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Originally Posted by ScottR81
I just recently purchased one off ebay, it wasnt certified I had to go off my own expertise and take a chance. I payed $3,000.00 for it which is about the lowest a true Ruth Signature will go for. My ball did pass PSA and had other writing in the hand of Ruth as well which was cool. Be careful though there are so many fakes out there its not worth paying less for something you hope is a good auto...DO your research on fake ruth balls and you wont get burned.
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Scott, very good point. I have purchased many autographs on Ebay that were not authenticated simply because I am very knowledgeable with certain autographs, but for those that do not know autographs it is a minefield.
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