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Christy Mathewson baseball

Hi, I'm new here, so forgive me if I'm doing something wrong.  But I just wanted to get people's opinions as to the likelihood that this baseball signed Christy Mathewson is legit.  It does have a COA from JSA, but from other things I've read that doesn't necessarily mean a whole lot.  Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by TradeGeek on March 8, 2016 at 2:40pm

That is cheaper than i have seen.  I remember reading several times that a Mathewson sold at auction for six figures. Maybe somebody found a stash like the 7 extremely rare T206 Ty Cobb cards that were recently found in a paper bag when a family was rummaging through their great grandfather's old boxes. 15 were previously known to exists. Great find, but it increased the number those Cobbs in circulation by almost 50%. Maybe somebody found a stash of Mathewson balls. 

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/7-rare-ty-cobb-baseball-cards-are-...

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 8, 2016 at 3:08pm
Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 8, 2016 at 3:11pm
Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 8, 2016 at 3:13pm

4-5 Led Zeppelin albums signed by all including John Bonham for $3,995. The list of unbelievable bargains goes on and on.

Permalink Reply by TradeGeek on March 9, 2016 at 10:14pm

I haven't checked, maybe they have that 1919 Whitesox team ball with Joe Jackson and M. Landis on the sweet spot.

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 9, 2016 at 10:43pm

If they don't, they probably can get it for you.

Permalink Reply by TradeGeek on March 10, 2016 at 2:20pm

I'd have to wait for the ink to dry. I hate waiting. 

Permalink Reply by Mark Greaves on March 12, 2016 at 4:26pm
The baseball was not at an auction, rather at the sale of the estate of a prominent family.  It wasn't cheap, and didn't sell during the estate sale itself, so afterwards a friend and I negotiated a price for it and bought it.  We are sending it off to auction, when the details are ready I will post a link here for that.

 

Permalink Reply by Don Webster on March 12, 2016 at 4:46pm

Nice acquisition Mr. Greaves !!!  Congratulations !!

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 12, 2016 at 10:53pm
Please do! It's an exciting purchase. I hope you do well with it.
Permalink Reply by Mark Greaves on April 19, 2016 at 5:19pm

I stated earlier that I would let you all know when the Christy Mathewson / Kenesaw Landis signed baseball would be up at auction.  It took a little while, but it is now ready to view in the Heritage Sports Collectibles Auction, ending May 13th.  Here is a direct link to the listing:

http://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/1923-christy-mathewson-andamp-ken...

I'm not sure how they came up with the starting bid of $7,500, and estimate of $30,000+, which both seem very low to me, especially since it has LOA's from both PSA/DNA and James Spense.  I sure hope it does much better than their estimate!

Permalink Reply by TradeGeek on April 26, 2016 at 2:05pm

Beautiful baseball. $30,000 seems low to me also. Interesting that there was an almost identical example that sold in 2011. I wonder what that one sold for. 

I hope you get a good price when it finds a new home. 

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