Babe Ruth?

[RichardSimon]

I have not seen his work in person since I was doing shows, which is about 7-8 years ago. I have had several stories told to me about him and his work.
There is a tell in his work, which I will not reveal, when it comes to Ruth sigs.
The tell appears in the signature on the ticket.
My opinion on the ticket is that I would not buy it.
I would like to reveal the tell but that would be foolish of me as I believe there are many lurkers on this board and for all I know he could be one of them.

[David Atkatz]

Well, then. Have you been in touch with H&S? Don't you think you should explain to them what this "tell" is?

[Runscott]

Good stuff, Richard - thanks for posting.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Good stuff, Richard - thanks for posting.

You are welcome Scott.

[slidekellyslide]

Is it safe to assume that since you guys know this guy has been forging for over 20 years now and you know his tell that you don't know his identity? Otherwise to allow this to continue for 20+ years is a bit silly is it not?

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

Is it safe to assume that since you guys know this guy has been forging for over 20 years now and you know his tell that you don't know his identity? Otherwise to allow this to continue for 20+ years is a bit silly is it not?

Where did I say I don't know his identity? I know his name.
He has been reported to law enforcement, we are autograph people, we are not the FBI and we are not the police.
What do you want from us? Should I just go and shoot the guy?
So many people in the forgery business can operate with impunity because law enforcement won't do anything.
I have reported much to law enforcement, occasionally there is a good outcome, more often than not there is no outcome.
What would you suggest Dan?

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Where did I say I don't know his identity? I know his name.
He has been reported to law enforcement, we are autograph people, we are not the FBI and we are not the police.
What do you want from us? Should I just go and shoot the guy?
So many people in the forgery business can operate with impunity because law enforcement won't do anything.
What would you suggest Dan?

You don't have to shoot him, maybe break his fingers so he can't forge anymore. Lol

[shelly]

Dan, that is by far one of the most pointless question that I have ever read on this board. Here is my question. What would you do that Richard didn't do?

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

What do you want from us? Should I just go and shoot the guy?

What would you suggest Dan?

How about sharing your information with Huggins and Scott? (Especially your so-called "tell.")

How about sharing that tell with Jimmy Spence? (I've seen him help you out at shows years ago.)

You haven't done either.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Where did I say I don't know his identity? I know his name.
He has been reported to law enforcement, we are autograph people, we are not the FBI and we are not the police.
What do you want from us? Should I just go and shoot the guy?
So many people in the forgery business can operate with impunity because law enforcement won't do anything.
I have reported much to law enforcement, occasionally there is a good outcome, more often than not there is no outcome.
What would you suggest Dan?

Well, if you guys are sure this guy is doing it how about telling us his name so we don't deal with him. How about letting us in on his "tells" so we don't fall for his forgeries.