Hi,
   In the UK a lot of pink backed 1st edition fossil
cards have appeared. They are strange. I have 2 kinds
of Zapdos. One is normal, the other is shiny. Holo's
are just confusing. I have a Sandslash (no 40)which
appears to be holo, but theres little holo dots all
over the card, and a Hitmonlee (no 7)which isn't holo
at all. Everybody is confused. Help. Do you know
anything about these. Are they a UK issue or are they
counterfeit????????
              Thanks for your time       Will


Pink backed?  Without looking at them myself, I would suspect counterfeits.  As a matter of fact, everything you have described sounds fake.  No way it would be a UK thing.  Try the light test on them.  Also check for clarity.  If they are not clear and are a bit fuzzy, they're probably fakes.

Scott