Open 'a' Ruth autographs

[Klrdds]

I do not believe the open vs closed "a" is really an issue unless it is so open that it looks almost like a "u". I feel that there are other characteristics in Ruth's signature to be more concerned about when looking for real vs forged Ruth signatures.
I just read your post and truthfully found it an interesting topic, because I have never looked at the "a" in Babe as an identifier/ indicator of real vs forged.

[shelly]

Scott, it is one of things you look at. Nothing is a given. If you see than you look a little bit harder.

[btcarfagno]

I'm still recovering from you beating me out on the Glory Of Their Times Lot a month ago. Although I think "despise" is a bit strong.

I don't "despise" you.

At least not anymore.

Maybe...



Tom C

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by shelly

Scott, it is one of things you look at. Nothing is a given. If you see than you look a little bit harder.

Shelly, you know how long it took for me to pull the trigger on a Ruth, and the one I chose exhibited two of the dreaded forgery tells. Thanks to three forum members for helping me out with that.

Tom, I'm pricing some of the GOT items for Saturday's show, as we speak. I'm rarely looking to make a killing, so shoot me an email if there are any you have an interest in. The Crawford and Meyers items and the Covaleskie check are the only ones off the board for the moment.

[HRBAKER]

Scott,
If there are folks that despise you, you must be doing something right.

[Runscott]

Jeff, the Shoreline show today was a blast. I was amazed at how many forum members were there - lots of good conversation. Oddly, no one seemed to despise anyone else

I'm thinking it's mainly an internet thing.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Thanks for sharing the pictures. When I started collecting autographs (I used to collect football) an older collector gave me the advice at looking at the autographs upside down. Inconsistencies were easier to see that way. FWIW