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gurdjieff Offline
#1 Posted : Sunday, June 06, 2010 7:40:10 PM(UTC)

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what exactly is an 'unlimited' card?

how do you know if your card is authentic?

I just posted under new members and talked about the 1000 cards and sets my son has in a binder with the plastic pockets, nine to a page.

I have been told not to sell the collection to a card shop or I will get hosed.

If you are looking for something specific, it's very possible I've got it.

But . . . are they more valuable as a complete set? or selling them one at a time?

these questions may not have easy answers, but any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!
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CDwaver Offline
#2 Posted : Sunday, June 06, 2010 11:32:06 PM(UTC)

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An unlimited card is a card that you're allowed a maximum of 3 copies to use in your deck(s) when playing.

As for checking if your card is authentic there are many ways. Here is a list of many signs of a card being fake.

- Check the name of the card for incorrect spelling of names.

- Check the back of the card. If the "Kanomi" on the back is spelled incorrectly, it is fake.

- Check the number of stars on the card. Compare it to a guide to see if it is correct.

- If the card feels overly glossy or not glossy at all, it's usually fake.

- If there is no shiny square at the bottom right hand corner, or if the square is not gold or silver, it's fake. All Yu-Gi-Oh! cards made by Konami will have a small shiny square in the bottom right-hand corner that has the symbol of an Eye. These are real. This is something to definitely look for If the card is Ultra Rare or Super Rare.

- Look closely at the ATK and DEF on the card, if it is misaligned, it's fake.

- Read the text. If the font is too thin or too thick, or there are spelling mistakes, it could be a fake, but some boosters have thicker text, an example being Cyberdark Impact.

- Examine the picture. If it is blurry or poor quality, it may be fake, however I should note that Duel Terminal cards have a coat which makes the cards look blurry in a way.

- If the color of the card is wrong, too pale or too bright, it's fake. Some boosters like Gladiators Assault have brighter colours and Duel Terminal cards have darker colours because of the parallel coat.

monster = yellow
effect monster = orange
spell = turquoise
trap = purple

- If the collector's number(under the picture on the right hand side just above the text) is missing, it's fake

- On the back, if the TM, Konami, or R symbol are missing, it's fake. Exception is Egyptian God cards.

- If it is a spell/trap card and has ATK & DEF, it is fake

- If the monster type does not have the Japanese symbol it's fake

- Examine the back of the card.If it is dark orange, then it definitely is a phony.

That should cover all bases.
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ichimoto Offline
#3 Posted : Monday, June 07, 2010 6:01:09 AM(UTC)

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as far as individual value versus group value is concerned, it really all depends on who you talk to. as far as where to sell them, start with ebay and see how much similar auctions are closing. if there is a high enough demand for the cards you have, ebay is perhaps the best place to sell. Just don't fall into the bad habit of pricing the card low and overcharging on shipping, as that is a violation of ebay listing policy and could get you banned from ebay. if there is no high demand for what you have, websites like this and major events like regional qualifiers and such would be the next best place to go. Although most major event will say that selling cards is against the rules and you will be asked to leave if you get caught (especially if you do not have permission from them to operate as a vendor), they are usually too busy to care and will usually let things slide. I personally have successfully used the excuse that I am not selling cards for money, merely trading them for slips of green paper with dead presidents on them. the judge I told that to laughed and just walked away. But please do not use that example as it most likely will not always work. As I said before, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask any of us here and we will be more than happy to help in any way we can.
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