Babe Ruth Signature Authenticity Question

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by BRoberts

If we want to be accurate, a self-anointed expert at best.

And who do you think PSA or JSA are?
They're "self-appointed "experts."
Only difference is most people think they are somehow different.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

And who do you think PSA or JSA are?
They're "self-appointed "experts."
Only difference is most people think they are somehow different.

Those that think are the ones buying, they don't even care if THEY personally think it's correct or not. Only if a 3rd party does so they can sell . Sad state

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Those that think are the ones buying, they don't even care if THEY personally think it's correct or not. Only if a 3rd party does so they can sell . Sad state

This is exactly on point. Start with a questionable autograph. If you can get an authenticator (by paying him/them) to declare it genuine, then it suddenly becomes genuine.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Mark17

This is exactly on point. Start with a questionable autograph. If you can get an authenticator (by paying him/them) to declare it genuine, then it suddenly becomes genuine.

+1

The word of "authenticator" immediately becomes the word of God.

[parker1b2]

From personal experience of seeing some of these “authentication companies” in action at various shows and signing/authentication events, I trust the members here way more that any authentication company.