"No problem. I should have included photos to explain what I meant. They are always on plaques, behind plexiglass/plastic, because they are printed on paper and not an actual photo. If you don't remove them from the plaque they are very…"
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Mickey Mantle?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jefferson Schuler Mar 10. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Curious on opinions on this picture. Thanks everyone! …Continue
Mickey Mantle
Started this discussion. Last reply by Big Bad John Nov 6, 2024. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hopefully this is the last time I'll ask you guys for help for a while! Just looking for opinions on these 2 balls. I think they look good, but just looking for some confirmation. Thanks everyone! …Continue
Mickey Mantle ball real?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug James Oct 24, 2024. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Thanks for your time helping me out, looking to pick up a ball... think I already know the answer but would appreciate confirmation!…Continue
Mantle signature question
Started this discussion. Last reply by AustinCollector Sep 18, 2024. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Came across this ball on ebay. Saw it was re-listed so I went back to the original listing and saw there were 2 bids but both were "retracted". Anything stand out as concerning? Thanks! …Continue
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"Thanks everyone for your posts. Jefferson, thanks for yours as well, greatly appreciated!
Not sure if this is the proper post or thread for this. But is there any way to discern a reprint vs authentic signature without being in hand? I'll…"
"I looked at another one last night and did this, but thanks for posting. All the landmarks line up with the same pinstripe from pic to pic. Thank you! "
"Thanks for the update, was going to give it as a gift but I'm still within my window to return! Appreciate your post!"
"Those are literally reprints of a real autograph. Sorry, Jefferson. I thought you were talking about the Tony Podsada forgeries we've been seeing since the 90s."
"Check this out, Steve. These are two different items (#2024 and #253) followed by the OP."
"I don't think you're offending any of us, Jefferson. The ones in the OP are genuine IMO. The forgeries you're referring to are mechanically signed, probably using a higher-end plotter, in Sharpie on photos printed on desktop inkjet…"
"I need to step in here. First time posting.... please don't hold this against me. I frequent this forum and have gained much knowledge from it. With that being said.... This Mantle is 100% FAKE! I'm guessing it's a 5x7 attached to a…"
"as for the other two, the first one looks off, the second one looks ok to me"
"Any ideas on these 2? Second one looks kind of off if I zoom in close... and the World Series sticker is throwing me... auto pen? thanks again! "
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