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Any thoughts on the Babe Ruth signed cut?

At one point, I felt I had a good grip on Ruth signatures, but there have been some good quality forgeries on the market. If someone handed me this my initial reaction would not be a positive one. I am curious what the members here might think.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BABE-RUTH-CUT-AUTO-JSA-BECKETT-RARE-/300787...

Authenticity aside, is it even legal on ebay to charge $30.00 for STANDARD shipping for an item that might cost $3.00 to ship?

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Permalink Reply by Brick Hunter on October 2, 2012 at 5:59pm

I can't comment on the authenticity, but remember signature confirmation/insurance is going to cost more than $3.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 2, 2012 at 6:11pm

it says $30.00 for STANDARD shipping in the listing.

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Permalink Reply by Brick Hunter on October 2, 2012 at 6:15pm

That doesn't mean insurance is free. I didn't say it wasn't a bit of markup, but it's allowed.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 2, 2012 at 6:24pm

actually its not.

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-practices.html

you are allowed to charge only what your costs are. now back to the authenticity issue.

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Permalink Reply by Brick Hunter on October 2, 2012 at 7:58pm

I don't see anything which says it's unreasonable to charge $30 for a $3,400 item even if it's a small-sized item. It's a 'guesstimation' beforehand based on what the item might cost to ship. You don't go out and get shipping quotes for it. People give themselves a cushion to work with. I've talked to eBay about this.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 3, 2012 at 3:32am

ok point well taken.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 2, 2012 at 7:22pm

I've seen similar ones offered by top auction houses before, generally precertified or fully certified by PSA/DNA and JSA. It's not one that I'd want to own as my own Ruth, no matter what. I like the ones with more of his classic style.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 3, 2012 at 3:34am

but are they basing the opinion on "Sincerely"? because there are a few things with the signature that seem out of place, at least to me.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 3, 2012 at 5:47am

I don't think so. But it would be interesting to get Richard Simon's input.

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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on October 3, 2012 at 9:49am

not crazy about it...not sure if its a mistake either but it seems there has been lots of Ruths that have been deemed authentic and not actually being so...I just dont know...