Mike Trout Real?

From when he was in the Minor League.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C on March 18, 2015 at 11:07am

I have 3 Trout autos, one from his final minor league season (IP) and 2 from his rookie season and nome looks anything like that, I wouldn't touch that forgery if you paid me, as it looks very slowly drawn as well.

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Permalink Reply by Evan Wall on March 18, 2015 at 11:39am

The guy said he got it signed in person from single A.

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Permalink Reply by Null on March 18, 2015 at 11:45am

Looks way too bold/awkward, with no natural flow. I would stay far away. FYI people can say whatever they want, that is what forgery sellers do. They make up bogus crap...

There are so many Trout forgeries I would only feel comfortable buying one that is MLB authenticated, pack pulled card, or get him IP.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C on March 18, 2015 at 12:31pm

Correct,

And since Trout's signature is so "simple" it's very easy to create a decently convincing forgery.

Provenance should NEVER over ride the autograph itself, it's worth spending the extra money on guys like Trout, Puig and other young stars as those items will likely maintain their value far better than others. PSA and JSA Witness/ITP Auth is also pretty reliable too!

You will always pay more for quality or a guarantee, but for a player of Trout's level and ability, with these younger superstars I can confirm you need to go with trusted sources as a story is just that, you or I can make one up so easily and make it convincing.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on March 18, 2015 at 2:16pm

Look at the bottom part of the T, he drew it slowly. No good.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C on March 18, 2015 at 3:04pm

The whole graph is very labored, the M is wrong in more ways than I can count, there is no flow or racing effect on any letter and it looks like the pen was pressed down very hard and slow, the letters are all shaky as well.

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Permalink Reply by Rock G III on March 18, 2015 at 2:20pm

Then hes lying and I would consider him a bad seller.

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on March 18, 2015 at 3:24pm

These were offered from Grandstand Sports during Trout's rookie season. i won't comment on anyone else's piece, but these have been available in the shop I work in for a few years now.