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Originally Posted by earlywynnfan
I don't know if I buy the "finger oils" theory. This doesn't explain why some balls get spotty, some get splotchy, and some just tone into a nice, even cream color.
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Agreed. I do not buy the finger oil theory except in limited cases where someone had REALLY greasy fingers.
In my opinion, toning and/or dark spots are caused by oils and chemicals inside the leather over time. There is nothing you can do about it... luck of the draw.
I have had baseballs purchased and signed at the same time and stored in the same dark, cool closet... ten years later one is toned with dark blotches and the other is a clean even creamy white.