The back of the card simply states that it is guaranteed authentic by Panini. I'm not sure what that means exactly.
However, Skowron played for the Yankees from 1952-1962, and I think we can all agree that this jersey piece is too modern looking to be from his playing days. He did participate in Old Timer's Day many times, the last of which was in June, 2011. He passed away in April, 2012.
I actually think a set of "game-used" jersey set from Old Timer's Day would be a cool set, but as long as you call it that and are transparent where the relics are from. With today being Old Timer's Day at Yankee Stadium, I would be all over a set celebrating the day. I know it's not that fun for non-Yankee fans, so perhaps it would be some sort of boxed set sold separately. Or maybe Topps NOW will make a card to celebrate today's festivities. I might consider buying that. Let's hope Bubba Crosby goes deep and Topps immortalizes the moment.
The Moose is still a cool card, it's just kind of an odd fit, knowing that it is a relic from long, long after his playing days.
I think the industry term would be "Event Worn". I have seen that used for stuff from events such as draft day and ASG festivities (HR Derby Workout Day etc).
ReplyDeleteI've noticed that too. I'm pretty sure this doesn't even say that, just that it's "guaranteed." For all I know, that means "guaranteed that we bought this Yankee jersey at TJ Maxx."
DeleteI think these sorts of relic cards are actually pretty common. I still collect some of them knowing they are from All-Star Celebrity Softball games etc. I just wish card companies would come out and say it. Collectors who do their homework, and piece together what is actually on their cards, can figure it out anyway. I think some up front honesty would go along way....
ReplyDeleteI agree. I don't really care where it's from as long as you're honest. It's 2016. Be transparent.
DeleteI 2nd what Snorting Bull said. Don't play us for fools. Just be honest. We're big boys and can handle it.
ReplyDeleteHonesty goes a long way in life and in our hobby. Like you said... as long as they called them what they were, I wouldn't have any problem with manufactured relics, old timer's game relics, or any other special event relic cards. But the vague COA's on relics just mean that collectors will never be able to treasure a sweet Jackie Robinson swatch without always wondering if they're being tricked by the card company that produced it. C'mon card companies... just keep it real.
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