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I purchased this Ernie Banks autographed jersey on ebay and wanted to ask if it is legit. I spent big money on this one so I wanted to double check. Thank you everyone!
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there are two things that concern me about this particular autograph. the B is not typical and the ending upward stroke of the "s" is really not typical.
Reason I decide to get it was the PSA. Would it be possible to fake the PSA?
The PSA/DNA # matches their database so it was authenticated by PSA/DNA. Whether they were correct in their authentication can be debated but I have no problems with the autograph. It was signed with a paint pen which is more difficult to use than a regular sharpie.
The "Ernie" is dead on IMO. True, the "B" looks slightly off and the "s" in Banks is unusual as he generally adds the "s" as a printed version but there are other authenticated examples by both PSA/DNA and JSA with the tail on the "s".
We are all giving our opinions on this forum and I certainly could be wrong but that is what opinions are for.
You have to either feel comfortable with it or not.
I agree Randy, the Ernie is right on. its one of those autos that while likely authentic, I would not want to own it, as there are much better examples out there. again, my opinion.
I just looked at a couple hundred Banks autos on Ebay. I would not consider Ernie a popular target for forgers as he was a very gracious signer so his autograph does not command much of a premium. I saw only one other signature that had this B and ironically, also had the same "s". it was an index card, and it had 1975 after it. Also authenticated by PSA/DNA.
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