'38 Yankee ball
Does a key clubhuse signature render the ball a fake? Shelly says it is a fake. Others disagree. My experience is with Charlie DiGiovanna "Dodger" balls. They sell for about $300. Although I would not pay that much, I like a couple that I have since it is a part of Dodger history. It's a historical icon.
I also agree with the view expressed that a forged ball would pollute my collection, and I would destroy it. I have several team balls that have four or five clubhouse signatures according to the authenticators. Since none of the clubhouse signatures are Campy or Jackie, those balls are worth close to a grand. But, as Shelly would say, the '38 Yankee ball had a clubhouse Gehrig. Although the value is greatly diminished because it lacks a real Gehrig, it is part of history.
The debate is basically semantical. Whether a clubhouse ball is fake or real is not the point. As long as we don't pay the price that they'd be worth without clubhouse signatures.
No need to attack each other over different views.
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