Mantle-real or fake?
 

A buddy of mine bought this in an estate sale auction. Took a chance since he got it for $150 bucks. Figured I'd bring it to you guys. I have my doubts. Second picture is how it was when he bought it. First pic is obviously an up close. It's clearly been in the frame for a long timehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...05ab784c28.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1cd9fcf857.jpg

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Do not like

Tom C

Agreed. Looks too smooth to me.

Can you shed some light on what you don't like? I'm trying to learn and then I can explain it to him as well

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this one is slightly higher....Only $11,000 for the real one...

maybe you can explain to your buddy he has a nice Jersey to wear for a buck 50, but the signature is god awful.

Can you tell the difference now?

If a deal is too good to be true...it usually is. Maybe you can tell that to your buddy as well? If he never heard the expression, it's a cheap learning experience.

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::mad::mad::mad::mad: :mad:

Feel like a big man? I guess this is a place for ridicule and not learning. We all start somewhere but I guess to be here you have to know everything already rendering this site pointless

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Our man Fudd has his own unique way of stating his opinion.

Truth being, no one sells an authentic Mantle autographed jersey for $300.00.

That, in itself, is a red flag.

Appreciate the response truth. He got it at an online estate auction and figured it was worth a shot for 300 bucks. No harm no foul

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Yes, if you don't know everything already you must leave :)
That being said, if you want to say someone is acting like a pric* or anything like that, just put your name next to it and all is fine. Say what you want to. Hey, at least you got some help!! Our site is going on 17 yrs of pointlessness....

I'm really enjoying the site. It's amazing to see some of the stuff you guys own. Boggles my mind. Just a member of a ton of forums and I've never seen someone treat a new person like that. But I will keep asking questions and try to learn

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Dude, there are around 8000 members. Put that many type A personalities in a room and see what you get ..... There is every type of person you can imagine here . Actually, the guy (hey Fudd) you went off on isn't bad, just a little cranky sometimes. Some of these guys are old and crusty and cranky....like me. :) Just have fun and if it ever gets bad PM me and I will take a look. Overall, there isn't that much flame throwing here. That is because if anyone wants to flame they have to have their name by it. Take care and good luck....

With regard to autographs, many people here are hesitant to point out specific flaws and tell-tale signs. They don't want to divulge key info or tip-off the forgers. This is normally for good reason....

I know you wanted a more detailed response, and that's frustrating. But a public forum is perhaps not the best platform (for this particular niche anyway). With that said.... lots (if not most) of this group is self-educated. It's not an overnight process... more like "trial and error" with all of us having made some mistakes along the way. :rolleyes:

Did not really think I was too hard on the Beaver, but I'm sorry If I offended you WhammerJammerthankyoumaam.

Didn't think by pointing out CAPTAIN OBVIOUS I was being a prick? You wanted to learn, so I thought I was helping you learn?

So be it. What are ya gonna do, I'm just a dick, Period. When I see obvious Mantle forgeries that would sell for 3-5K and someone buys one for 3 beans LOLOLOLOLOLOOLLLLLLLLLL, I have to ask if they are kidding? There are countless blogs at this point in the game on Mantle and Fake Vs real that 15 minutes of "LEARNING" could help you understand.

Again, my apologies if I hurt your feelings, that was not intended.

Respectfully, FUDD

Awww, Fudj is getting soft in his old age :):).
Stay cool Fudj, you are great.

We are good fudd. I appreciate the response. I was having a bad day and probably took it more personally than I should have. Take care my friend

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that's how fudd talk, he doesn't sugarcoat anything! he's probably seen his fair share of suckers and feels the only way to beat some sense into them is with a hammer to the head, not a gentle nudging :). i probably got a couple whacks a few years ago, but he's GOLD!