Lou Gehrig Signed Ball

[manwithplan2014]

Of course I am super skeptical but please don't be afraid to give ANY input. You can't say something like this is real from pictures but please tell me what makes you believe it is fake.

[Kco]

Incredibly easy to spot fake, sorry

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by Kco

Incredibly easy to spot fake, sorry

Yep.


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[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by manwithplan2014;1868165 You can't say something like this is real from pictures but please tell me what makes you believe it is fake.
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But I do love the "You can't say something like this is real............."

[RichardSimon]

Looks like that ball might have had a cup of Lipton .

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by Kco

Incredibly easy to spot fake, sorry

you CAN'T say that you must tell him why!!!!

[shelly]

Marino special. Baked in a microwave.

[w7imel]

That is horrible...IMO if you have to ask if its fake you better drop autograph collecting as a hobby

[Klrdds]

Looks like a Marino and Coaches Corner special . I hope you didn't buy it if you were considering it . It looks like a bad tanning booth tan.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by Klrdds

Looks like a Marino and Coaches Corner special . I hope you didn't buy it if you were considering it . It looks like a bad tanning booth tan.

Lipton and then microwave .

[Kco]

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

you CAN'T say that you must tell him why!!!!

Operation Bullpen, dipped in Shitlack

[manwithplan2014]

Originally Posted by Kco

Operation Bullpen, dipped in Shitlack

I think you all mis-interpreted what I said.

I am saying you can't say something of this caliber is real from pictures but you CAN say if it is fake.

If somebody post a Gehrig ball there is no way anybody can say just from pictures it is real. No way. But there may be something visible in the picture to say it is for sure NOT real.

[Sladge34]

I disagree, most people buy strictly from photos. Someone who’s knows the hobby can do that.... best bet is to do your own research!!!

Originally Posted by manwithplan2014

I think you all mis-interpreted what I said.

I am saying you can't say something of this caliber is real from pictures but you CAN say if it is fake.

If somebody post a Gehrig ball there is no way anybody can say just from pictures it is real. No way. But there may be something visible in the picture to say it is for sure NOT real.

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Sladge34

I disagree, most people buy strictly from photos. Someone who’s knows the hobby can do that.... best bet is to do your own research!!!

++1..unrealistic for someone in new york to fly to Oregon for a 400 dollar mickey mantle ball...Thats why good pictures matter!

[Kco]

Originally Posted by manwithplan2014

I think you all mis-interpreted what I said.

I am saying you can't say something of this caliber is real from pictures but you CAN say if it is fake.

If somebody post a Gehrig ball there is no way anybody can say just from pictures it is real. No way. But there may be something visible in the picture to say it is for sure NOT real.

A good, clear and close up of any autograph gives you 90% of what you need. The only difficult thing to tell from a photo is live ink. In the case of THIS baseball, I don’t need to see it in person, it’s a horrendous attempt at a Lou Gehrig.

Also, I’m not just opining Gehrig on a whim, I have 6 in my personal collection including 3 on Baseballs. Gehrig, single signed is incredibly rare. One that is boldly on a sweet spot would be worth tens of thousands.

[Klrdds]

Most collectors buy from photos . Good quality photos. After that it is the signature's idiosyncrasies that tell if it is good or not . I would bet that each collector would evaluate a Gehrig ball, or any autograph for that matter on the feel they get from the signature. In fact I would bet that each collector would have a different criteria or characteristics that they would use to evaluate the authenticity of any autograph. My criteria could be different from other collectors but we could each come up with the same result or discuss our ideas to arrive at a common decision. So your question is a little open for interpretation.

[Bigdaddy]

Fake ball, fake auto. You could use it for batting practice for a Little League team though - still good for that.

[khkco4bls]

Look at how slowly the L in lou is drawn you could tell it's fake very slow

[David Atkatz]

Along with all its other faults--and they are legion--the "signature" is way too large.