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Ebay Seller Thorntonspawn1 Sells Forged Signed Mickey Mantle
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"There really is no answer to that.
One day an item might sell for $350.00...
And a week later that same item might sell for $500.00.
Timing and who is watching."
"There are a few factors involved:
The baseball itself.
Placement.
Boldness."
"I am with James.
That wouldn't bother me a bit.
It's all "The Babe's" handwriting."
"I was looking at the listing. Ball signed in the autumn of 1994? Lol. Yeah, ok. It says he's a top seller on there and he has a 30-day return policy. So, he either knows he selling a forgery or he's very naive. He also has…"
"Here is number 18 sold by Ebay seller…"
"The word I like to use, Ballroom is "Yikes!!!."
Talk about a amateur forger."
Ebay Seller Somethin4nothin1 Lists Forged Counterfeit 2001 Johnny Unitas Autograph Card
Immediately below are links to previous threads posted on forged/counterfeit Johnny Unitas "2001 Upper Deck Legends" cards.https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/ebay-seller-daniecarchi-0-sells-forged-counterfeit-2001-johnny-un…See More
"Look at this crap from Ebay seller Gainesville-4.
Check out their forged Mickey Mantle baseball.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/312852564147"
"Frank, you're welcome.
This is why I post threads on forgeries on Ebay.
Ebay doesn't care."
Frank Mazzucco commented on Christopher Williams's blog post Ebay Representatives Audrey Zwibelman & Gordon Cheng Meet With Dealers/Sellers At 2018 National Sports Collectors Convention"Chris, thank you for passing this post along to me. I am both angry and disheartened by it all. "
"To be fair, I don't see any Mantle with a PAAS COA, but why would an "auction house" post small and fuzzy photos?
The "Lot of 12" that I have posted previously are all not authentic."
"Absolutely.
There's a reason why they submit their photos like that."
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- Tom, Tresh, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Derek Jeter and Teresa Wright.
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- Tom Tresh 1963 Autographed Card.
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- George Washington
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Willie Mays Forgeries on Counterfeit 2003 Topps Legends Autograph Cards Flood Market
Posted on September 23, 2019 at 6:00pm 7 Comments 4 Likes
Earlier this year I posted blogs on forged autographs on counterfeit Derek Jeter 1995 Upper Deck cards and forged autographs on counterfeit Sandy Koufax 2000 SP Authentic cards.
During that time I heard rumblings about other counterfeit sports cards with forged autographs but didn't follow-up on it.
Just recently though, by accident, I stumbled upon a Willie Mays…
ContinueSandy Koufax Forged Counterfeit 2000 SP Authentic Card
Posted on April 24, 2019 at 3:00pm 9 Comments 1 Like
Immediately below, is a link to my previous blog titled "Derek Jeter Forged Signed Counterfeit 1994/1995 Upper Deck Baseball Card: Part 2."…
ContinueDerek Jeter Forged/Signed 1994/1995 Counterfeit Upper Deck Baseball Card: Part 2
Posted on March 23, 2019 at 3:30pm 11 Comments 2 Likes
I began noticing these obvious forgeries months ago on Ebay, but with Ebay heavily-populated with forgeries, I really didn't think much of exposing them until I began observing them in numbers and that's when I knew I had to expose them.
Immediately below is a link to Part 1 of "Derek Jeter Forged Counterfeit 1994/1995 Upper Deck Baseball Cards."…
ContinueDerek Jeter Forged Counterfeit 1995 Upper Deck Baseball Cards--Where Are These Coming From?
Posted on March 10, 2019 at 7:30am 53 Comments 3 Likes
I began noticing these on Ebay approximately six months ago or longer.
Before I continue, below are links to Part 2 and to the Sandy Koufax "2000 SP Authentic" forged/counterfeit cards.…
ContinueGFA Authentication.com Search Uncovers Massive Amounts of Impossibly Identical "Autographs": Mantle, DiMaggio, Ali, Clapton, More
Posted on November 23, 2018 at 3:30pm 15 Comments 6 Likes
This is the last post in my 4-part series revealing the truth about GFA authenticated autographs. The truth may shock you if you own any...unless you've tried to sell them.
Before I start on this most explosive, revealing, compelling and disturbing blog on Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators (GFA and Stephen Rocchi/John Gorajczyk), please observe the below image.…
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- At 7:04pm on July 10, 2018,
CuJo said…
I also have some unique collectibles that I believe could be one of a kinds to include a Babe Ruth Autographed Baseball. I have been collecting stuff for many years and would about bet the bank that the Babe Ruth signature is legit. Here is the twist. On the opposite Sweet Spot there is nothing. On the other sweet spot it has Babe Ruth and I cannot tell if it was printed or signature but I am thinking this was printed and is the label? Below this "Japan 1934" and after this it has what I would bet almost anything on his is signature. The weird thing is the 2 symbols inscribed on each side of the ball. I had a Japanese collector tell me this is the symbol of the Order of the Golden Kite that was an elite clan/ninjas/whatever that served the Emperor of Japan. It was dissolved in 1947 I think it was by the commander of the Japanese Allied Forces. I mean I have seen thousands of baseballs and never seen anything like this. Everyone I show it to freaks out and I am including collectors and some are thinking that it could be a one of a kind. Might be worthy of posting on a major sports memorabilia or auction site.
- At 6:56pm on July 10, 2018,
Thanks for allowing me on this site and thanks for the message Christopher. I just bought a Joe DiMaggio autographed photo from BOXSCORE. I then read some of your articles as you know and immediately sent a message to them that when the item arrives I am probably going to return it. I then got a long email from him that some sites are under litigation for false accusations against him and other new sports memorabilia authentication companies. It was a long letter telling me he is an avid collector and that he would never sell a forgery. With that being said, it sounds like you have no doubt about them?
- At 11:19am on January 31, 2013,
Ryan said…
Chris can you please accept my request so I can send you a message. I have received a complaint about a fake Mantle I pointed out.
- At 7:51am on July 12, 2012,
T M EVANS said…
Thanks for the heads up,but did you really have to post my pic and site? I had no idea....thanks
- At 6:14pm on April 22, 2012,
David Jackson said…
Hey CW. I was wondering if you could please look at the Derek Jeter Autograph I listed and give me your opinion on it? Thanks for your time!
http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/derek-jeter-signed-baseball
- At 8:18pm on December 22, 2011,
CEE GEE said…
- Happy Birthday Chris...A true hero in the war on fakes and forgeries...I personally owe so much to you because if it wasn't for you I may have never knew how bad the industry has been destroyed and corrupted....one of the greatest voices in the industry....my hats off to you for all your great and hard work you have put in over the years....Happy Birthday bro....many more happy holidays Chris...
- At 6:55pm on December 22, 2011,
Steve Cyrkin Community Mgr. said…
Happy Birthday Chris Williams...one of the heroes trying to protect autograph collectors from forgeries.
- At 4:50am on August 5, 2011,
- hey Chris....when you get a chance check out my quick youtube video i put together on my page....also check the forum I posted on Ted Williams and Joe Dimaggio...those forgeries are insane !!!
- At 6:26am on July 30, 2011,
Tiger Lapointe said…
- Hello good friend. Glad to be here to offer my help in the fight against the bad guys!
- At 1:38pm on July 20, 2011,
- I have always loved your videos and i am now starting my own...i love your insight and i think on this site we all can help each other out on making a real purchase from a fake....but we may never win the battle of the dirt bag thieves out there...i applaud your work you put in over the years and because of you which made me want to have a voice to be heard i want to help in the battle
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