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Mickey Mantle fake or real?im stumped and learning

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Permalink Reply by Tyler Johnson on June 8, 2014 at 7:33pm

That contract there at the bottom is the Exact photo or contract on the timeline on the PSA autograph facts page. Not sure what that is there for but it is the exact one whether its a copy or whatever. Im just saying, so Im not real sure why you posted it or if your looking to buy it, just thought I would throw that out there.

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Permalink Reply by R T on June 8, 2014 at 8:05pm

so I guess what your saying, Is you don't think the exemplar from the PSA site compare's well with the above photo?

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Permalink Reply by R T on June 8, 2014 at 8:14pm

Or, Note that I had wrongfully thought an earlier example was a 60's style and Terrier had corrected me that it was a failed attempt of a 50's style and I had posted the Contract showing the correct 60's style as it is dated 61...Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Null on June 9, 2014 at 7:04am

Ray the "supposedly signed in 1991" photo is a horrible forgery, and looks nothing like the authentic contract below it that was signed in 1961.

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Permalink Reply by Maureen Satcher on June 8, 2014 at 9:17pm

HELP....Think I just bought a fake Mickie Mantle on EBay .....Would really appreciate any input...THANKS

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Permalink Reply by Steve on June 8, 2014 at 9:37pm

Yes, that is 100% fake. Get you money back right away.

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Permalink Reply by Maureen Satcher on June 8, 2014 at 10:11pm

Thank you so much Steve ... I assumed since it had a COA it was the real thing. Are they forging that also?
This seller is making a bundle off fools like me ! Can anything be done to stop him?

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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on June 9, 2014 at 3:46am

As Steve has commented, 100% fake.

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Permalink Reply by R T on June 8, 2014 at 9:41pm

If you have not paid, request to the seller to cancel the transaction ,state that the autograph is fake, and you wont have any problems.

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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on June 9, 2014 at 4:03am

Below is a link to my original thread on this Mantle forgery sold by Ebay seller Bden99. It was purchased by Maureen last August.

http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/mickey-mantle-autogr...

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Permalink Reply by R T on June 9, 2014 at 6:50am

Did someone contact Maureen to inform her of the forged purchase? Did she see the discussion on her own? Also I'm curious if she was successful on a refund? I checked on ebay for a timeline on there Money back Guarantee.

Is there a time limit?

You’re eligible for the eBay Money Back Guarantee as long as you contact your seller within 30 days of the estimated delivery date

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Permalink Reply by Maureen Satcher on June 9, 2014 at 8:18pm

Hello all.....I was the highest bidder ( sucker ) on eBay & won the forged Mickey Mantle.(Lucky me..LOL). My excitement soon turned to dispair after finding this website and my heart sunk after finding Christopher Williams article published last year. I immediately knew I had been scammed as it was the same exact print & signature. I contacted seller & informed him of my findings. No reply from him yet.
I also contacted all his followers & his recent ebay purchasers & told them to beware of seller. I'm sure my contact with eBay will prove to be futile as I got the same old ..we will open a case & investigate ...Blah-Blah-blah ! Wish I could do more! Any ideas? I'm so grateful to have found this awesome site & must give a huge thanks to
Steve, Christopher & Ray. Wish I could take you guys out for a drink to show my gratitude . ..OK..I've got another confession ~ I also purchased a Evander Hollyfield signed boxing glove from seller ! OK..OK...glad I could give you all another chuckle .
I must say " A lesson well learned" .. The positive in all this story is finding this site where people are willing to help others & without a fee..?? Unheard of these days.
I've enjoyed reading the blogs & all the witty banter & I'll be sticking around.
Thanks again & I'll keep you updated. Take care.. Mo