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06-15-2017, 08:08 AM #1
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Re: MLB Hologram Type
holograms have changed from being larger and odd shaped, to little circles, to the rectangular/circle shape they have now, and even the design and layout of the current shaped holograms have changed. older designed holograms, if laying around, will still be used (i have seen the little circle ones used on more recent items after they changed to the rectangular shape), and i believe this is so they are all used and do not end up in the wrong hands.
i am pretty certain that anything truly authenticated by MLB will have a code that can be entered in their database for verification. i have never seen an MLB hologram purporting to authenticate anything that did not have a code that could be verified in the MLB database. if you had a photograph of the hologram you referenced in your post i could provide further information. can i ask what the item was? i believe MLB uses different holograms for items that are licensed by MLB but not used or autographed (i have seen different style MLB holograms on things such as unsigned photographs).
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06-15-2017, 12:17 PM #2
Re: MLB Hologram Type
I know that MLB holograms all have codes that can be entered into the database. The holograms on hats and other various collectibles obviously don't apply. The older ones, ONLY have the codes printed on them. There is nothing else printed on them at all. I just wanted to make sure that it was a possibility that clubs were still using the old design this season. Thanks for the reply.
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06-15-2017, 01:02 PM #3
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06-15-2017, 02:12 PM #4
Re: MLB Hologram Type
Yeah, the MLB logo is featured in the hologram portion of the sticker. The codes are just printed over top of it. I would assume that the QR codes that are featured now are for easier system input, and perhaps an extra security measure. The codes seem to be printed in a finer font now too. Apparently the Reds came across a roll or two of the older stickers.
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06-15-2017, 03:16 PM #5
Re: MLB Hologram Type
I was told they changed back to a small circle hologram late last (2016) season when I questioned why the holo's are back to the old format. I don't think they're old stock as they look slightly different then the earlier ones if I recall, the printing is different (the type on the old ones scratched off very easily).