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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on September 13, 2011 at 11:11am

John, I'll tell you one of the main reasons why they flourish: Buyers!!!

If buyers weren't so gullible, sellers of forgeries would not be able to stay in business. I have always taken a hard-line against buyers when it comes to the sales of forgeries.

I've been investigating sellers of forgeries for years and it is my opinion that buyers are the main reason why sellers of forgeries stay in business.

I can't believe the number of people who believe that just because an autograph item is on Ebay that it must be authentic. Years ago, before "they" were booted off Ebay, a seller on Ebay sold approximately $750,000 worth of forgeries. The forgeries were all signed guitars and drum heads. And that was only one seller.

Think about that; $750,000 in forgeries that buyers purchased. How do I know that? Before that seller was kicked off Ebay, I totaled every sale that I could view.

Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on September 7, 2011 at 9:10am

Hey john after seeing those other images on those sight I am now certain unfortunately there all forgeries...its a real shame...but all 3 are bad check out these links...these are fakes as well...notice the style on the Dimaggio...Mantles and Williams...all poor forgeries

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250826406180?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_...

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250883802579?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_...

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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on September 7, 2011 at 9:11am

This is the real deal...check out the signature style and price....this is an authentic piece of Williams and Dimaggio

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400138817102?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_...

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Permalink Reply by John Hayes on September 8, 2011 at 2:19pm

Wow that really sucks! So the case i have the ball in is worth more than the ball!!! The forgeries look very similar too! Probably done by the same person, just another example of why you don't buy anything unless it's got a recognizable COA. I wonder how many COA are forged too?? You've been a great help... So I wonder if there is a market for baseballs that are not authentically signed??

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