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Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio signed photos - Real or Fake?

Guy is selling these at around "market price" but he's open to trading for some items that I have. They come with a COA from one of the most reputable companies in Toronto, only problem is the company, from what I know, only deals with hockey memorabilia. I e-mailed them if they had at one point sold baseball memorabilia but no answer. What do you guys think about these autographs?

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on August 13, 2013 at 10:34am

I would not buy either of these.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on August 13, 2013 at 10:41am

Thanks Terrier!

Could I also get your opinion on this:

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on August 13, 2013 at 11:19am

Just got an answer back from the store. They told me that they used to sell them and the guy's COA checks out very well (as it is in the exact time period of when they were selling DiMaggio/Mantle autos.) I'm considering buying them, I would just like more opinions.

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 13, 2013 at 11:40am

Mike all 3 items you have posted are ugly forgeries, stay away.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on August 13, 2013 at 11:42am

Man, I'm really hoping they're real haha. Maybe it's because I'm getting a seemingly good deal on them. I'm guessing that the guy is using the COA but is selling forgeries as the company didn't start putting holograms until the late 90s.

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 13, 2013 at 11:45am

DO NOT BUY. They are bad, which is why you are getting a "good deal". Remember, a "COA" is just a piece of paper, nothing more. It's all about the signatures. In fact, the MAJORITY of forgeries come with a "COA".

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Permalink Reply by Fuddjcal on August 13, 2013 at 2:20pm

"Man, I'm really hoping they're real haha. Maybe it's because I'm getting a seemingly good deal on them"

.....and I'm hoping the Tooth Fairy will come after I had a couple teeth pulled the other day. A'int gonna happen. The top 2 are not the worst forgeries I've ever seen, but none the less, you should stay away. The third is a most childish attempt and among the worst foulness available. You should AVOID the store, IMHO.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on August 13, 2013 at 2:31pm

The store is good. They're partnered with the NHL and have one of the best reputations around. I believe the seller just used/copied their COA to make it look legitimate.