Trading Sport Cards
Sports cards were first produced in the  1800s, with baseball cards being the most
popular then. In the 1900s, sports cards became more popular, and other types of
sports cards other than baseball cards and non-sports cards were produced. 
They were mainly produced for advertisement by product-producing companies.
Manufacturing companies like American Tobacco Company and Imperial Tobacco in
Canada started including sports cards in their cigarette packages.
These were most likely used in advertising the manufacturing companies. The sports
cards are printed with sports themes, and an ad is placed at the back of the card.
As sports cards became popular, the rare ones began to increase in value. Now,
people buy 1961 Topps baseball cards and other rare sports cards at high prices
hoping that they would increase in value or for their personal uses. If you would like to buy
sports cards either to resell or for personal uses, then you should avoid fake sport card
sellers when you see them.
How to spot fake sport cards sellers

Poor Feedbacks
Whether you are buying sports cards offline or online, you should look out for feedbacks
left by people who have once purchased cards from that particular dealer. If you are
buying it offline, you want to ask people around about the store. If you are buying from
online sellers  you should check the
feedbacks presented on their website or online page. Bad feedbacks show that the seller
is not one you should deal with.

Ridiculous Prices
Sports cards listed online or offline with ridiculously low prices are most likely fakes.
Whether you are purchasing a card from an online store or offline store, you should be
on the lookout for low prices that are too good to be true. Sports cards of hall of fame 
players are usually not cheap!
Most online dealers or retail stores will have realistic prices on their cards.

Aged counterfeits 
As Collectors often buy vintage baseball cards and other rare types of baseball cards
at high prices, scammers now intentionally roughen counterfeits to mimic the old look
of old baseball cards. To spot these counterfeits, look out for indications of forced
wrinkles and cuts on the cards.  Knowing a little bit about the style of printing and 
paper type helps as well.

Conclusion
With the increase in the value of sports cards, scammers are out there peddling
counterfeits for sale at ridiculous prices. You should take heed to avoid buying anyone
of these. If you would like to buy a baseball card, you should do your research so you are 
familiar with the issue you are buying to avoid buying a counterfeit.

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