"Here's a forged Hank Aaron listed by Ebay seller Ahch_2309.
Again, check out the bidding activity:"
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"The seller's Ken Griffey, Jr sold for $102.50.
Screenshot of the winning bidder:
And , of course, the seller re-listed it.
Here is a screenshot of the winning bidder:"
"Exactly, Terrier. Thank you.
When I observed that garbage selling for $500.00, that got me curious.
Then I checked the seller's other auctions, and I observed the same suspicious bidding.
Then, of course, the seller re-listed it the next…"
"they must think we are idiots, its so easy to check on these bids and when you see 100% bid activity towards one seller, and a feedback of (0), the math is easy. Great work Chris."
"Here is what I think is nuts. You’ll see something like this one go for $500 and many times there are 20-30 bids on it. Then you’ll see a legitimate signature with the appropriate documentation (PSA, JSA, Beckett, UDA, etc)…"
Ebay Seller Ahch_2309 Sells Forged Mickey Mantle Photo COA Star Authentic Please Read
I believe I've posted a half-a-dozen Blogs on that sham COA Star Authentic, but after observing the final bid price on a forged Mickey Mantle listing on Ebay, I had to post this one.The below forged Mickey Mantle photo was sold by Ebay seller Ahch_2309 for $500.00.How in the world did the below forged Mantle sell for $500.00?Here is a link to the auction:https://www.ebay.com/itm/800687510925…See More
"Look at this crap:…"
"I'll be posting that forged Mantle baseball with the incorrect JSA Cert."
"Steve, here is the "JSA Cert Check" on that "Mantle signed baseball.""
"Looks jagged on the curves."
"This is the full forged-signed photo on eBay:
Here's a closeup of the signature (as large as they saved it. Notice the choppiness of the curves on the left of the M's. Those are from being signed with a plotter-type device:"
"Forgery with a Tony Podsada machine-signed Mickey Mantle forgery. Every one we've seen has been signed on inkjet photos, on paper that came out after Mantle died. (signed in Sharpie)
The genuine BAS LOA for a genuine Mantle at Mill Creek…"
"Chris, there's no excuse for that. It's a forger's dream come true."
"They are definitely getting very creative and people are spending more and more money on these fake items. As the forgeries improve the amount paid is noticeably higher."
"Steve, Beckett's "Look-Up" was down on Wednesday when I attempted to check on that Mantle."
"Steve, ferreira_ricardo is a thief, a complete fraudster. The LOA is from a Mantle Mill Creek Sports is selling. They both have the same number AA00293. I can't get Beckett's lookup to work right now or I'd point…"
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- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
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- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- Tom, Tresh, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Derek Jeter and Teresa Wright.
- What is your level of expertise?
- Advanced Collector
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- Help rid the autograph hobby of forgeries like those certed by Stephen Rocchi and his Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators group.
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
- Mr. Steve Cyrkin
- What are your areas of interest?
- Sports
- Why do you collect?
- History.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Tom Tresh 1963 Autographed Card.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- George Washington
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- October 15, 2023
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Ebay Seller Ahch_2309 Sells Forged Mickey Mantle Photo COA Star Authentic Please Read
Posted on September 28, 2026 at 2:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
I believe I've posted a half-a-dozen Blogs on that sham COA Star Authentic, but after observing the final bid price on a forged Mickey Mantle listing on Ebay, I had to post this one.
The below forged Mickey Mantle photo was sold by Ebay seller Ahch_2309 for $500.00.
How in the world did the below forged Mantle sell for $500.00?…
ContinueEbay Seller Baseball-365 Sells Forged 500 Homerun Club Baseball
Posted on September 14, 2026 at 3:00pm 23 Comments 0 Likes
Immediately below are links to previous blogs on examples of 500 Homerun Club forgeries.
https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/examples-of-500-hom...…
ContinueEbay Seller Tms-collectibles Sells Kobe Bryant Forged Counterfeit 2000-01 Ovation Autograph Card
Posted on June 5, 2026 at 6:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Immediately below are links to previous threads on forged/counterfeit Kobe Bryant "2000-01 Ovation" cards.
People are continuing to emotionally impulsive buy Kobe Bryant forgeries on Ebay.
I find all of this disgusting.…
ContinueEbay Seller The_signature_sanctuary Sells Forged Mickey Mantle COA Star Authentic
Posted on May 9, 2026 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Check out this forged Mickey Mantle photo sold by Ebay seller The_signature_sanctuary with a sham COA from Star Authentic.
This garbage sold for $152.50.
$152.59 down the toilet.
The worthless COA is from Star Authentic.
I have never observed an authentic autograph with a COA from…
ContinueEbay Seller Dcsports87 Sells Forged Counterfeit Willie Mays 1996-97 Topps Commemorative Auto Card
Posted on May 3, 2026 at 5:52pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Below is a link to my blog on forged/counterfeit Willie Mays 1996-97 Topps Commemorative Autograph cards.
Immediately…
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- At 7:04pm on July 10, 2018,
CuJo said…
I also have some unique collectibles that I believe could be one of a kinds to include a Babe Ruth Autographed Baseball. I have been collecting stuff for many years and would about bet the bank that the Babe Ruth signature is legit. Here is the twist. On the opposite Sweet Spot there is nothing. On the other sweet spot it has Babe Ruth and I cannot tell if it was printed or signature but I am thinking this was printed and is the label? Below this "Japan 1934" and after this it has what I would bet almost anything on his is signature. The weird thing is the 2 symbols inscribed on each side of the ball. I had a Japanese collector tell me this is the symbol of the Order of the Golden Kite that was an elite clan/ninjas/whatever that served the Emperor of Japan. It was dissolved in 1947 I think it was by the commander of the Japanese Allied Forces. I mean I have seen thousands of baseballs and never seen anything like this. Everyone I show it to freaks out and I am including collectors and some are thinking that it could be a one of a kind. Might be worthy of posting on a major sports memorabilia or auction site.
- At 6:56pm on July 10, 2018,
Thanks for allowing me on this site and thanks for the message Christopher. I just bought a Joe DiMaggio autographed photo from BOXSCORE. I then read some of your articles as you know and immediately sent a message to them that when the item arrives I am probably going to return it. I then got a long email from him that some sites are under litigation for false accusations against him and other new sports memorabilia authentication companies. It was a long letter telling me he is an avid collector and that he would never sell a forgery. With that being said, it sounds like you have no doubt about them?
- At 11:19am on January 31, 2013,
Null said…
Chris can you please accept my request so I can send you a message. I have received a complaint about a fake Mantle I pointed out.
- At 7:51am on July 12, 2012,
T M EVANS said…
Thanks for the heads up,but did you really have to post my pic and site? I had no idea....thanks
- At 6:14pm on April 22, 2012,
David Jackson said…
Hey CW. I was wondering if you could please look at the Derek Jeter Autograph I listed and give me your opinion on it? Thanks for your time!
http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/derek-jeter-signed-baseball
- At 8:18pm on December 22, 2011,
CEE GEE said…
- Happy Birthday Chris...A true hero in the war on fakes and forgeries...I personally owe so much to you because if it wasn't for you I may have never knew how bad the industry has been destroyed and corrupted....one of the greatest voices in the industry....my hats off to you for all your great and hard work you have put in over the years....Happy Birthday bro....many more happy holidays Chris...
- At 6:55pm on December 22, 2011,
Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…
Happy Birthday Chris Williams...one of the heroes trying to protect autograph collectors from forgeries.
- At 4:50am on August 5, 2011,
- hey Chris....when you get a chance check out my quick youtube video i put together on my page....also check the forum I posted on Ted Williams and Joe Dimaggio...those forgeries are insane !!!
- At 6:26am on July 30, 2011,
Tiger Lapointe said…
- Hello good friend. Glad to be here to offer my help in the fight against the bad guys!
- At 1:38pm on July 20, 2011,
- I have always loved your videos and i am now starting my own...i love your insight and i think on this site we all can help each other out on making a real purchase from a fake....but we may never win the battle of the dirt bag thieves out there...i applaud your work you put in over the years and because of you which made me want to have a voice to be heard i want to help in the battle
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