Q: Who did the authentication on this ball?
A: three different people, all forensic. As Mr. Gorajczyk said: However after working with Mr. Rocci and seeing what PSA, JSA, Global and Steiner were calling authentic I am reluctant to do any further examinations. More than half of the material that I received was forged and no one really seemed to care as long as there was a coa. So I do not use PSA, JSA or Global they are untrained and just ex-dealers, Mr. Williams.
Q: Why isn't it authenticated by psa/dna or james spence?
A: Because they are not formally trained nor in a dispute can they testify in court. I only use forensic examiners that are court approved, board certified and formally trained in handwriting examination. If PSA or JSA were any good they would be doing police work, unfortunately they are not qualified. Their examinations have been exposed on TV many times as fraudulent. see less
America's Memories answered on July 7, 2015
Q: why is this ball priced below the other balls signed by babe ruth
A: I have three Babe Ruth baseballs in my collection. This is the newest one most likely signed in 48-49 because of the signature. The other two are much older and more expensive because of the age. A Babe Ruth baseball books for $20,000. I guess some people just want to make more money on what they have. I don't, I just expect a fair profit. The other two Ruth baseballs are $15,000 and $18,000 and still in my collection. Babe Ruth signed a lot of material specially in later life. I have a photo of him with two dealers signing baseballs. He is shown surrounded by over 1,000 baseballs. It is not that Babe Ruth signed baseballs are that rare, the price is driven by the desire to own one. I think my price is fair considering the age of the ball.
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