Is this ESB punch hole normal?

tigerham

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Hi all, can anyone please tell me if this ESB 41bk punch hole is normal or not as it looks like a DIY with several attempts to scratch/cut the hole punch shape...

ESB 41bk.jpg


Also, another thing about the punch hole is the unsymmetrical half-moon cut shape...

ESB 41bk b.jpg


... thank you.
 

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I'd say it looks fine, and seems to be the same style of punch as this card:

http://lghttp.18520.nexcesscdn.net/80902D/magento/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/s/esb_41_back_at-at_driver_moc_c-9_1_1.jpg

However, it's the rest of the card that's really difficult to fake convincingly, so if that looks OK, I wouldn't worry about the punch. You've not revealed much of the card in your pictures, but from what I can see, the front looks glossy and the back matte, so I'd say it's all good :)
 

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Snaketibe said:
I'd say it looks fine, and seems to be the same style of punch as this card:

http://lghttp.18520.nexcesscdn.net/80902D/magento/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/s/esb_41_back_at-at_driver_moc_c-9_1_1.jpg

However, it's the rest of the card that's really difficult to fake convincingly, so if that looks OK, I wouldn't worry about the punch. You've not revealed much of the card in your pictures, but from what I can see, the front looks glossy and the back matte, so I'd say it's all good :)

Thank you Snaketibe. That info is perfect. Really appreciate your time and help my friend. :)
 

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tigerham said:
Snaketibe said:
I'd say it looks fine, and seems to be the same style of punch as this card:

http://lghttp.18520.nexcesscdn.net/80902D/magento/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/s/esb_41_back_at-at_driver_moc_c-9_1_1.jpg

However, it's the rest of the card that's really difficult to fake convincingly, so if that looks OK, I wouldn't worry about the punch. You've not revealed much of the card in your pictures, but from what I can see, the front looks glossy and the back matte, so I'd say it's all good :)

Thank you Snaketibe. That info is perfect. Really appreciate your time and help my friend. :)
You're welcome :)

Jeremy
 

tigerham

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Snaketibe said:
tigerham said:
Snaketibe said:
I'd say it looks fine, and seems to be the same style of punch as this card:

http://lghttp.18520.nexcesscdn.net/80902D/magento/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/s/esb_41_back_at-at_driver_moc_c-9_1_1.jpg

However, it's the rest of the card that's really difficult to fake convincingly, so if that looks OK, I wouldn't worry about the punch. You've not revealed much of the card in your pictures, but from what I can see, the front looks glossy and the back matte, so I'd say it's all good :)

Thank you Snaketibe. That info is perfect. Really appreciate your time and help my friend. :)
You're welcome :)

Jeremy

Jeremy, right! Lol, thank you Jeremy. :)
 

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Snaketibe said:
It's fine, I'll answer to either! I do find it slightly weird at times hiding behind pseudonyms! :lol:

:lol: I know what you mean and it is weird, at times, calling people by those names. :)
 

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Always good to compare punch hole to factory code. For most 41 backs there are two types per factory, that one looks like one for Unitoy. A full picture of the back of cradback will confirm.
 

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aussiejames said:
Always good to compare punch hole to factory code. For most 41 backs there are two types per factory, that one looks like one for Unitoy. A full picture of the back of cradback will confirm.

Thank you James, hope this helps confirm...

41bk.jpg
 

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Snakezero calling in. :lol:

Yeah iv'e noticed similar markings on a couple of my punch holes, I just assumed it was general creases around the holes from being handled over the years, or tooling marks from being punched.
 

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subzero said:
Snakezero calling in. :lol:

Yeah iv'e noticed similar markings on a couple of my punch holes, I just assumed it was general creases around the holes from being handled over the years, or tooling marks from being punched.

:lol: Richard or was that Jeremy?! :p (I'm getting there)
 
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