grader’s loupe / magnifier complete with a light and a UV (black) light! I want to educate the hobby where I can regarding baseball cards, especially with issues from the 80s and 90s, so we’re going to compare a regular ‘91 Topps Greg Maddux card with a “supposed” Desert Shield variety. In theory, the back of the Desert Shields are supposed to glow more brightly, so I bring you with me as I experiment and discover the truth about my card. Enjoy!
Thanks for that demonstration Brian - it was great to actually SEE the UV test and what to look for.
Above all, CONGRATS on owning an authentic Desert Shield Maddux! 🙌
Woo! Yeah, I’m PUMPED!! Thanks, Al!
Wow Brian this was so cool. And when the screen went completely black for what seemed like an hr i was laughing so hard. You can thank Orlando for the loupe 👊👊🤙🤙
Hah, I considered editing that out… but this was a LIVE reveal - I had NO clue how that was going to turn out, so I figured I’d leave it. It was only a few seconds, but I guess when you don’t know that going in, it feels longer! 😅
Glad you liked it, Dylan! It’s always a good day to learn something new about cards!
Loved this experiment, Brian!
Thanks, Joe! I’m trying to do my small part in adding to the overall base of hobby knowledge!
Brian, see how much fun the closet can be?! 😂 This was really cool! Congrats on the legit Desert Shield Maddux, my closet collecting brother! 😆👍
Thanks, Adam! Yes, I may have to do more closet showcases or blacklight tests in the future!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
You bet!
Saw you on four collectors and stopped by your channel. I have a friend who collects Desert Shield cards and he mentioned that black light trick. Cool to see it in action.
My favorite part was when the light was off and the video was pitch black 😂
I considered editing that blackout out, but I figured it was only a few seconds. 😂😅
I was also nervous because I hadn’t tested it before, so I was finding out the results of the black light test for the first time right when I was filming! Thanks for watching!
Great stuff, I also use that tool.
Thanks, Orlando! I hadn’t tested this out before recording, so I had NO clue what I was about to see! After I finished recording, I realized I missed an opportunity to test the 91 Topps Micro as well! It turns out, that one sort of looks like the Tiffany under the blacklight, not lighting up much at all! Hopefully others can learn from this short demonstration when trying to establish authenticity with their own Desert Shields!
Fantastic Brian - thanks for sharing! I have a graded Baerga Desert Shield on the way in the mail. I’m going to check when I receive it. I’ve heard that grading companies made mistakes early on when grading these, so I’m usually a little skeptical when buying them with old cert numbers.
Great thinking! Yeah, they got better at identifying fakes as time went on, but also counterfeits get better too! As this blacklight method detects the difference in card stock used, at least counterfeits using base cards should be able to be detected pretty easily. I hope your Carlos Baerga is legit!
Thanks for watching!
And that’s why you’re the Professor! 👊
Thanks, Adam! It was a fun and educational experiment for sure!
Cool info.
Thanks, John! Now I have to get some car wax for buffing out scratches in slabs, and my very own white glove! 😂
Yes!
So interesting. This is good to know
Absolutely! It’s always fun to learn something new in the hobby! Thanks, Drew!
Nice short video. Feel free to bring your blacklight with you the next time you visit. I have some other Barry Bonds cards I need you to check out. Dad
I’m glad you enjoyed it, dad! I will bring it when we come over next!
Hey Jeff, it's Adam - Vintage Sanctuary! I decided to become your first subscriber on UA-cam, in case you ever start making content! Thank you for the 1996 Bonds refractors! I love them! Next time I will email you directly! Success with your selling and collecting, if you are still collecting! 😊👊
Cool vid
Thanks, Bill!
Great closet content 😂
Hey congrats on it being legitimate.
Thanks, Allen! I learn from the best!
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