We posted this on another website, but I felt this item needed exposure over here, too.

First, we have a baseball that contains the names of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Eddie Collins, Tris Speaker and Mickey Cochrane.  The ball and signatures are authenticated by Drew Max, FDE of AAU (Authentic Autographs Unlimited). 

Mr. Max calls himself a FDE (Forensic Document Examiner).  He has appeared on the Pawn Stars reality show frequently. 

The first photograph shows the baseball listed on the Live Auctioneers auction platform.  The baseball sold for $3,200.00.

The next two photos show the Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig signatures.  In my opinion, the two most obvious flaws on this baseball is that the autographs are slowly penned and the lack of aging within the ink.  Look at the Lou Gehrig signature.  It's pathetic.  But somehow,  Mr. Max, during his forensic examination of that baseball, did not notice (all it requires is the naked eye to see it) that the signatures were slowly penned.

Next is the Full LOA from Drew Max.

Next is a letter from Marc Goldman that accompanies the Drew Max LOA.

Now remember, this sold for $3200.00 on the Live Auctioneers auction platform.  Then it showed up on Ebay.   The seller listed it with a Buy It Now for $35,000 or Best Offer.  Ebay has already removed it, but here is the original listing.

Now here is the best part.

First, the baseball itself.

Below is an explanation about the baseball from baseball expert Brandon Grunbaum.

This is a link to Brandon's website.   Please check it out:   www.historyofthebaseball.com

There are obvious characteristics in the stamping that show me this is transfer type of application. The ink quality is not typical of stamping that was used for that 1934-1939 model, it shows dotting and inkjet characteristics. second, it is not at all crisp like genuine models, even worn stamping is still legible and crisp even if its faded. Third, in the bottom logo from the pictures you posted, in the "Cushioned Cork Center" stamping, the "K" in Cork, and the "C" in Center are touching and nearly on top of each other. This is what happens when a transfer type of stamp bends to the curvature of the ball whereas the sheet or transfer is flat, and when pressed onto a round surface it causes it to bend and overlap (think of when you used to use patterns on paper to carve pumpkins). Fourth, The ball itself is worn only behind the stamping areas, this is done so the ink doesn't bleed, but it's a complete giveaway. Look at the "Q" in "Quality", it has bled because the ball was too slick in that area to hold the ink. This would never happen with the metal stamps and ink quality used in that era. Also the leather and stitching are not consistent with that model ball.

Well, there you have it.