Quote from: Strangeways on June 27, 2014, 09:56:46 AM

An interesting topic that deserves it's own thread.


Using a NBA Fastbreak or Congo and converting it to an MM is not a "restoration". The serial numbers will always be Congo or NBA Fastbreak. When it is sold, it is not a "High End Restoration" or an "original" MM. As long as the business highlights that it is NOT original, I have no issue with the process. But I find it ironic that the inflated prices set by resellers for this title has created a market for the conversions. I'd be interested to know what the price is for one of these. I'd expect it would be far less than an original. That is, assuming the customer is aware it is not original.

Agree on the own thread, this is a big issue for people who might pay top dollar for a high end MM that is in fact a fake.

I agree in relation to hobbyists doing their own - more than likely a true hobbyist would explain, and I expect the buyer would be happy if done well, plays the same, and the price reflects the situation (how much, not sure, maybe not a lot really if done really well).

So....

Nino, or anyone else that has information - what exactly and where (pics would be good) should people look at on a game to determine if it is a true restored MM, or one of these fakes?

great question and interested to see the tell tale signs of a fake. But I think the true thief could nearly make it impossible to tell via quality repro labels etc. I think even pcb's only have sticky labels for serial numbers. Be interested in seeing further comments