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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on April 6, 2013 at 7:05pm

Mike, the ball does not look as discolored in the original photos as it does in the photos with Yogi's signature on them.  Sorry about the confusion.  If you are mostly concerned about the dings and white patches I totally understand.  I have a Reggie Jackson baseball that has some discoloration and spots as well.  I agree with Rick though.  Display it.  You have some terrific signatures on that baseball.  It's a great piece even with the imperfections.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on April 6, 2013 at 7:39pm

You can peel off the sticker. If it leaves a little residue, just use some goo gone on the tip of a Q Tip to clean it off.

This might sound crazy, but if the white spot bothers you, rub it up with a tiny smudge of clay like a game used ball. It'll probably blend right in.

I really don't think it looks that bad. It was a ball with some toning and age to begin with... This just gives it a bit more character.

The take away is anything can happen when you mail something away.

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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on April 8, 2013 at 4:31am

Hey Mike...I am sorry you had a bad experience sending to LTD. The only thing I think that may have happened is yogi might have dropped the ball accidently...the last time I saw him he couldnt talk or walk and had a very shakey auto...It sucks that this has happened...but Zipper does make a good suggestion as if the discoloration does bother you to rub some clay or game used dirt to get the coloring back...Once again...not really sure... don't think they would rub it down for any reason...Once again I am sorry this has happened...but now that you do have Berra on there either just get the rest of the guys in person or just display with your other items and call it a day...very odd indeed...

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on April 8, 2013 at 7:12am

I feel especially guilty as I am the one who recommended sending to Yogi. :-(

In any case, I think the sting of the minor ding will fade quickly and it won't bother you at all in the long run. You'll be more happy Yogi is on it. :-)

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Permalink Reply by Mike P on April 8, 2013 at 7:42am

Please dont!  It wasn't your fault at all.  Accidents happen and it's just hard to not get mad at what happened, but Ill get over it haha.  

Hopefully it all blends in.  I dont mind the dings.  just the white spot is p****** me off...I'll see if I can find some dirt or clay haha!  

Or I may just send it out to get willie mccovey or Johnny Bench to sign over it.  That would make me feel better.  But then the whole risk comes back again...so I dont know yet haha.

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Permalink Reply by Mike P on April 8, 2013 at 6:21am

Yeah this whole thing was unnecessarily strange. Just for principle, I'm sending them a polite email showing my dissatisfaction and most importantly, for the reason the ball was damaged. It's funny, because I specifically told them how valuable the ball is to me and they ensured it was in good hands. I'm beginning to wonder if one of the employees messed around with it to be honest. The Damage was done before he signing because yogi signed over a small ding on the ball. What a joke if it's true..

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Permalink Reply by Null on April 8, 2013 at 6:28am

Honestly Cee Gee's story would make the most sense. I bet it got dropped accidentally. I don't think it looks that bad, it wasn't a snow white ball to begin with. The sticker would piss me off though... Hopefully you can get that off without any left-over debris. 

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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on April 8, 2013 at 7:01am

Well you do have the right to explain your case to Dale or whoever is over there handling this...You may be able to get a discount or something for the trouble...I doubt they would want any bad publicity over something like this...you should send the before and after pictures...like I said...I am almost certain that what ever happened to this ball was not something done intentionally...and if you sent it in the ball cube it would not have happened in shipping...I do remember you mentioning that the cube fit was a bit tight...so maybe upon taking it out and or putting it back in it got dinged...either way a polite email or phone call wouldn't hurt...I know for sure there is nothing worse then having a prized possession damaged in any way...I hope it works out what ever you do...I have used them a few times and had pretty good results...but always sent flat items... 

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Permalink Reply by Mike P on April 8, 2013 at 7:45am

yeah, dont get me wrong, they were great.  Very helpful and kind.  However, if they dropped/damaged a ball like this, the least they couldve done was say sorry or hope you understand etc and not just hope I dont care (or assume I dont!)  I wouldve been content with that.  

No harm to Yogi, I cant get mad if he dropped it.  Im grateful he even signed it for me.  

Im going to take off the sticker and put it on the receipt if it is still in-tact.  Yogi signed the receipt too which was pretty neat.  

I just hope that the ball getting damaged doesnt affect the looks of the piece (or the value!) too much as I hope when I pass away my kids will be able to sell it without a problem.  I wanted to add to the appeal of the piece, not destroy it! haha.  Thanks again guys.

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Permalink Reply by CEE GEE on April 8, 2013 at 7:50am

those dings are not going to take away from a piece that has Berra Dimaggio and Berra on it amongst others...there not really bad in reality...

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Permalink Reply by Mike P on April 8, 2013 at 1:29pm

I am going to remove the sticker and I'll post if it goes smoothly. Emailed them and response was "Ball was simply removed from holder and signed as requested
Thanks, L.T.D

Whatever, but as many have said I don't think it's too bad after all. Thanks again

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