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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on November 2, 2011 at 5:03am

I think its good...but the auto is a bit faded and the seller is only showing a portion of the last name in the picture...even though faded and not the full last name in the pic...I think it looks good in my opinion... 

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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on November 2, 2011 at 5:11am

Here are common Mantle Forgery examples...You can also browse on my page my "FORGERY FILE" were every picture I have posted of Mantle and others are all fakes....

 

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Permalink Reply by David Jackson on November 2, 2011 at 7:04am

Thank You CEE GEE

I think I'm starting to see a pattern with the fakes especially with the M's and the n.  This forum is great! I just found it and will be participating a lot. 

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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on November 2, 2011 at 7:19am

Cool Dave...this site can really be helpful...there's lots of great collectors here...you can learn a lot form other perspectives from all angles...the education on here is priceless...I have learned great points on here as well...

Welcome Aboard...

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on November 3, 2011 at 10:56am

Not sure about this ball. A couple of things that bother me..

The signature looks way too big... didn't Mantle usually fit it nicely so the whole signature could be seen without having to turn ball?

Plus the loop under the first M looks a bit large and over done.

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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on November 3, 2011 at 11:54am

Heres another older auto...not exactly centered...bigger then usual auto...this ball is legit...JSA certified

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on November 3, 2011 at 7:52pm

I think the ball is real.  it is a bit blurry but I see nothing wrong with it. the loop on the first M is a little larger than normal, but JSA has authenticated many with loops even bigger, and extending even further down.  I questioned those myself.

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Permalink Reply by Steve on November 3, 2011 at 8:56pm

Agree on the size/loop of the first M and mantle usually didn't have his signature go around the side of the ball.

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Permalink Reply by David Jackson on November 3, 2011 at 9:10pm

Is $230 a good price for an authentic mantle ball such as that, that isn't "authenticated" by paying an arm or a leg to PSA or JSA?  If not what is the max one should pay out for an authentic, UN-authenticated Mantle "bobby brown" ball?  Thanks everyone.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on November 4, 2011 at 5:47am

Authentication plus shipping is going to run about $100.

So, if authenticated balls are going for $450 give or take a bit... subtract $100 from that.  But honestly, if you are convinced it is good and you like the ball, there's no reason why you shouldn't pay as much as you would for an "authenticated" ball.

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Permalink Reply by David Jackson on November 4, 2011 at 12:43pm

Yeah I paid $575 for the PSA/DNA "full letter" authenticated Mickey Mantle ball with "No. 7" inscription thats in my avatar.   It has some even toning but the signature is nice and bold in my opinion and I will never sell it.  I try to collect anything Mickey Mantle that i can get my hands on and afford.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on November 4, 2011 at 1:05pm

I paid $275 shipped for this from a Net54 member 6 months ago. Flawless Bobby Brown ball. Richard Simon gave it the thumbs up. I think I got an excellent deal. And the seller recently told me he is kicking himself for selling it. LOL

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