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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on January 6, 2018 at 12:49pm

great explanation Woody.  In the case of this particular ball (with the possible exception of the Ca in Casey), I don't see evidence of someone writing over the original stamping.  But I have seen what you are referencing in other instances.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on January 6, 2018 at 12:46pm

the ones in the photo you added look promising but they are very light signatures, so can't be certain unless you have better quality photos

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Permalink Reply by Sal G on January 6, 2018 at 1:32pm

Thanks Terrier this one looks like it could be another example of a souvenir ball correct? 

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Permalink Reply by Sal G on January 6, 2018 at 1:34pm

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on January 6, 2018 at 1:58pm

that one is hand signed. why do you think it is souvenir?

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Permalink Reply by Sal G on January 6, 2018 at 2:52pm

Oh ok I wasn’t sure if the t near the stitch looked a little too straight.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on January 6, 2018 at 2:57pm

that looks like a nice Tom Lasorda signature, and Sparky Lyle next to it.

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Permalink Reply by Sal G on January 6, 2018 at 6:23pm

Thanks Terrier, came across another mantle I the inside of a book cover, how does this look? 

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on January 6, 2018 at 6:46pm

Authentic

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Permalink Reply by Sal G on January 7, 2018 at 2:33pm

Hi Terrier I have a few more for your opinion. Thanks! 

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Permalink Reply by Sal G on January 10, 2018 at 8:32pm

Hi Terrior, I hope all is well. Thanks again for all your guidance and observations. I came across this Mantle Autographed Fran with a COA from Star Authentic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on January 6, 2018 at 2:07pm

A few buying rules to live by until you're really good at an autograph:

• Always get crisp, large, well-lit images, and as many as needed. If you can't get them, move on.
• Have balls, and most items, removed from their holder when they're being imaged.
• ALWAYS pay with regular PayPal with buyer protection. DON'T use Friends & Family to save a few percent.
• Get a pic of any COAs that come with it. Not to prove authenticity, but to tell if the autograph has a high chance of being fake no matter how good it looks. Many COAs are known to almost exclusively accompany forgeries.

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