Babe Ruth assist please

[brooklynbaseball]

Yes, I am hopeful that all, or some portion of that group will venture onto the thread. I am DONE with the tpa's and had considered selling my entire collection because of some recent bad experiences, but I can't seem to do it. I've been collecting for over 20 years now and am still holding out hope to be able to pass down my collection to my boys.

[w7imel]

No expert at all but looks good to me. I would also like to see what experts say. I love these high dollar pieces. Cant afford them but love seeing them.

[jad22]

If this is the EBAY item there are no returns. Others sales indicate this would be a 30 thousand dollar item. Its a 1999 LOA, which is before JSA (just Spence). One would think this item would have had the additional PSA certification and a current JSA certificate in order to maximize the sellers profit. Did you try the PSA Quick Opinion to see if it came back good?

[w7imel]

Very good point. If I were looking to maximize my profits I would have JSA, PSA, GAI and any other TPA sign on to it. That is a very good point you make.

[brooklynbaseball]

Again, no "quick opinion" by a tpa would be worth the opening bid to me. The seller is not being very forthcoming with information, being very cryptic in fact. It's looking like something is not right, so i'm bowing out. Still would be interested in the opinions regarding the authenticity though.

[jad22]

Originally Posted by w7imel

Very good point. If I were looking to maximize my profits I would have JSA, PSA, GAI and any other TPA sign on to it. That is a very good point you make.

I was under the impression that the Ruth Albertype that sold at the Weiss auction and maybe one or two more, were the only authentic examples. Others that have been sold recently have been questioned after the fact. It would seem odd that another would be peddled on Ebay for a quarter of the price with dubious paperwork which could be updated for slightly less or maybe just as questionable paperwork.