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What do you guys think about this Mantle from Steiner?

I have never seen a Steiner authenticated Mickey Mantle signed item. I'm concerned about the c and the k in Mickey. The area where the c and k connect isn't right and the arc of the top of the c is way too much. Opinions?

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Permalink Reply by Erich Jerozal on September 3, 2013 at 4:59pm

Looks ok to me.  IMO

Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on September 3, 2013 at 5:07pm

Steve, what makes you say that Steiner authenticated this item?  Does it come with a Steiner COA?  Many of the vintage items that they sell today come with either PSA or JSA authentication.

Permalink Reply by Steve on September 3, 2013 at 7:29pm
Yes, it has the Steiner hologram and cert. The hologram, of course, is hard to see if it is real in an online photo.
Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on September 3, 2013 at 5:35pm

I dont like it at all

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on September 3, 2013 at 6:15pm

Not crazy about it, but can't say with any certainty. The somewhat squat looking "antle" bothers me. Either a relatively skilled fake or a somewhat "loose" authentic example. 

I'd like to see a crisp, super closeup so I could see the flow of the ink and discern speed better. It may be telling. 

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on September 3, 2013 at 6:19pm

this is one of those that even if it were authentic, I would not want it in my collection

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on September 3, 2013 at 6:22pm

I couldn't agree more. When many textbook, slam dunk, no-doubters are available, why pick the dented can? Even if it's $100 less than FMV, question marks are never worth it.

Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on September 5, 2013 at 4:40am

As an avid Steiner buyer and collector...this seriously has got to be the worst Mantle I ever seen Steiner authenticate....the bad formations are far greater then the good ones...something very wrong with this piece...I have seen some Steiner Mantles that where in stellar condition...but this one is just terrible to say the least...I feel this may be someone slapping there own steiner hologram onto a bad piece...

Permalink Reply by Steve on September 5, 2013 at 7:22pm
I agree. It has been on ebay for a few days. They have the Steiner hard card as well.
Permalink Reply by Steve on September 3, 2013 at 7:32pm
I agree, this is one to stay away from.
Permalink Reply by Mike T on September 4, 2013 at 8:55am
The only reason it would have a Steiner hologram would be if it were from the Greer Johnson collection, and the coa would say as much.
Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on September 4, 2013 at 7:46pm

Thanks Mike T.

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