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Posted By: <b>Mark Steinberg</b><p>This is indeed a fascinating (and very necessary) thread, but so much of it is overkill. Morales could possess the best credentials in the world, and it would not matter. It doesn't even matter whether his GWU ID Card and 1099 Form are real or fake... <br /><br />All that matters is that the junk passing Morales' authentication (and featured in Coach's Corner Auctions) is bogus. Why are there never any early Team-signed balls featured? Where are the 1920s Yankee team balls and the 1930s Cubs Balls? Too many different names to attempt? <br /><br />Why is it that only single-signed pieces and otherwise unattainable names like Chesbro, Brouthers and Anson are featured? Which type is easier to forge- a team ball or a single-signed ball or cut? It amazes me how their incredible "consignor" base continually produces only amazing single-signed pieces.<br /><br />Obviously, if Morales could consign to Mastro (as Dan is suggesting), he would make millions. But we all know that no reputable dealer would accept any of this garbage on consignment. The obvious fakes (and corresponding conflicts of interest with SCD) provide more than circumstantial evidence of fraudulent/criminal activity.