Update: Chief Bender Signed T206 W/ Out Trees.

[blackmamba]

Here is a picture of the Coa/Loa

[T206Collector]

These are the Lot #11 auctions from Mastro in Spring 2005:

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...px?lotid=47162

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...px?lotid=45891

Neither is the Bender. Something appears amiss....

Also a search of all Bender related 206 items turns up no signed T206 of Bender -- you can search here:

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/auctionresults.aspx

In fact, a "bender autographed" search -- using the language from the LOA's description of the title -- turns up only the following, none a signed T206:

Auction Lot# Title Min Bid Final Price Status
November 2010 518 "The Athletics - World's Champions 1913" Signed Dinner Program Inside Cover (19 Signatures) Including Plank, Bender, Baker and Collins $300.00 $11,257.50 OVER
Mastro April 2006 1208 Hall of Famers Autographed Ball with Alexander, Baker, Bender, Hooper, Johnson, Nichols, Speaker and Pennock $500.00 $3,614.30 OVER
Classic February 2006 216 1960 Nu-Card Hi-Lites Complete Set (72) and 1950-1955 W576 Callahan Near Master Set (87) $100.00 $1,194.98 OVER
MastroNet December 2005 1222 1950-56 Callahan Hall of Fame Near Master Set (90) with Six Autographed Including DiMaggio $200.00 $1,205.55 OVER
Classic October 2005 48 Extensive 1939-2003 Hall of Fame Postcard Collection (232) $100.00 $282.00 OVER
MastroNet Winter 2004 567 Early Hall of Famers Autographed 3" x 5" Sized Collection with Cobb, Foxx, Ott, etc. (23 Different) $900.00 $5,768.40 OVER
MastroNet Spring 2004 700 Hall of Fame Autographed Original Photo Collection (4) $400.00 $2,132.10 OVER
MastroNet Spring 2004 1782 1940 and 1941 Play Ball Complete Sets (2) $1,000.00 $6,412.40 OVER
MastroNet Winter 2003 1761 Hall of Famers and Superstars Signed Photos Collection (43) $200.00 $1,428.30 OVER
MastroNet Summer 2003 758 1921 Testimonial Dinner Program Signed by Ty Cobb, Chief Bender and Ed Walsh $400.00 $1,321.35 OVER
Oser December 2001 331 1939 Who's Who in Baseball Autographed Book $300.00 $4,158.40 OVER
5-2001 574 Chief Bender Autographed 1904 Athletics Team Picture, Matted $400.00 $0.00 OVER
11-2000 1529 1940's-1960's Philadelphia Phillies Vintage Grab-Bag Collection $150.00 $341.55 OVER
10-2000 106 All-Time Hall of Famers Autographed Ball - $200.00 $1,071.80 OVER
9-2000 109 Autographed Baseball with Cy Young, Chief Bender, Kid Nichols, etc. $600.00 $1,794.00 OVER

Can you explain any of this?

[e107collector]

Should there also be some sort of serial number on the LOA from James Spence? Can you post it as well.

Tony

[shimozukawa]

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[blackmamba]

Hey guys,

I'm not trying to scam anybody. I just bought this. I would do some more research when I get home. I haven't had time too look up or call James spence. If this becomes a problem I will just get it slabbed. So as of right now it is not for sale in till it is slabbed. Is that alright with anybody. I am not a scammer. If you guys have thoughts about the auction house letter let me know. I would appreciate the help. I will call James spence hopefully tonight. Any certain questions I should ask? Thanks Brandon

[margoaepi]

Jesus Christ, who on earth would try to certify a John Maine baseball!!! I think you should dispose of that item as soon as possible, as I'm sure its real and is destined to bring bad luck to anyone who holds it.

[CMIZ5290]

Who the hell is john maine?

[shimozukawa]

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[shimozukawa]

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[blackmamba]

Okay, I might have to do that. Thanks for the info. Brandon