Authenticity is Everything
Is this Sandy Koufax autograph authentic?
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Permalink Reply by AustinCollector on
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I'm assuming this is on a William White ball based on the signature style? Can we get a closer look at the foil hologram, and who issued it?
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The foil hologram was issued by All American Sports, which I don’t really have much faith in. I’m planning on having it authenticated by JSA at comic con this weekend, but just wanted to get some opinions before I spend the money.
I also attached some additional photos of the ball (three here, will attach additional under the next reply). I’m a total beginner, and not sure how to determine if it’s a William White ball. - Attachments: No photo uploads here
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The branding of the ball and the AA Sports COA are not necessarily red flags for me, but they are yellow flags. I try to ignore everything but the signature when evaluating.
When I zoom in on the signature, it looks consistent to me in Koufax's "sit down" or private signings where he signs a little larger and slower, at least in the 1990s and early 2000s. The strokes, letter size and spacing all look fine to me. Some of the lettering is a little larger. I'm usually good with Koufax signatures, but this one is a little tricky.
Curious as to what others have to say. I think you'll get a mixed bag.
Before you drop your hard-earned money on a JSA eval, but you might consider a Beckett Quick Opinion for $10. They're not great, but it would be one more data point.
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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on
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I would trust certain eyes here over Beckett, PSA or JSA any day.
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Thank you for the suggestion, just submitted to the Beckett quick opinion. I appreciate your expertise and feedback! It’s a sentimental gift for my boyfriend, so trying to make sure it’s legit.
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I would not throw any money away on certification unless you plan on selling this ball in future, by which time the papers may not be any good anyway (outdated).
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This one is good. Out of curiosity, is it a William White ball? Who issued the foil COA/sticker?
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- Attachments: No photo uploads here
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Me too. When I download the picture and zoom in on the details, I don't see much that concerns me.
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The Beckett quick opinion said unlikely to pass full authentication.
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I would seek additional opinions from the baseball folk here than believe that signature review/quick opinion off the bat (sorry - bad pun). Beckett certified these as authentic but...just forgeries, prints etc.
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The foil hologram was issued by All American Sports, which I don’t really have much faith in. I’m planning on having it authenticated by JSA at comic con this weekend, but just wanted to get some opinions before I spend the money.
I also attached some additional photos of the ball (two here, three others on previous reply). I’m a total beginner, and not sure how to determine if it’s a William White ball.