Babe Ruth?

[rscheck]

Originally Posted by mschwade

$7k with 27+ hours to go! Congratulations rsheck! Not bad for a gift from a stranger you didn't know!

How about a gift from a nice woman that my dad knew. Thanks!

[GrayGhost]

Taxes?ugh

[Leon]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

Taxes?ugh

As a very wealthy person once told me, the more taxes I pay the better off I am. Personally, I wish I was paying 5m in taxes......

As for the ticket. Until irrefutable information comes out, which Chris seems to be withholding, the ticket and signature are good. As much as I am always in Chris's corner (hi Chris) I think this situation could have been handled better. At very minimum I would have hoped that Chris would have privately shared the smoking gun, if there is one, with H & S and the consignor.

[GrayGhost]

Originally Posted by Leon

As a very wealthy person once told me, the more taxes I pay the better off I am. Personally, I wish I was paying 5m in taxes......

As for the ticket. Until irrefutable information comes out, which Chris seems to be withholding, the ticket and signature are good. As much as I am always in Chris's corner (hi Chris) I think this situation could have been handled better. At very minimum I would have hoped that Chris would have privately shared the smoking gun, if there is one, with H & S and the consignor.

I've gotten lost on this story. Someone is going to spend 7000+ on this autographed item. I enjoy Chris' videos and contributions, but unless there is DEFINITE PROOF that it is a fake, stub/autograph and all, then the usual "leap of faith" needs to be taken by the bidders. It really doesn't matter who the COA is from, etc. because ITS ALL OPINION, as none of us saw Babe sit down that day and sign that VERY ITEM.

I am not knowledgable like a lot of you guys, but to me, that looks like it could be close enough to a certain as can be Babe to allow a little variation, and it still be good.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Leon

As a very wealthy person once told me, the more taxes I pay the better off I am. Personally, I wish I was paying 5m in taxes......

As for the ticket. Until irrefutable information comes out, which Chris seems to be withholding, the ticket and signature are good. As much as I am always in Chris's corner (hi Chris) I think this situation could have been handled better. At very minimum I would have hoped that Chris would have privately shared the smoking gun, if there is one, with H & S and the consignor.

"This situation could have been handled better"?

There should not have been a "situation"!

Chris hasn't "shared," because Chris has nothing to share.

(And yes, it's been obvious that you're "always in Chris's corner.'

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

(And yes, it's been obvious that you're "always in Chris's corner.'

Oh boy

[Leon]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

"This situation could have been handled better"?

There should not have been a "situation"!

Chris hasn't "shared," because Chris has nothing to share.

(And yes, it's been obvious that you're "always in Chris's corner.'

Chris does more good stuff than you have enemies on the board. And that is saying something!!

Just because I don't care for the way this one thing has been handled doesn't mean I don't appreciate what Chris has done and does. I do, a lot.

[shelly]

Leon, you must have your cowboy boots on today. You sure are kicking a-s

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by Leon

Chris does more good stuff than you have enemies on the board. And that is saying something!!

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Hey, Rich. Have you shared that "tell" with H&S yet? It sure would be a shame if some collector inadvertently buys a $7k+ forgery, when a few words from you could prevent that.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Leon

Chris does more good stuff than you have enemies on the board. And that is saying something!!

Just because I don't care for the way this one thing has been handled doesn't mean I don't appreciate what Chris has done and does. I do, a lot.

He's got you pretty well snookered, Leon!!
But I doubt he'll be doing much, anymore.

[travrosty]

Maybe he learned that you have to have proof first, and certainly proof you are willing to show.