"It’s really hard to say. I really don’t think it hurts the value that much. "
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Roger Maris Auto - Real? Fake?
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Jul 30, 2019. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, new poster here. Thank you in advance for any help. I have a Roger Maris / Mickey Mantle signed baseball. My father purchased the Maris autograph in the 80s sometime and we went to a card show…Continue
Dream Team Basketball - Real? Fake?
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Jul 29, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi! New poster here. I was just looking over a lot of sports memorabilia my late father got for me when I was a kid and I ran across this 1992 “Dream Team Basketball.” Looking over the sigs the…Continue
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"To be honest I was like 9 years old when we went to a card show and got the Mantle in person circa 1990-1992. I don’t recall if it was more money for the # inscription. Some people in the industry said the ball would be worth more with both…"
"That’s actually one reason I’m thinking the Maris might be legit. A forger probably wouldn’t pick that location..."
"The Mantle does look amazing. I wonder why someone would put the Maris autograph in such an obscure place compared to say the sweet spot."
"It’s all in the eye of the beholder. It might bring down the value just a bit. I suppose it’s possible a fake Maris might offset the added value of the No. 7 inscription...possibly. It wouldn’t bother me…"
"What would you say a fake Maris signature does to a real Mantle ball?"
"Based on what I can see, I’d say the Maris is probably fake. Your Mantle, however, is beautiful! Did you have to pay extra for the No. 7 inscription? It amazes me how much it increases the value of the ball."
"The photo's too obscure. You need a better one.
Try posting a clearer picture and not a link."
"You’re welcome. Wish there was better news."
"Thank you, that’s what I figured. Unfortunately there was no internet in 1992 to educate buyers. Even to a laymen like me the sigs looked pretty bad but I just wanted a confirmation. Oh well that’s what I figured so it’s no…"
"Yes, I’m sorry to say they are forgeries. No need to waste your money sending it to PSA. It’s too bad when all your dad was trying to do was get something nice for you. Pretty much anyone who collects autographs has at…"
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