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Babe Ruth Autographed Baseball. Authentic or Not? Need help

Many smart individuals on this site. What is the professional opinion of the group on this one? Real or fake? Please state which and most importantly why. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Chad B on October 18, 2013 at 7:48am

I know very little about Ruth signatures but will say the R looks different than any others I have seen. It also appears it was signed yesterday.

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Permalink Reply by Dave on October 18, 2013 at 10:20am

I will reveal later whether or not there is a COA and if so who issued it.

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Permalink Reply by Randy on October 18, 2013 at 12:29pm

I'm guessing either Christopher Morales or Ted Taylor authenticated this beauty. Looks like a Coach's Corner special.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 18, 2013 at 2:24pm

This could have been authenticated by any of the high profile TPA's as when these first hit the market, they were believed to be authentic.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 18, 2013 at 2:23pm

not authentic in my opinion. there are a bunch of these pristine balls that suddenly became available over the past few years, many of them sold for upwards of 50K. There are strong beliefs that these are not authentic. This one in particular, has a lot of issues, some of which are mentioned below.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on October 18, 2013 at 9:08pm

I do not think this is authentic.

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Permalink Reply by Dave on October 18, 2013 at 10:21pm

And the answer regarding if it has COA and who issued it is at
http://m.ebay.com/itm/171151564832?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

As you can see the seller cancelled the auction. He wouldn't allow anyone else to certify the ball and return it if found to be fake. You all are very smart.

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Permalink Reply by Dave on October 20, 2013 at 8:05am

You amaze me.

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Permalink Reply by Dave on October 26, 2013 at 1:17am

It just keep getting better. Because of the smart replies on this board you have got to see what is added to the description, the first I've ever seen. The seller relisted the ball for more money and talks about the certificate. Go to ebay and search item number 171153934618
Or click on
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&it...

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Permalink Reply by Dave on October 26, 2013 at 12:11pm

Guys. This is worth $10 with shipping. I'd take my Babe Ruth fake signed bat and whack the ball out of the park. Some kid would find it and think he hit the jackpot. It would wind up in the news and sell on eBay for $100k. Probably at one of the aloud auction houses.

Read this site and you will never buy another autograph.
http://haulsofshame.com/blog/?p=1862

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Permalink Reply by Dave on October 20, 2013 at 8:03am

Surprise surprise. Look what showed up again on eBay. This time with a higher starting price. Seller said he would. It allow a refund if PSA said it was fake. He also wouldn't respond when asking for the history of the ball. Perhaps someone here might have better luck.
eBay listing below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171153934618?redirect=mobile

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 20, 2013 at 8:20am

this is comical. can you imagine what a REAL Babe Ruth signed BB would be worth in this condition? the starting price would barely cover the sales tax.