Gil Hodges 1972 Topps Autograph- Fake? Opinions?

[ronniehatesjazz]

I'm curious if anyone knows the release date for the 72 Topps set. Seems very unlikely there'd be many, if any, Hodges autos since he died in the spring of 72. Looking at the guys other listings I'm thinking this is fake (his MJ auto is horrendous- but others are probably good looking fakes IMO). I'm curious what your guys thoughts on this are and if this guy should be shunned like battlefield.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GIL-HODGES-1...EAAOSwj25Y8QSE

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Wow. This is gross. Lists the unsigned cards for an absurd price then throws in a fake autograph.

[slidekellyslide]

Look at his sold items to see how many sharpie signed Clemente 69 Topps cards he got "Through the mail". Clearly a scammer who is selling another card and "throwing in" the autograph. Anyone buying a card from this guy is stupid.

[GrayGhost]

EXPENSIVE FOR A TEN CENT 'SWELL " CARD AND A FAKE GIL. PASS PLEASE

[D. Bergin]

Jeez, way to get around a loophole. He's not actually "selling" the autograph and he doesn't list any in the autograph section.

He's actually sold a couple Munson's and Clemente's that way.

Maybe Coach's Corner will take a cue from this guy and start pairing up Joan of Arc signed wooden stakes, with DVD copies of the Milla Jovovich movie "The Messenger".

[slidekellyslide]

Is this card even possible? Hodges died April 4, 1972 and this card is from Series 4.

[ronniehatesjazz]

Looks like he swapped the 72 for a 65 now lol. Wonder if he's a member here and saw this post.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Jeez, way to get around a loophole. He's not actually "selling" the autograph and he doesn't list any in the autograph section.

He's actually sold a couple Munson's and Clemente's that way.

Maybe Coach's Corner will take a cue from this guy and start pairing up Joan of Arc signed wooden stakes, with DVD copies of the Milla Jovovich movie "The Messenger".

Ebay is truly the home of the mentally lame. Anyone who cannot see through this thieves scam is really stupid.
There has to be a way to stop this guy but you really cannot write to ebay to explain the situation in depth. You can complain about an item (I just complained about this Hodges, not that I think it will do any good) but you cannot explain this scam in depth on the complaint form.
This thief would have been stopped long ago if ebay had kept John Gonzalez on board.
I think an attempt should be made to contact LE in Ohio. This thief has stolen a lot of money. It might be possible to get local LE involved.