Spotting fake MVS labels

[shmupsrocks]

Is there a good method for determining if an MVS cartridge has a reproduction label? Either in-hand or from photos.

Were hologram labels ever faked?

[garrz32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4839FZWwy84

https://www.mvs-scans.com/index.php/Main_Page

[shmupsrocks]

Those links are helpful for fake labels that don't visually match the originals but there are very high quality reproduction labels available. Is it possible to know if a cart has one of those or the original label?

What about labels that do match visually but are slightly too long or have kind of a rippling pattern through them from the adhesive?

[garrz32]

Can't answer that question am afraid, maybe someone on the Neo forums could help.

[Neo-Alec]

Look for the glossiness, holograms and serials, and if not present then compare to images online. I have a full set and know exactly which carts have replacement labels.

[Shelcoof]

Rule of thumb if it looks too perfect its fake!

Nah just kidding I have no clue

[garrz32]

Rule of thumb if it looks too perfect its fake!

Nah just kidding I have no clue