Ted Williams Autograph Authentication Help

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

The ball is dated "1941." Correct?

Doesn't something stand out immediately about the autograph?

Mark, if you read my original post (above) I was trying to hint to the OP that the ballpoint pen is a dead giveaway. It's the first thing I noticed when looking at that ball.

Also, in my years of observing the buying habits of autograph (forgeries) buyers, there is no doubt in my mind that a high percentage of autograph buyers are well aware that they are buying an autograph that is at best questionable, and with the price being right, they want to believe (for bragging rights, too) that what they now own is authentic.

[Wymers Auction]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

Mark, if you read my original post (above) I was trying to hint to the OP that the ballpoint pen is a dead giveaway. It's the first thing I noticed when looking at that ball.

Also, in my years of observing the buying habits of autograph (forgeries) buyers, there is no doubt in my mind that a high percentage of autograph buyers are well aware that they are buying an autograph that is at best questionable, and with the price being right, they want to believe (for bragging rights, too) that what they now own is authentic.

I agree at local sports auctions I hear "for x amount I'll take a chance". That taking a chance is what keeps these low lifes in business.

[toyman55]

is this a good early rookie autograph from Ted?

[JimStinson]

In my opinion Yes, 1939-41 Williams

[toyman55]

what do you think it's worth Jim? It is on a sheet with about 7 others including paul warner and joe medwick.

[JimStinson]

Hard to say about price without seeing the whole sheet , there might be a non-HOF "sleeper" and depends on how it presents , are they all on one side ? Why don;t you post an image of the entire page and can better guess