Which family member did Cobb write this check to?

[BeanTown]

I think over 70 percent of autos are fake and thus I don't collect autos. Don't like cuts either where folks ruin the entire piece he signed. If I was to collect an auto I would think owning an old bank check would be the best way to go. Made out for cash or a family member is pretty darn cool check to own.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

I think over 70 percent of autos are fake and thus I don't collect autos.

I think 90% of statistics are made up on the spot.

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

I think 90% of statistics are made up on the spot.

OK that's funny. I love clever humor. Thank you.

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

I think 90% of statistics are made up on the spot.

100% of baseball statistics are made up on the spot.

"The spot" being a baseball field during a game.

[lowpopper]

Original photos are back up

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

I think over 70 percent of autos are fake and thus I don't collect autos. Don't like cuts either where folks ruin the entire piece he signed. If I was to collect an auto I would think owning an old bank check would be the best way to go. Made out for cash or a family member is pretty darn cool check to own.

This is why I stay away from autographs. There are people that say checks are the safe way to go. Then others say most checks are no good. It's not like blank checks are hard to get. A bunch of blank Ruth checks either just sold or are about to sell at auction.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by bnorth

This is why I stay away from autographs. There are people that say checks are the safe way to go. Then others say most checks are no good. It's not like blank checks are hard to get. A bunch of blank Ruth checks either just sold or are about to sell at auction.

Well but then the check has to be canceled by the bank to substantiate its authenticity.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Well but then the check has to be canceled by the bank to substantiate its authenticity.

I didn't realize punching a few holes and having a stamp made was that hard.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I didn't realize punching a few holes and having a stamp made was that hard.

I'm not sure forgers are creating multiple bank-related stamps after buying 100 year old blank checks just to create a fake $1300 check like the Cobb ones above. I mean that's a lot of effort for $1300, no?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I'm not sure forgers are creating multiple bank-related stamps after buying 100 year old blank checks just to create a fake $1300 check like the Cobb ones above. I mean that's a lot of effort for $1300, no?

Maybe you make too much $ for it to be feasible to you. Seems like very little effort to me for $1300. People forge $3 autographs and alter $5 cards so why wouldn't they put in very little effort to get $1300.

[Bicem]

Every single item requires at least some leap of faith, that check is on the very low side of doubt for me for the simple reason of the amount of work/sophistication (finding blank Cobb checks is not easy) vs reward compared to forging a signed photo or baseball, or trimming a card, etc.

[itslarry]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I'm not sure forgers are creating multiple bank-related stamps after buying 100 year old blank checks just to create a fake $1300 check like the Cobb ones above. I mean that's a lot of effort for $1300, no?

You dont do it just once. After stamps are made just go wild.