Before I continue, below are links showing hundreds of examples of forged Mickey Mantle baseballs, photos, etc. found on Ebay (the most dangerous place to buy autographs if you're a casual collector or impulse buyer).

https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/ebay-mantle-dimaggi...

https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/examples-of-mickey-...

https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/most-common-mantle-...

Below is an example of another forged Mickey Mantle on a Budig baseball.

As we all know an authentic Mickey Mantle autograph on Budig baseball is very rare.

The one below was sold by Ebay seller Sdmiinc for $280.00.

Not only is the forgery penned on a Budig baseball, but it includes the inscription "536 Hr's."

Laughable forgery.  Does they seller really think they purchased an authentic Mickey Mantle on a Budig baseball with the inscription "536 Hr's" for $280.00.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165893759251?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26ai...

Here's another example of a forged Mantle on a Budig baseball.