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Pokemon: Cardboard cards with plastic around them. In what world are these not easily counterfeited by a factory that makes cards. The master copies exist som
by randompwd 6y ago
Pokemon: Cardboard cards with plastic around them.
In what world are these not easily counterfeited by a factory that makes cards.
The master copies exist somewhere - seems like an easy way for Mr Easymoney in a less-regulated country to print these up and make bank.
- Zenbit_UX 6y agoLikely easier than forging a Mona Lisa or something like that but certainly not an easy feat. Some Magic cards have been in the 5 figures for a decade at least, the opportunity has always been there.
- rcxdude 6y agoI'm not sure about pokemon but for magic:the gathering, the oldest and most valuable cards have a fair amount of quirks which are hard to replicate, due to the different printing techniques (as well as some effects just due to the age). There's still fakes but they mostly scam unaware buyers (and usually for lower value cards). People who just want to play the game will often buy professionally made 'proxies' which are just as functional as the cards but don't have collector value (and aren't legal in events sanctioned by the designers, since it amounts to copyright/trademark violation).