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"Cards Against Humanity" is one of the most popular party games, so some scammers try to sell counterfeit packs. While some of the fake "Cards Against Humanity" sets are professionally printed, there are still some easy ways to tell them apart from the real deal. Keep reading, and we’ll walk through the signs of counterfeit cards and how to verify packs you purchase. If you want to ensure you get real cards right away, we even have suggestions for where to buy them.
How to Identify a ‘Cards Against Humanity’ Fake
Fake “Cards Against Humanity” sets may have errors, such as shrink wrap without folds, printing errors on the box, or spelling mistakes on the cards. The cards themselves may be flimsy. Fakes will also not have a verification code sticker next to their barcode, which can be used to verify the set online.
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How to Spot Fake "Cards Against Humanity"
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1Missing verification code sticker Legit "Cards Against Humanity" sets and packs have a sticker with a short number and letter code next to the UPC. Each box and pack has a unique code to verify that it’s a legit product. If you don’t see the sticker with the code on your CAH box, then it’s most likely a fake.​ [1] X Research source
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2Packaging errors Real boxed sets of "Cards Against Humanity" are sealed in plastic wrap that has Y-shaped folds on the ends. Real boxes and card packs also have solid construction and text printed in Helvetica Neue. If you notice the text is off or misaligned, or if the plastic shrink wrap doesn’t have folds on the end, then you may have a counterfeit.
- If you’re buying a used "Cards Against Humanity" set, it’s possible for a counterfeiter to remove the sticker from a legit product and put it on their own. If the sticker peels off easily or isn’t flat against the box, there’s a chance it was taken from another package.
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3Poor card quality Real "Cards Against Humanity" cards are printed on thick linen-stock cards that don’t bend or crease too easily. Counterfeiters typically use cheaper products, so fake cards are usually thin, flimsy, and aren’t as glossy as authentic ones.
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4Misspellings on the cards "Cards Against Humanity" has multiple writers and editors that ensure everything is spelled correctly and looks good when the cards are printed. Counterfeiters may rush to sell their products, so you may notice inconsistencies in the text or words that are completely misspelled.
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5Cheaper prices than usual Counterfeiters tend to list fake "Cards Against Humanity" for a lower price than normal packs so they’re more likely to sell their fakes. If you notice someone listing new "Cards Against Humanity" for cheaper than you’d expect, especially on resale sites like eBay and Facebook Marketplace, they may be fakes.
- Most counterfeiters try to sell "Cards Against Humanity" packs that had exclusive or limited releases, such as:
- PAX East 2013 and 2014 Panel Packs
- PAX Prime 2013 Pack
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- Most counterfeiters try to sell "Cards Against Humanity" packs that had exclusive or limited releases, such as:
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- If you want to use your own prompts for cards, use the blank cards included in a pack to write your own joke responses.Thanks
