Comment by Steven Allen Borchic on May 6, 2020 at 11:43am

 hi, I'm still trying to figure out what is wrong with the autographs... They look good to me especially on that ball with all the 11 home run hitters in 1988... also is the problem the Rocchi guy being duped, and thinking these are real because they are so good... or can you somehow tell that they are fake?... because of sigs on that ball look very good to me... also I was going to say that you know about that one ball being a 94 ball mantle did die in 95 ... Anyway, please someone let me know what you think about my comments , thanks so much guys and gals

Comment by CJCollector on May 6, 2020 at 2:09pm

Those are simply obvious and laughable forgeries.  If you think for one second that these are authentic, then you simply have no knowledge of autographs.

Did Rocchi and GFA "authenticate" this mess?

Comment by CJCollector on May 6, 2020 at 2:13pm

I have posted hundreds upon hundreds of blogs on Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators.  Since the inception of GFA, I have yet to observe one authentic autograph with their COA.  Below are links to a few of my blogs on GFA.

https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/guaranteed-forens...

https://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/guaranteed-forens...

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

https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/roger-maris-forgeri...

Comment by terrier8HOF on May 6, 2020 at 2:42pm

forgeries are intended to fool novice collectors and sometimes, even advanced collectors.  In the case of this ball, it is a style that has been exposed numerous times on this site.  It is a well documented forgery style.  The Mantle and Williams may be difficult to see at first, but the Killebrew is always a mess.  He was very deliberate and consistent with his signature, and it never looked as messy as the one on this ball.  Here is an example.  Please compare it and let us know if you see the differences.

Comment by CJCollector on May 6, 2020 at 4:17pm

I have always stated this about Rocchi and Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators:  He is either totally incompetent or GFA is a Forensic Scam.  

Comment by terrier8HOF on May 6, 2020 at 4:24pm

I think we all know the answer Chris. Even incompetent authenticators get some right. 

Comment by CJCollector on May 6, 2020 at 4:34pm

For sure, Terrier.  

Picture this:  GFA started in s Sept. 2011, and I have yet to observe one authentic autograph with their COA.

I've been posting their crap since they began.  

Comment by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on May 6, 2020 at 6:48pm

Steven Borchic,

Chris and Terrier are right, that ball's a hot mess. That style of Mantle forgery is super well known.

Steven Rocchi undoubtedly knew that was a forgery. It's obvious from what GFA certifies that they're in the business of calling forgeries genuine. The things we've seen are horrifying.

Comment by CJCollector on May 6, 2020 at 6:51pm

Absolutely correct, Steve.

I am curious why the seller of that train-wreck didn't post the GFA worthless COA?

Comment by CJCollector on May 8, 2020 at 4:27am

All I hear are crickets.

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