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Removing an inscription on a baseball

I know some of you hate this, but I'm thinking of buying an inscribed baseball and removing the inscription. I REALLY hate inscriptions, so please don't bash me for this. I was just wondering if any of you know how to get rid of an inscription on a baseball. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Steel on August 30, 2013 at 5:50am

I've never seen a good ink removal from a ball. Usually does more harm than good. I think someone posted a Mantle ball on here not too long ago where it appeared that an inscription was "painted" over. It looked there there were some white spray marks on the laces. If the ball is snow white it may not look too bad, but if it is discolored or toned it may make it look worse than it being inscribed to someone other than you. just my two cents.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on August 30, 2013 at 6:44am

The ball is nearly snow white, and I swear a lot of inscription removals come out fine. I have no clue to be honest, but I've seen Mantles that have their inscription removed completely. Only problem is if the ball yellowed then you can see the removal. Do you know how they remove it? Eraser?

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on August 30, 2013 at 6:43am

don't do it Mike. if it bothers you that much, get another ball.

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Permalink Reply by Null on August 30, 2013 at 6:47am

Agreed. I am 100% against any inscription removal. I feel it completely ruins the history of the piece.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on August 30, 2013 at 6:51am

I guess I'll take your advice haha. Seems like a hassle to remove it anyway :P

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on August 30, 2013 at 6:51am

What exactly is it about the inscription that bothers you so much? Is it someone else's name?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on August 30, 2013 at 6:59am

That and there's another player's autograph who was just insignificant. It's just a personal preference if anything, I like single signed baseballs on the sweet spot unless they're multi signed by multiple greats.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on August 30, 2013 at 7:13am

I agree with the other guys Mike. Leave it alone. It would make a great conversation piece either way. Better to talk about the additional signature than an ugly smudge mark.