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Mantle and Koufax 8X10 Signed Photos, Opinions Please

Hi everyone !

It feels like it’s been a long time since Ive been back to this site. Some terrible life events took me away from the hobby for a while, but I am happy to be back, and hopeful some of you can help me with your thoughts and opinions on these 2 signed photos I picked up at auction for cheap. Neither came with a COA, but I felt pretty confident about the Mantle and far more worried about the Koufax. Are my feelings correct on these? With the price so low, it won’t hurt too bad if both aren’t any good so no need to sugar coat any responses. Thank you as always for your time and effort!

Rob

Tags: Koufax, Mantle

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on January 31, 2024 at 6:41am

Both are Operation Bullpen fake styles.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Tomaka on January 31, 2024 at 6:57am

Damn! I’m usually pretty good at spotting an Operation Bullpen Mantle. Must be a bit rusty I guess. Thank you for your opinion which I respect more than any TPA !

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Permalink Reply by meggs on January 31, 2024 at 6:49am

Can you expand my knowledge Steve...what is Operation Bullpen?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on January 31, 2024 at 6:59am

A massive forgery ring from the 90s busted by the FBI. Greg Marino was the primary forger. Many dealers distributed the ring's fakes. The styles you have here were sold by a number of dealers, including the prominent NJ dealer B&J Collectibles.

The book is a great read: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Bullpen-Biggest-Forgery-American/d...