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Jun 8
eddy commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"I don't think that's going to happen, unfortunately.  "
May 31
CJCollector commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"What Terrier posted is spot on; this is a real black eye for PSA. I still want to know the individual who signed off on that "Mantle.""
May 31
eddy commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"It's so shadowy and mysterious.  And seemingly more and more unreliable."
May 31
Eric Keith Longo commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"It appears 75% of submissions come from the USA"
May 31
Eric Keith Longo commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"And two new locations announced.just today for July 2025 (tickets) and sometime in 2026 (card grading)."
May 31
Eric Keith Longo commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"And there is Jersey City, perhaps of equal size."
May 31
J.Seah commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"I was just at PSA DNA Santa Ana office about 2 weeks ago. I was told they have 2000 employees there. "
May 31
Eric Keith Longo commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"That is over 1000 a day..."
May 31
Eric Keith Longo commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"I wonder how many employees they have? The passed over 400,000 autographs in a single year and that was 10 years ago."
May 31
Eric Keith Longo commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
""...this is a real black eye for PSA..." This can match the one from the "Houdini" ;)"
May 31
michelle commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"Not until I joined AML , I know it is sad and tragic.  The good thing is I know a lot about him and Babe Ruth now"
May 31
Stepeanut commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"You’d never seen a Mantle piece?"
May 31
michelle commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"wow, that is bad and I didnt even know who Mantle was when I joined AML"
May 31
Steve commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"I’d like to say I’m shocked, but I’m not.  There are always a few that we can discuss, they are so close that we can see certain parts that may be worthy.  But this is so blatantly bad, there would be no discussion…"
May 31
terrier8HOF commented on CJCollector's blog post PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!
"this is a real black eye for PSA, because the one area that the "big three" always got right were Mantles.  This really damages the confidence level, at least in PSA."
May 31

About Me

What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
Collector
What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
Tom, Tresh, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Derek Jeter and Teresa Wright.
What is your level of expertise?
Advanced Collector
Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
Help rid the autograph hobby of forgeries like those certed by Stephen Rocchi and his Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators group.
Who can we thank for telling you about us?
Mr. Steve Cyrkin
What are your areas of interest?
Sports
Why do you collect?
History.
What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
Tom Tresh 1963 Autographed Card.
You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
George Washington
What is today's date?
October 15, 2023

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Forged 500 Homerun Club Baseball COA Not Scoreboard

Posted on June 8, 2025 at 5:30pm 0 Comments

Immediately below are links to previous blogs on examples of 500 Homerun Club forgeries.

https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/examples-of-500-homerun-club-forgeries-on-ebay…

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PSA Authenticates Forged Mickey Mantle Photo--Unbelieveable!!!!

Posted on May 31, 2025 at 4:00am 21 Comments

When I first observed the below forged Mickey Mantle photo I did a double-take.

As you can see, it was authenticated by PSA on May 7th, 2025.

I then did a PSA Cert-Check to confirm that PSA did indeed authenticate the below "Mantle."

It is a valid LOA.

The employee who "authenticated"…

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Ebay Seller Bighoss42 Lists Forged Counterfeit Kobe Bryant 2000 Ovation Card

Posted on April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm 1 Comment

Immediately below are just a few links to my previous blogs of Forged/Counterfeit Kobe Bryant 2000 Upper Deck Ovation cards.

At least a few hundred of these have sold on Ebay the last few years.…

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Ebay Seller RobertWStar1 Sells Forged Mickey Mantle Duke Snider Willie Mays Baseball

Posted on April 21, 2025 at 12:30pm 0 Comments

Immediately below is a link to a blog I posted on Ebay seller RobertWStar1.

https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/500-homerun-club-signed-forged-baseball-ebay-seller-robertwstar1-

Below is a forged Mickey Mantle,…

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Forged Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Photo COA Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators

Posted on April 18, 2025 at 4:30pm 0 Comments

Immediately below are links to some of my blogs on Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators (GFA).

https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/guaranteed-forensic-authenticators…

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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, CuJo said…

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, Null 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, Admin said…

Happy Birthday Chris Williams...one of the heroes trying to protect autograph collectors from forgeries.

At 4:50am on August 5, 2011, CEE GEE said…
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, CEE GEE said…
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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