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Originally Posted by rand1com
For what it is worth(probably nothing), it is authentic IMO.
I know the last one you asked about with the GAI sticker which looked OK did not pass so maybe this one won't either. The slab dates to the "hit or miss" time frame with GAI and autographs. The serial numbers starting with 102 fall into the date range when the only real expert they ever had (Mike Guiterrez who was very good) was already gone.
I would submit it to Beckett for the $10 online opinion but crop out the GAI slab so you get an unbiased opinion. I would buy it based on the autograph irrespective of the slab but only if I was certain it would pass PSA/DNA, JSA. or Beckett.
Another online option if you are on Facebook is Out or Safe. These guys are very good on baseball autographs and especially Mantle. The fee is $6 with a couple of online payment options.
But I would not consider paying the BIN price of $1200 even if it was already authenticated by one of the trusted authenticators.
Good luck with it.
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Thanks. That last Mantle debacle was quite frustrating. I appreciated your help and guidance on that one!
I haven't gone that far yet since I trust you guys as much if not more than TPAs. The BIN is not even close to fair value IMO. I was figuring if legit it is worth maybe half that at most considering the slab, quality of auto, etc.. I do not think I am going to move forward with that as even at half of ask. For that or a bit more, I can most likely source a more quality auto for my collection without the doubt this one brings.