Ken Boyer
I've been working on a signed 1963 Fleer set for at least 7 years and I have autographed copies of 63 of the 66 cards in the set. One of the three I am missing is Ken Boyer. I see a listing on eBay for a signed Ken Boyer card, but I am skeptical that it is authentic, but I am not an expert, or even a competent amateur for that matter. It doesn't anything like the to PSA authenticated autos on eBay.
Here is the listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ken-Boyer-S...o/254587785540 And here is a photo: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3AiZf21v0...1600/boyer.JPG I'd love to snag number 64, but I don't want to get out ahead of my skis. Any feedback? |
First instinct says no. I've only had a few boyers.
Short and sweet, but still neat is his trademark. The slant seems off, and the "ye" doesnt sit right with me |
First instinct is no as well. Boyer is tough. I would avoid especially since us_caine has targeted Boyer and flooded the market with stuff.
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Not so much. About 6 months later the same card (it was signed with a red pen, so no mistaking it) comes up for auction again. I reported it as a fake to eBay, but they didn't take it down. Added in edit: Thank you both for the feedback. |
I checked completed listings on Worthpoint, and sure enough. Saw the same card listed and sold twice. Glad to know they are at least failing PSA now. That's kind of a relief.
Editing to say, I specifically looked to see whether the card you posted originated from him/to see if it had been sold on Ebay in the past, and stumbled upon the card you mentioned signed in red ballpoint. Small world. |
I got about 50 Boyer autographs in the 70s and early 80s during spring trading when he was with the Cardinals as a coach , advisor and manager.
I say no to this one . The last name flow and character formation especially the “yer” doesn’t look right . Not a common autograph but findable on 3x5s and for a bit of a premium on single signed baseball and 8x10s but baseball cards are truly rare and treasured by collectors . |
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That was three years ago, and this is the first one I've seen since then. |
You can do a PSA/DNA Quick Opinion for an eBay item for $10. I’m about 98% sure it’s no good.
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Thank you again. |
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I'm working the '64 Giants set autographs and am at 56/60, with Boyer being one of the last four I need. There was one that came up recently (Probstein) that was slabbed by PSA/DNA. That one went for $232.
I feel your pain. |
Big Daddy, can I take a guess on the last three you need (aside from Boyer?)
Roberto Clemente Dick Farrell Vada Pinson |
Dick stuart in that set as well?
Thought he might have been tough |
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Funny, Mays was actually going to be my next guess after Pinson. Stuart is tough, but have seen a few in the past couple years. Fox is also a tougher one.
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Back to the well. This one looks better to me, but I am no expert. Thoughts?
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1gYpMxaXx...oyer619328.jpg |
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