Removing Swatches For Custom Cards

[VizquelCollector.com]

I've picked up a few game-used cards that I'd like to use the swatches for future custom cards. I've pulled the cards apart and removed the swatches, just playing around with (very basic) mock-up cards.

I pulled one out last night, and noticed there's a thin piece of paper glued to the back with the player's name on it and a code of some sort. It's a Dave Concepcion patch. Are all swatches like this? I've pulled a few others out and haven't noticed this little paper glued to the back before.

Also, is the code a good way to verify that this is legit?

 

[sdsportsfan1214]

That sounds interesting, you should post a scan

 

[VizquelCollector.com]

That sounds interesting, you should post a scan

Fair enough, will do when I get home!

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

I'm guessing you pulled out a Donruss swatch correct?

That said, I think Donruss was the only company to regularly label the swatches, and I'm not sure if Panini continued the tradition.

 

[smapdi]

There was a bit of a scandal a few years ago with Fleer, IIRC. Someone pulled a Manny Ramirez jersey swatch out of a card that had some other Indians player of lower profile printed on the back like that.

 

[VizquelCollector.com]

I'm guessing you pulled out a Donruss swatch correct?

That said, Donruss was the only company to regularly label the swatches, and I'm not sure if Panini continued the tradition.

Yep, a 2005 Leaf Certified Mat'ls of Concepcion. It got me worried because I have removed several others without. OK, everything's good!

 

[mwheeler27]

There was a bit of a scandal a few years ago with Fleer, IIRC. Someone pulled a Manny Ramirez jersey swatch out of a card that had some other Indians player of lower profile printed on the back like that.

I hadn't head about this. If true, no wonder they don't label them anymore, and no wonder companies are so vague when stating what the memorabilia on the front of the cards are now-a-days.

 

[VizquelCollector.com]

That sounds interesting, you should post a scan

I had to balance it on the front/back of the card so it didn't stick to the scanner.

 

[A_Pharis]

I've seen it on some before -- not a lot of releases had this. I remember a LOooonnngggg time ago on BMB someone took apart a GU, and the sticker on the back of the swatch had a different player from the one featured on t he card.

 

[MartinFFcollector]

I've seen it on some before -- not a lot of releases had this. I remember a LOooonnngggg time ago on BMB someone took apart a GU, and the sticker on the back of the swatch had a different player from the one featured on t he card.

This card?

Not my card-

 

[A_Pharis]

I've seen it on some before -- not a lot of releases had this. I remember a LOooonnngggg time ago on BMB someone took apart a GU, and the sticker on the back of the swatch had a different player from the one featured on t he card.

This card?

Not my card-

bingo!

 

[bear0555]

Ya know, I have wondered how this paper thing worked for the longest time. I can always see the name, color and code number for the lighter colored swatches but never was willing to destroy a card to see what it looked like. All the ones I've seen have matched the player on the card. It makes sense now. Thanks!