BECKETT - AUTHENTIC ALTERED - is worth $0.00

Alpha Investments2 minutes read

Rudy investigates an altered card sold as an authentic Beta MOX Pearl, compares it to real cards, and warns about misrepresentations in the market - ultimately concluding it is a fake.

Insights

  • Rudy from Alpha Investments investigates a potentially fake Beta MOX Pearl card sold as authentic, emphasizing the need for caution in purchasing altered cards.
  • By comparing the altered card with genuine MOX Pearls, Rudy points out specific differences in font, tilt, texture, and thickness, ultimately determining the altered card's lack of authenticity.

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Recent questions

  • What is Alpha Investments investigating?

    An altered card labeled as authentic Beta MOX Pearl.

  • Who taught Rudy about Magic cards?

    Tavis King and Daniel Chang.

  • What does Rudy suspect about the altered card?

    It may not be a Beta card.

  • What does PSA define as authentic altered cards?

    Evidence of trimming, recoloring, restoration, or cleaning.

  • What does Rudy warn against in the market?

    Misrepresentations in the market.

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Investigating Altered Beta MOX Pearl Authenticity

  • Rudy from Alpha Investments is investigating an altered card labeled as an authentic Beta MOX Pearl.
  • He acknowledges individuals who taught him about Magic cards, including Tavis King and Daniel Chang.
  • Rudy plans to compare the altered card with two actual Collector's Edition MOX Pearls and two International Collector's Edition MOX Pearls.
  • The card was sold on eBay as authentic altered, with Beckett labeling it as an authentic Beta MOX Pearl.
  • Rudy suspects the card may not be a Beta card and believes the trimming is not the main issue.
  • He references PSA's definition of authentic altered cards, noting evidence of trimming, recoloring, restoration, or cleaning.
  • Rudy opens the case containing the altered card and compares it to a real Beta MOX Pearl.
  • He highlights differences in font, tilt, surface texture, and thickness between the altered card and the authentic Beta MOX Pearl.
  • Rudy emphasizes the importance of being cautious when purchasing altered cards and warns against misrepresentations in the market.
  • He concludes that the altered card is not a genuine Beta MOX Pearl, pointing out distinct markings and wear patterns that indicate it is a fake.
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