Question about this Babe Ruth Signed Ball

[Runscott]

I suspect some of the people who pop up here with very little feedback, asking such questions, are testing us to see what the likelihood is that they can slip their items by fools on ebay...or perhaps slip them by some of us.

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I suspect some of the people who pop up here with very little feedback, asking such questions, are testing us to see what the likelihood is that they can slip their items by fools on ebay...or perhaps slip them by some of us.

You think? *cough*Freddy*cough*

[shelly]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I suspect some of the people who pop up here with very little feedback, asking such questions, are testing us to see what the likelihood is that they can slip their items by fools on ebay...or perhaps slip them by some of us.

That is why I have refused to answer anyone that has not been on here for at least three years. If you notice most of the crazy statements and autograph questions have come from newbe;s

[Nyygameused]

Originally Posted by shelly

That is why I have refused to answer anyone that has not been on here for at least three years. If you notice most of the crazy statements and autograph questions have come from newbe;s

While I understand where your coming from, this blanket statement of "newbies" shouldn't be applied to everyone. I for one am just getting into vintage autos and memorabilia after nearly seven years of collecting modern stuff. As well as being an active member on another game used forum for five. My first post on this site was about a ruth auto, not because I was attempting to scam or "test the waters" it was simply because I saw the plethora of knowledge on this site.

[Runscott]

Shelly said "most", so it wasn't a blanket statement.

[Nyygameused]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Shelly said "most", so it wasn't a blanket statement.

"Anyone" to me means all. Don't want to take the thread off track, just my 2 cents.

[Runscott]

Holy cow.

Shelly - I am beginning to lean more in your direction on this.

[jad22]

I appreciate the opinions that are given here. I used to collect HOF signed plaques but stopped. If I was concerned about the authenticity of a signature I would definitely ask here. From what I have seen posted, there are some who are trying to slip items by but for the most part I think its just people looking for advice.

[shelly]

Originally Posted by Nyygameused

"Anyone" to me means all. Don't want to take the thread off track, just my 2 cents.

I did mean anyone in regards to not helping them if there on here 3 years or less.
I meant most when it came down to comments made.

[SikSyko]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I suspect some of the people who pop up here with very little feedback, asking such questions, are testing us to see what the likelihood is that they can slip their items by fools on ebay...or perhaps slip them by some of us.

Same has happened over on SCN. A few of us thought that the person posting were doing the forging them self.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by SikSyko

Same has happened over on SCN. A few of us thought that the person posting were doing the forging them self.

Not surprising. While reading some of the responses I started thinking of a line from Shakespeare involving protestation.