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Permalink Reply by James on September 17, 2014 at 11:55pm

Man, sorry. Not authentic. I think this is a clear forgery attempt. Is this something you were looking to buy?

Permalink Reply by Christian Williams on September 18, 2014 at 12:00am

No, fortunately. I bought a storage unit at action on which I got an amazing deal and I've already made my money back from flipping my usual trade (old school and vintage video games). But, amongst the boxes I found many autographs. This was one that seemed to be the most legit. I made the rookie mistake of assuming that the signatures were most likely legit because the envelope and postage attached seemed to be pretty official. 

In attempts to develop an eye for fakes; can I ask what sent up the red flags on this one?

Permalink Reply by James on September 18, 2014 at 12:14am

Ya, the Babe's autograph is jacked up. The e is off and the th is messed up. The th slants too much. The ending formation of h is too long. The crossing of the t is probably not long enough. And the R just isn't right. The overall writing just looks like a forgery attempt. Moreover, the J in Jimmie is not right. I would say the Cobb is the closest.

Permalink Reply by Christian Williams on September 18, 2014 at 12:19am

For me, they all simply looked two similar to come from three different people. 

Thank you! I've noted all of that. I'm attaching another Ruth ($5 silver note) and Cobb. My scanner is out of order right now so I'll be resubmitting the silver note later this week but, first impressions?

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Permalink Reply by James on September 18, 2014 at 12:29am

My first impression on the Babe Ruth is authentic! I mean it looks pretty good. The Cobb looks pretty good too. I know Cobb liked green ink. I just don't know about what time period green ink was available and when he started using it. 1939 could be too early, but I don't know. The autograph looks pretty good though. What year is the silver certificate?

Hey, I'm going to send you a friend request. Cool?

Permalink Reply by James on September 18, 2014 at 12:33am

Okay, just checked. Ty Cobb started using green ink in 1910. So that's covered.

Permalink Reply by Christian Williams on September 18, 2014 at 12:37am

awesome. I think I have a couple of his in green come to think of it. Did Hendrix happen to like green ink too? hahah because I have two of his in green as well.

Permalink Reply by Christian Williams on September 18, 2014 at 12:34am

Good point! I'll have to look into that. 

The silver cert. is 1934. 

and I just sent you one actually! haha so yeah, cool 

I just posted a couple more promising ones, The Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe if you're interested.

Permalink Reply by James on September 18, 2014 at 12:37am

Ok, I'll check them out. I'll probably be going to sleep soon, so I'll probably talk to you tomorrow. Looks like you may have found some pretty good stuff.

Permalink Reply by Christian Williams on September 18, 2014 at 12:40am

Hey, well thanks for your help. This seems like a pretty awesome little community and it might save me from gamble on all these JSA fee's. And I really hope so. There is nothing better than a diamond in the rough. Thanks again James.

Permalink Reply by James on September 18, 2014 at 12:57am

Hey, no problem. I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Permalink Reply by CJCollector on September 18, 2014 at 3:59am

Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!

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