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Authentic? Having second thoughts!

Against my better judgement, which isn't saying much, I picked up the following autographed pictures from an online police auction.

Looking for opinions on authenticity since from what I am reading, MFP Reborn doesn't have a great reputation.

Full size photo - http://oi44.tinypic.com/n1osuv.jpg

Mickey Mantle autograph - http://oi42.tinypic.com/9vje4l.jpg

Whitey Ford autograph - http://oi42.tinypic.com/2zqyh08.jpg

COA - http://oi44.tinypic.com/20hujus.jpg

Thanks!

Tags: Autograph, Ford, Mantle, Mickey, Signature, Whitey

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Permalink Reply by Null on October 1, 2013 at 12:02pm

Typical "Florida" forgeries unfortunately... get a refund if you can.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on October 1, 2013 at 12:45pm

Whenever you see cheap matting with a nameplate, it's usually a "Florida forgery" like Ryan said. If this was indeed a police auction, there's a good chance you'd be able to get your money back.

Permalink Reply by GraphingMlb on October 1, 2013 at 1:04pm

hope ya get a refund.

Permalink Reply by Marc on October 1, 2013 at 1:09pm

Can I get some ideas on what you're basing your opinions on? I'd like to know what makes it stand out as forgeries.

Permalink Reply by Null on October 1, 2013 at 1:10pm
Permalink Reply by CJCollector on October 1, 2013 at 3:28pm
Permalink Reply by CJCollector on October 1, 2013 at 3:35pm

Marc, those "autographs" are meant to have the appearance of looking authentic.

Those forgeries are targeted to those who have ZERO knowledge of autographs.  And that's because the majority of people who own autographs own forgeries.

The people who buy that crap, purchase them cheap at local auctions, estate sales, etc., and then they look to flip them on Ebay for a profit....then we expose them here.

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on October 1, 2013 at 3:24pm

These are typical "Florida" forgeries. 

That dirtbag in Florida has "produced" tens upon tens of thousands of forgeries that have infected the hobby.  These are obvious and ugly forgeries.

Permalink Reply by Erich Jerozal on October 1, 2013 at 4:12pm

forgeries

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on October 1, 2013 at 6:30pm

These "Florida" forgeries are all over the place.

They are sold at estate sales, local auctions, police auctions, AtAuction.com (formerly AlwaysAtAuction.com or AlwaysFakeAtAuction).

This crap attracts those who know ZERO about autographs and the buyers think they are getting a bargain they can profit on....

And then they find themselves exposed here for selling forgeries.......

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