Roger Maris Single Signed Ball

[kailes2872]

I had a friend reach out to me this weekend with this Maris signed ball. I am trying to help her ascribe value as it is her father in law's and he is looking to move it. In doing some research on REA, I found (from 2012) a Maris ball personalized and signed on the side panel for $1300 and a sweet spot single signed ball for $6500. Both of those were JSA LOA. Her's is an LOA from Ken Goldin.

I think that I am going to point her in the direction of REA. But, before I do, I was wondering if anyone can help me to make sure that I am not getting her hopes too high and there is something different from hers versus the ones that sold historically?

Thanks!

[canjond]

I'm fairly certain that COA is doctored as Scoreboard only certified signers they witnessed. Also, the ball unfortunately does not look authentic. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

[kailes2872]

Thanks for the feedback. Before I gave her any feedback, I wanted to ask the experts. This was the ball that I was comparing to...

http://robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2012/936.html

[roarfrom34]

I'm 99% positive that Ken Goldin never sold any Maris signed items (unfortunately their early COA's were easily forged).

Looks like someone paired a bogus Goldin COA with this ball to give it the appearance of being genuine.

I know that Ken Goldin does indeed check this forum from time to time, so I'm hoping that he can comment as well.

[RichardSimon]

Bill,
I think you are correct and he also did not have any signings with Babe Ruth.
I kid you not,, I had a guy try to sell me a Ruth single ball with a Scoreboard COA.
The hits just keep on comin'.

[Bcwcardz]

Lots of dreams are being shattered as people look to move all this forged stuff.

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[ronniehatesjazz]

The ball is almost uglier than OP's avatar!! Poor Mr. Mossi, lol. I love seeing the old Scoreboard (Goldin) COA's but it's certainly fake in this case.

[joed25]

Is it a Bobby Brown ball?