Joe Dimaggio---Mickey Mantle Auto Balls Good or Bad

[Wymers Auction]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Well as I stated in my first post---I am not sure if the baseballs are good---the first 2 responces stated the baseballs were good---I would really like to see what Richard Simon states----I feel he is one of the best Auto specialists around----Again I am not postive on the baseballs---I was looking for a resounding yes or no---Right now I have 2 for and 2 against---so I would like a few more responces---thanks for the help both good and bad---if I get more bad---I will agree thanks, Don

Chris is very respected on here if I may vouch for him and Shelly also has an immense amount of experience in autos from what I have read.

[Big Dave]

Chris, not at all. I wouldn't have given my opinion in the first place if I were just going to jump on the bandwagon like others have because someone disagrees with me.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Chris, not at all. I wouldn't have given my opinion in the first place if I were just going to jump on the bandwagon like others have because someone disagrees with me.

Then why would you offer Don only $15.00 a piece for those autographs?

If you think they are authentic, $150.00 for each autographed baseball is a heckuva bargain. On the Mantle alone, you could easily net $250.00.

[Big Dave]

Because he thinks these are forgeries, as do you and others that have chimed in. I know he wouldn't want to sell forgeries, nor you, nor the others that have chimed in for the wholesale price of an authentic Mantle or DiMaggio signed ball. Since neither of you would want to sale forgeries, I offered him the price on a decent BB baseball. Seems I am the only one interested in buying these, so what's the problem with what I am offering, since these are forgeries in your opinion?

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Because he thinks these are forgeries, as do you and others that have chimed in. I know he wouldn't want to sell forgeries, nor you, nor the others that have chimed in for the wholesale price of an authentic Mantle or DiMaggio signed ball. Since neither of you would want to sale forgeries, I offered him the price on a decent BB baseball. Seems I am the only one interested in buying these, so what's the problem with what I am offering, since these are forgeries in your opinion?

So if you feel that strongly that they are authentic, I think $150.00 each is one heckuva bargain. Why would care what I thought about those autographs? You're the one that was so adamant about them being authentic in your opinion and that "You would have no problem buying and selling them" because "You've been dealing in autographs for 20 years."

[thetruthisoutthere]

This thread has been fun, but I think it has run its course and I've made my point.

[Big Dave]

Chris,

I really don't care what you think is a heck of a bargain. If you think these are forgeries, fine, you have stated that numerous times. I made him an offer, if he doesn't like it, all he has to say is no. It is really none of your business whether you like my offer or not. Don offered me a price, I told him what I would pay. End of matter.

[shelly]

David, if you think the balls are authentic pay the price if not then don't buy them You cant have it both ways. Don never said if they are real or not. He offered them to you at a price because of the doubt that some of us put into his head. So,stop playing the fool and make the deal or admit you made a mistake My question to you is do we still call you Big Dave or just Dave?
Chris is correct this really has gone far enough.

[mighty bombjack]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

So if you feel that strongly that they are authentic, I think $150.00 each is one heckuva bargain. Why would care what I thought about those autographs? You're the one that was so adamant about them being authentic in your opinion and that "You would have no problem buying and selling them" because "You've been dealing in autographs for 20 years."

15 dollars is an even better bargain. Dealers need to negotiate, no? Would you have a problem with the seller letting them go at either price?

I like this thread. It is getting at the base of the fact that perception IS truth in this area of the hobby.