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Posted By: leonWell Folks, Here is my 3rd try at getting a true Fro-Joy. I was telling a fellow board member, today on the phone, how I was sure this was a good one as the paper looked correct...and there are no obvious signs of a problem...I think you have all been here before and just don't admit it....maybe, a little paranoia about a card's characteristics? (especially myself after being the proud owner of 2 fakes already) So I looped it when I got home just to see the dot patterns...they look right....solid on the lines and dotted on the picture...except Babes face ain't lookin' so hot...not that it ever did but I am talking about condition here....and yes, in his day I guess he was "dapper"...so the real reason of this suspicion is that the back says it is the #3 card...when the SCD clearly says this should be the the #5 card?? I did not want to waste another listing jpeg for the back or I would have posted it too ....on the back besides the normal "youth unit" stuff it says "this is the 3rd in a series of 6 pictures....etc"...so the card looks good to my novice eyes (although getting better) but the back ? It's the wrong number according to the 2000 and 2002 SCD's (don't have 2001). Any ideas?...and sorry so long-winded....also FYI I am going on vacation tomorrow from Alaska so will be outta touch ......ya'll stay away from my igloo....thanks and best regards <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1022725182.JPG">

Posted By: vorthian<< so the real reason of this suspicion is that the back says it is the #3 card...when the SCD clearly says this should be the the #5 card?? I did not want to waste another listing jpeg for the back or I would have posted it too ....on the back besides the normal "youth unit" stuff it says "this is the 3rd in a series of 6 pictures....etc"...so the card looks good to my novice eyes (although getting better) but the back ? It's the wrong number according to the 2000 and 2002 SCD's (don't have 2001). Any ideas? >> Leon: The SCD, as many know, isn't 100% accurate. Here is the correct checklist... 1 - George Herman ("Babe") Ruth 2 - Look Out, Mr. Pitcher! 3 - Bang! The Babe Lines One Out! 4 - When The "Babe" Comes Home 5 - "Babe" Ruth's Grip! 6 - Ruth is a Crack Fielder I do know that this issue has been reprinted, so be careful. If you are looking for any authentic copies, let me know - I have a few extra. <img src="http://members.aol.com/vorthian/froruth8.jpg">

Posted By: HalleyGator Vorthian flashes his money roll and the crowd oooohhh and aaahhhhs!!! The Monster from Midlothian flexs his muscle!! Just ribbing you, Vorth ... awesome card! PS - If I scan a crappy condition 1914 Cracker Jack horizontal Matty card and ask a question about it ... will you drop a PSA 8 on me?? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> PSS - Is the Skinny Babe on the market yet??

Posted By: leonThanks for the pic and info. I am pretty comfortable with this card I have now that you shed light on the numbering situation on the back. Since I have had the priviledge of seeing quite a few fakes I do think this one I have is real. The other cards from '28 that I have have the same feel and gloss to them, for the most part. Those being the 4 different ice cream issues, the GH Ruth Candy series, and the Star Player series. This one smells right too <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> (that was the first question the board member asked me on the phone) The seller of this card says he has a few more he will let go, of the exact same pic and the "grip", with all being in the gd-vg range for a $70 price range. He says he got them from his mother who got them from a deceased uncle......although it sounds like one of "those" stories he does have creedence in other areas......thanks again and best regards

Posted By: vorthian << PSS - Is the Skinny Babe on the market yet?? >> Hal: I might be able to arrange a personal viewing of the M101-5 Ruth PSA 7 at the National. I'll be sure to bring you a box of kleenax to gather your drools. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> Speaking of skinny and not-so-skinny Ruths, I just sold 6 earlier this week - Oxford, E120, W575-1, Willards, Harringtons and Yuenglings. << Those being the 4 different ice cream issues, the GH Ruth Candy series, >> Leon: You have the Ruth's from the 4 different ice cream issues (Harringtons, Yuenglings, Tharps and Sweetman)? Also, be careful of the GH Ruth Candy series - those were cleverly reprinted as well. The wording and font are what give them away.

Posted By: HalleyGator What is your asking price again? Maybe I need to bring enough cash to get YOU drooling. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>