Agree. It's like any other segment of collecting...
Know your stuff, do the necessary legwork, and subsequently you won't get burned. Most of us have made a few mistakes along the way, and there is a definite learning curve. There are fakes, fantasies and reproductions of almost every segment this hobby has to offer... Broadsides, Pennants, Ad Signs, Fans, Bats, Gloves, Balls, Statues, Programs, Cards, and yes- autographs.
But we learn from the mistakes and move on. There are many Ruth autos out there that I'd feel 100% comfortable with. OK, maybe 99.9%
