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Would love opinion on Gehrig Auto Cut Signature

Hi All!

Happy Holidays! I would love to get an opinion on this cut Gehrig auto that was authenticated by ACE.

Thanks,

Bill

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Permalink Reply by Bill C on December 26, 2011 at 8:55pm

Can anyone provide an opinion?

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on December 26, 2011 at 9:39pm

Bill,

I don't know if your Gehrig is genuine or not, but I would not buy ANYTHING certified by ACE without it first being examined, in-person, by a recognized, reputable expert in that signature. In our experience, ACE is one of the worst authenticators out there. I would say that at least 95% of the autographs they certify are forgeries.

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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on December 27, 2011 at 4:59am

I come to realize that I thought I knew about Gehrig and Ruth autos but after reading up and researching I found out there has been so many fakes produced back in the day that its really hard to tell which are good and bad because they all look so well...it really is hard to tell and I really think you may want to send this one to quick opinion from PSA which may help

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on December 27, 2011 at 5:36am

I am not an expert with Gehrig, but my gut reaction is that the last name in particular appears to be stretched out and labored.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 27, 2011 at 12:56pm

Zipper, I agree with you. I haven't commented on this one because there is something funny about it, and I think you got it. the spacing seems way off, and the height of the letters in the last name seem disproportionate to the letters in the first name. I looked at a few of the PSA and JSA authenticated Gehrigs and the height of the small letters in his first and last name appear to be consistent.

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Permalink Reply by Bill C on December 27, 2011 at 1:32pm

Thanks everyone! I didn't like it either, but I'm new to looking at Gehrig.

I appreciate the help!!

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Permalink Reply by LM on December 29, 2011 at 8:50pm

"Labored" is a great description for the attempt to bring the "h-r-i and g" together. There also appear to be several stops and starts. What really bothered me though is what appears to be a really nervous "o" in Lou..took the opportunity to enlarge it...take a look

Hope the new year comes in safely for all!!