How to tell FBB from WB Spanish 4th booster from the front

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How to tell FBB from WB Spanish 4th booster from the front

Post by l0qii » Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:28 pm

Often when someone posts boosters for sale online the only information they provide is a scan of the front. The seller may not know the difference between FBB/WB or care. They can not be bothered to check the ISBN/GTIN codes for you. Sometimes they don't even know what language they are selling! So here is a side by side scan of a FBB Spanish 4th Edition pack (left) and a WB Spanish 4th Edition pack (right).

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From top to bottom here are some notable features:
  • 1. WB has a wider crimp than FBB
    2. The top of the d in Garfield is clear on FBB but not on WB
    3. The back pattern on the pack shows on lighter spot on the WB version which is not visible on the FBB version
    4. This dark are in the pattern is much larger on the FBB pack than on WB
Now here are some question for you guys:
  • 1. Can anyone verify this? My sample size is only 1, which makes this only a theory, not an established fact.
    2. The placement of the word 'Garfield' may vary from pack to pack due to printing process, so #2 might not be legit. Can anyone verify?
    3. Do any of these hold true for other languages?
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Post by mystical_tutor » Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:17 am

WOW! What a detective. Hat off to you.

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