Hey everyone-
I thought it might be a good idea to start a master list of game used items which are red flags. Doesn't mean these things are always fakes, it just means that there's reason to question. Please feel free to add to the list with info to back up your statements.
Share the knowledge!
Eric
moderator

Red Flags in the game used hobby
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Item:
1994 Brett Favre Packers throwback jersey

Reason:
Extra blank throwback jerseys were issued in various cuts and have trickled into the market as game used.

See gameusedforum.com archive
http://www.network54.com/Forum/37997...ERICAN+AUCTION
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Item:
1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners rookie jersey

Reason:
Scoreboard produced many replicas with "proper tagging" which were sold with griffey's autograph.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/38322...ge/1122350271/
A year later scoreboard released replicas with "Griffey Jr." on the nameplate signed by Ken Jr and Ken Sr.
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Item:
Larry Bird home Celtics jersey 1991-92

Reason:
Too many on the market.
Space between the numbers and word "Celtics" could help you determine if yours is the real deal
http://www.network54.com/Forum/37997...230516/Spacing..
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Item:
Pujols X-bat with dominican flag

Reason:
Many are on the market, but Pujols has never used a bat with dominican flag on it
http://www.network54.com/Forum/38322...ge/1117722306/
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