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ChiSoxTony
03-17-2018, 02:47 PM
My buddy just bought this. Has a JSA letter, but I’m wondering if it is a banana Mantle fake? Best pic I can get. Experts?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180317/934fc7eee16c9f39866042e60a94f65d.jpeg
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Steve D
03-17-2018, 03:08 PM
It looks bad to me.
Steve
Sophiedog
03-17-2018, 03:48 PM
It's a real Mantle...just looks like his hand may have slipped by the "ey" while he was signing
thetruthisoutthere
03-17-2018, 04:01 PM
Charles is correct.
That Mantle is authentic.
ChiSoxTony
03-18-2018, 12:55 AM
Thank you, guys. Helpful as always. Much appreciated.
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MVSNYC
03-18-2018, 08:18 AM
Banana Hammock? :)
What's with the term Banana here?
Mantle sig looks good.
shelly
03-18-2018, 10:31 AM
nice call;:):):):):)
Banana Mantles look like a banana. Go on ebay a look for the cheapest Mantle balls. You will see a thin loop that really looks like a Banana:eek:
mr2686
03-18-2018, 11:57 AM
I thought it was because he liked to drink banana daiquiris...I mean, we all know he was a switch hitter. LOL
Absolutely authentic mantle
MVSNYC
03-19-2018, 08:49 AM
Ah, yes, I noticed the banana shapes on eBay, after you mentioned it...thanks.
chalupacollects
03-21-2018, 02:52 PM
Here's a bad one for sure...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Mantle-Willie-Mays-Autographed-5x7-Photo-In-A-8x10-Matt-Certified/282886575428?hash=item41dd5a9544:g:9pQAAOSwG0taqdb c
thetruthisoutthere
03-21-2018, 03:23 PM
Here's a bad one for sure...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Mantle-Willie-Mays-Autographed-5x7-Photo-In-A-8x10-Matt-Certified/282886575428?hash=item41dd5a9544:g:9pQAAOSwG0taqdb c
Tim, that is being sold by one of the "Florida" sellers of forgeries.
I've posted dozens of threads on the "Florida" sellers.
https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/the-florida-forgeries-mickey-mantle-joe-dimaggio-forged-autograph
https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/ebay-seller-sportsology2015-sells-forged-joe-dimaggio-baseball-co
Fuddjcal
03-22-2018, 09:20 AM
Here's a bad one for sure...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Mantle-Willie-Mays-Autographed-5x7-Photo-In-A-8x10-Matt-Certified/282886575428?hash=item41dd5a9544:g:9pQAAOSwG0taqdb c
yes it's putrid for sure but not the banana Mantle variety. Here is a nice banana mantle for you to enjoy. Tra la la, tra la la la,:D
Fuddjcal
03-22-2018, 09:26 AM
Here's a bad one for sure...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Mantle-Willie-Mays-Autographed-5x7-Photo-In-A-8x10-Matt-Certified/282886575428?hash=item41dd5a9544:g:9pQAAOSwG0taqdb c
yes it's putrid for sure but not the banana Mantle variety. Here is a nice banana mantle for you to enjoy. Tra la la, tra la la la,:D
chalupacollects
03-23-2018, 03:26 PM
Tim, that is being sold by one of the "Florida" sellers of forgeries.
I've posted dozens of threads on the "Florida" sellers.
https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/the-florida-forgeries-mickey-mantle-joe-dimaggio-forged-autograph
https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/ebay-seller-sportsology2015-sells-forged-joe-dimaggio-baseball-co
Thanks Chris, I have read your threads in the past, great info!