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Joe DiMaggio real?

Hey guys!
Found this ball on ebay that seems to have characteristics of his authenticated autographs. However, it comes with no coa. In full disclosure, I requested PSA/DNA do a quick opinion but haven't heard back from them yet.
I was wondering what you guys think about it as I know some of you have extensive knowledge regarding his signature (I probably read the entire thread of Mantle, DiMaggio and Williams).
Thank you all very much for your time!

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Permalink Reply by Big Bad John on December 14, 2016 at 1:41pm

Sorry, That is not Joe D's signature.

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on December 14, 2016 at 2:51pm

That forged Joe DiMaggio is listed by Ebay seller Fireprobatman.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOE-DIMAGGIO-AUTOGRAPHED-OML-BASEBALL-COA-S...

He is also selling the below laughable forged Mickey Mantle baseball.

The worthless COA is from Stephen Rocchi and his Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators Group (GFA).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICKEY-MANTLE-AUTOGRAPHED-OML-BASEBALL-YANK...

Permalink Reply by CLiebl on December 14, 2016 at 7:55pm
Thank you for taking the time to look and respond!
And you are correct Christopher Williams, that is the ball in question. PSA did respond and agreed that it was "likely not authentic".

If you don't mind me asking, but what stood out to you guys the most as far as it not being authentic? One of the balls I was comparing it to looks almost the same (to me at least) and was authenticated by PSA. If any would be willing to share what things stand out in his forgeries (either here or private message) I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn.

Thanks again!
Permalink Reply by CJCollector on December 14, 2016 at 7:58pm

It takes awhile to have "an eye" for autographs.  There's nothing I can explain to you that you would understand.

If you're willing to take the time to learn, it will just hit you one day.

Forgeries are meant to have the appearance of looking authentic to those that don't know autographs.

That's why forgeries are an easy sell on Ebay and why Ebay has made  a mint profiting from the sales of forgeries.

Permalink Reply by CLiebl on December 14, 2016 at 7:57pm
This is the PSA/DNA authenticated ball I was comparing against.
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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on December 14, 2016 at 8:00pm

It's all about flow and formation.  This one is not authentic.  I apologize for not finishing and completing my thought on this one.

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on December 15, 2016 at 8:03am

That one is not authentic (the PSA one).  I know the story behind that one.

Permalink Reply by CLiebl on December 15, 2016 at 9:13am
Gotcha. That explains why they looked so similar to me!
Permalink Reply by CLiebl on December 14, 2016 at 8:10pm
Thanks for replying. I'll definitely keep looking and learning. I feel like I have a better handle on Mantle than I used to, still not perfect though. Thanks again!!
Permalink Reply by CJCollector on December 15, 2016 at 10:28am

You are welcome. "PSA" did not cert that.  I will explain later.

PSA should buy that crap and destroy it.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 15, 2016 at 10:46am

yes they should

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