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CollectiblesNJ
09-26-2013, 02:00 PM
http://i1363.photobucket.com/albums/r718/CollectiblesNJ/6fc7b33d-20df-4332-9bc2-9f075a26f9ef_zpsd948707a.jpg (http://s1363.photobucket.com/user/CollectiblesNJ/media/6fc7b33d-20df-4332-9bc2-9f075a26f9ef_zpsd948707a.jpg.html)

I think this looks good but can never be too safe, Thanks in advance!

Big Dave
09-26-2013, 02:04 PM
Not authentic.....

thetruthisoutthere
09-26-2013, 02:12 PM
Definitely a "Yikes!!!"

shelly
09-26-2013, 02:17 PM
:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

CollectiblesNJ
09-26-2013, 02:47 PM
Another one for the reject pile. luckily I didn't pay for this.

parker1b2
09-26-2013, 04:59 PM
Question for some more experienced collectors. What are the signs that this is a fake? Like to know for my own knowledge

thetruthisoutthere
09-26-2013, 05:10 PM
Question for some more experienced collectors. What are the signs that this is a fake? Like to know for my own knowledge

Train your eyes. Every day. It doesn't happen overnight.

You may not like my reply, but that's how it works.

One day, if you train your eyes long enough, it will just click.

gashouse34
09-26-2013, 08:50 PM
I'm sure there are many other obvious reasons why this Mantle is fake but one thing that jumps out at me is it looks like the Mantle is sitting much higher than the Mickey. The first and last name don't flow and look as if the forger paused after writing the first name....imagine that:rolleyes:

shelly
09-27-2013, 09:28 AM
Look at a reall one UDA is a good choice. Compare them and you will see the difference.:)

Ryan1125
09-27-2013, 10:12 AM
Not authentic.

isaac2004
09-27-2013, 10:15 AM
2nd "M" shows shaky slow characteristics... How often do you slowly sign the 1st letter of your signature?

Now think about a time you would when you are being paid by the autograph and the faster you sign, the quicker you get done.

CollectiblesNJ
09-27-2013, 06:07 PM
I'm sure there are many other obvious reasons why this Mantle is fake but one thing that jumps out at me is it looks like the Mantle is sitting much higher than the Mickey. The first and last name don't flow and look as if the forger paused after writing the first name....imagine that:rolleyes:


thought I would mention that most GOOD mantles have the M in his last name on a higher plane than the M in the first name. This has to do with the transitional point from where the y in mickey ends.

Maybe some of the more experienced guys can back me up on this since I had it wrong to begin with.

Wymers Auction
10-06-2013, 01:55 AM
Kevin R I am new to autos as well. I look very closely at the very first stroke of the first M. It is a downstroke that should go straight down or to the right. Many fakes that downstroke takes off to the left before curving right. This is commonly seen in most of the Florida fakes. This is not the only thing to look for and the rule is probably not perfect, but if I see that first stroke variation I would probably stay away from that auto if it were me or get more experienced help.

RichardSimon
10-06-2013, 11:02 AM
Train your eyes. Every day. It doesn't happen overnight.

You may not like my reply, but that's how it works.

One day, if you train your eyes long enough, it will just click.

That is what they teach you in forensic school. :D:o:)

Runscott
10-06-2013, 11:20 AM
That is what they teach you in forensic school. :D:o:)

Are you talking about the off-shore ones, or the 'real' ones where you can actually become an expert?

Runscott
10-06-2013, 11:23 AM
Train your eyes. Every day. It doesn't happen overnight.

You may not like my reply, but that's how it works.

One day, if you train your eyes long enough, it will just click.

Unfortunately that technique only works for some people. If you don't have the basic potential, all the training in the world isn't going to help you.