Hideous Mantle forgery eBay seller joe88prints

This is a joke of a forgery listed by eBay seller joe88prints

"comes with COA how could you go wrong" LMAO.  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Mickey-Mantle-signed-photo-w-COA-...

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Permalink Reply by Rich on August 7, 2013 at 9:04am

I always love it when people characterize any given COA as maaaaagic.  As though the generic paper with a random sports card store name (that may or may not have ever existed and probably isn't in business anymore if it did) on it seals the deal.

Permalink Reply by Null on August 7, 2013 at 9:09am

Once you realize that a "COA" is just a PIECE OF PAPER you realize how sketchy the autograph hobby can be...

Permalink Reply by Rich on August 7, 2013 at 9:11am

People seem to think it's some legally binding document of some sort.  It's not.  The one shown in that auction might as well not even be included.

Permalink Reply by Null on August 7, 2013 at 9:18am

Yup. First thing my friends ask when they see my collection is "And you have paperwork and certificates for all of these right?". I then go on to tell them that I study these, and KNOW they are 100% authentic, and I doubt they believe me.

Fact is, 90% of "autograph collectors" will buy a forgery with a "COA" over an uncerted authentic. MORONS. 

Permalink Reply by Rich on August 7, 2013 at 9:36am

Makes the prices better for us when they're watered down I suppose.

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