Comments on: Pictures of new counterfeits emerge

By: Mistrblank

Mistrblank — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:56:10 +0000

In reply to phyrexian trader. I wouldn't be so sure of that.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:39:31 +0000

In reply to Dave.

Why are you assuming that WotC isn’t doing anything about this?

They’ve made statements in the past that they continue to “work with” the Chinese govt to shut these places down — but I imagine it’s insanely easy for them to pop back up again.

It’s a constant struggle and not something that they’ll ever be able to stop entirely.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:38:07 +0000

I’d be curious if these counterfeits “glow” under UV. I have a small loupe and UV light I bring whenever I plan on trading for or purchasing high-end cards. They don’t take up too much space or weight and are simple to use.

By: pi

pi — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:25:28 +0000

In reply to John Jackson. In fact real and counterfeit Magic cards have both had a blue or black layer. Blue is far more common in Magic cards, but you can't conclude that a card is fake based on a black layer alone.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:21:48 +0000

Where are people getting these and how is wizards not doing anything about this?

By: John Jackson

John Jackson — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:23:55 +0000

I would be clear to let people know that counterfeits have previously had a blue line rather than a black line. I would be surprised if batches in the near future do not include a blue line and are less glossy – both things that are easily changed.

By: phyrexian trader

phyrexian trader — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:40:44 +0000

I now only trade rares and mythics with the holo stamp. I’m totally safe now.

By: pi

pi — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:23:32 +0000

I think your description of the light test might need some detail or a link to a good explanation.

They did not include the backs :(.