Looking to purchase Mantle ball and picture

I found these two items at a pawn shop and want opinions whether they are fake or not. My suspicion after looking through these forums is that the picture is NOT authentic, while I'm pretty hopeful about the ball.

Note that ball has no coa, and picture has Ken Goldin one that looks copied

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Permalink Reply by AustinCollector on February 20, 2025 at 8:39am

The ball is good. The photo is not. 

Permalink Reply by Big Bad John on February 20, 2025 at 9:48am

Yep.

Permalink Reply by Steve on February 20, 2025 at 10:03am

Ball good, photo is a forgery

Permalink Reply by Ken Jenson on February 20, 2025 at 10:39am

Thanks everyone, this is a second confirmation of the same from different groups. 

What is the value of the ball, presumably good, but no COA?

I know with PSA/DNA this go 800+

Permalink Reply by AustinCollector To Ken Jenson on February 20, 2025 at 11:11am

Mantle baseballs in average+ condition trend around $500 or so. You'll see some listed for $800-$1,000, but they rarely fetch that much unless they're in exceptional condition. The pictured ball would sell for around $450-$550 once you connected it with the right buyer.  

Permalink Reply by Ken Jenson on February 20, 2025 at 11:21am

Thank you and everyone very much!!

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on February 21, 2025 at 4:41pm

ball is good, I dont like the photo

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