Mickey Mantle fake or real?im stumped and learning

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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on June 8, 2014 at 6:36am

Ryan is correct!!!  The majority of these are reprints.  Stay away from them.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on June 7, 2014 at 10:28pm
I saw this, forgot to bid. Authentic in my opinion.
Permalink Reply by R T on June 7, 2014 at 10:33pm

My Opinion as well, however I am still learning. I got this one for $98. the condition of the photo I bought last week was worse than the pictures indicated, I'm leaning towards returning it for a refund.

Permalink Reply by al martin on June 8, 2014 at 12:17am
Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on June 8, 2014 at 3:36am
A dreadful fake.
Permalink Reply by CJCollector on June 8, 2014 at 6:35am

Ditto!!  Dreadful!!

Permalink Reply by R T on June 8, 2014 at 7:40am

How many styles of Signature and time periods did The Mick sign his Autograph? This example, I know is an early playing days signature, typically 60's. I've read somewhere that he also signed his Autograph with the M's having a small loop in the stem and then later changing to the style we see like the ones we have posted in this discussion. 

Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on June 8, 2014 at 8:16am
I don't think that's a real vintage Mantle autograph, but you can find a nice timeline here:

http://www.psacard.com/autographfacts/AutographDetail/29/mickey-mantle
Permalink Reply by R T on June 8, 2014 at 10:08am

Thanks Mike! A lot of good info and timeline @ that site page. I hadn't compared the posted vintage picture, I thought possible since the seller was offering $10 back if it didn't pass PSA Quick opinion.  

Permalink Reply by Erich Jerozal on June 8, 2014 at 8:29am

that is a forgery look at all those little stops in the signature and inscription.  super fake.  IMO

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on June 8, 2014 at 11:17am

that is not a 60's style signature. it is a poor attempt at a mid 50's style

Permalink Reply by R T on June 8, 2014 at 6:51pm

Supposedly signed in 1991 at the Cincinnati Gardens Show. Looks to me more of a vintage failed attempt, not to mention the signature but the photo wouldn't fit the timeline either.

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