Fake Babe Ruth checks out there?

[cubsguy1969]

Hi. I noticed in an ad for a local estate sale they appear to have a framed Babe Ruth check. I might be willing to take a chance on it if the price is right. Have those been faked (dumb question probably; seems like EVERYTHING has been faked at one time or another)? Any clues I should look out for that it's not authentic?
Thanks.
Rob

[cubsguy1969]

Sorry for the double post. the site froze for a second when I hit submit. Not sure how to delete the other one.

[Leon]

Sorry for the double post. the site froze for a second when I hit submit. Not sure how to delete the other one.

Unfortunately this issue does happen sometimes. Just leave the thread or post and when I see it I will delete it. Members don't have the ability to delete. You can always PM me to alert me and I will do it right away otherwise I will do it when I see it.

[cubsguy1969]

Thanks, Leon.

[mschwade]

Hi. I noticed in an ad for a local estate sale they appear to have a framed Babe Ruth check. I might be willing to take a chance on it if the price is right. Have those been faked (dumb question probably; seems like EVERYTHING has been faked at one time or another)? Any clues I should look out for that it's not authentic?
Thanks.
Rob

I know there has been at least one (maybe more) Babe Ruth foundation checks forged from previous conversations with Richard Simon.

[Big Dave]

The first problem is it being framed. Unless you can view it outside the frame, you would be taking a heck of a chance at an auction. There are many framed copies of Ruth checks on eBay that look 100% authentic in the frame.

[RichardSimon]

There are very questionable Ruth checks out there from the Bank of the Manhattan Company.

[cubsguy1969]

You guys are great. Thank you for the tips.

[alexautographs]

Beware of ANY checks endorsed by ANYONE made against the Bank of the Manhattan Company!!!