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Posted By: Chris Counts

Here's the lastest on the plight of my "colorized" 1940 Play Balls. Global Authentication notified me today they don't "feel comfortable" grading them. I'm not sure what this means, but it seems less than definitive, so I intend to keep seeking opinions on the cards' authenticity. I've received a tremendous amount of feedback from collectors, most of it positive, but none of it concrete ...

At this point, I'm willing to sacrifice one card to the cause. It seems logical to me that submerging one of cards in water or some other solution could reveal whether the color was part of the printing process or was added later. Since I've soaked Play Balls out of a scrapbook previously, damage to the card will likely be minimal. Unless, of course, it's streaked with watercolors. But then I would have my answer, and I've only ruined a $5 card ...

If someone on this board has a better idea, I'd welcome hearing from you ...