Yeah, I agree about the cheap material/leather. Not paint. I have the box and believe it was stored out of the way somewhere, which is why the signatures have not faded. But wherever it was stored wasn't great for the ball itself. I'm leaning towards trying some sort of clear coat. If not, there just is not any real way to enjoy it without fear of more damage. The ball was not all that expensive and I don't plan on trying to sell it.
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