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Real Babe Ruth?

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Permalink Reply by James on October 26, 2019 at 1:53pm

This looks good to me. It’s a beautiful signature. See what others think.

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Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on October 26, 2019 at 6:16pm

It sure does, James. I can't fault the mechanics. If the paper, ink, and track's impression look proper (and the only way to verify that is in hand), it's on the money, IMO. A forger would have to have unlimited control to produce something like that without a shake, a glitch, a tell; the proportions perfect start to finish, the spacing, the baseline, the letter formation, signature and inscription. If it's not real, that's the best forgery I've seen to date. It's good, IMO, and a beautiful piece.

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Permalink Reply by ITguy1984 on October 26, 2019 at 6:34pm

its not presently authenticated. I’m strongly considering taking the risk as I can get a refund in 30 days if it doesn’t pass. And JSA will be at a local show in 3 weeks

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Permalink Reply by ITguy1984 on October 28, 2019 at 7:49am

I picked this up for $1100 on Ebay.. So I am hoping it's real. I am going to take it to a show soon.

Beckett said likely to pass, PSA didn't render an opinion. If it passes I got a steal, if not I am seeking a refund. LOL

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Permalink Reply by ITguy1984 on October 28, 2019 at 10:32am

well I now own this. So nervous to send it I’m officially

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 28, 2019 at 11:02am

That's a real concern. They spent $100+ to frame a Babe Ruth in order to sell for a third or less of its value. Do they have similar bargains?

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Permalink Reply by ITguy1984 on October 28, 2019 at 11:04am

Looks like they bought it that way.

and that’s the only item they are selling. Private collection

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Permalink Reply by ITguy1984 on October 28, 2019 at 11:05am

I take that back, they have a Carrie fisher for $400

they had it initially listed for $1700 starting bid. I offered $1150 and they accepted

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 28, 2019 at 11:13am

They're not in the business? That may explain it, but not relieve concerns. I'd ask where they got it, if they framed it or they bought it framed, and if it came with any COAs, etc.

It's framed like the Las Vegas hotel and casino galleries frame autographs. Autographs from galleries like those are a concern.