Just another Mantle auto question .....

[bender07]

Why don't novice collectors only buy from reputable dealers for these commonly forged autographs (Ted, Mickey and Joe D)? Is greed that much of a driver? I probably just answered my own question

[sdkammeyer]

Originally Posted by bender07

Why don't novice collectors only buy from reputable dealers for these commonly forged autographs (Ted, Mickey and Joe D)? Is greed that much of a driver? I probably just answered my own question

I agree 100% ..... and if I was a collector I would be doing just that ..... but as stated..... I am not an auto collector.

Greed has nothing to do with it in my case. I just figured that if it was a legit signature, and I could get it at a reasonable price, and somebody here on the forum wanted it, since I am going to the auction anyways, I would pick it up.

Thanks for your authentication professionalism

[bender07]

Oh sorry, you didn't mention that you were looking to provide this service to the board in the OP.

All you have to do is look at the front page of this forum and you'll see at least 5 Mantle authentication requests. Not the most thrilling topic of discussion.

[sdkammeyer]

Originally Posted by bender07

Oh sorry, you didn't mention that you were looking to provide this service to the board in the OP.

Completely understand. I didn't want to offer it before I knew it was legit.
And I didn't want to come off as some "ignorant broker" either.
So I just figured that if a couple people chimed in and said "it looks good to me" I would kindly offer to pick it up for someone if the selling price meets their criteria ..... since the auction it is coming from is not an online auction and I plan to attend.