Could sure use some expert opinions on Ott Ball & Mantle.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

It might be important to know, if it is a blow up of the Davco card, could it also be a blow up of the Mantle sig as well?

Based on the thumb size, that sig looks quite large.

There weren't any facsimile signatures on the original Davco cards.

Tom C

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

There weren't any facsimile signatures on the original Davco cards.

Tom C

does the mantle look good?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

also, does the Ott look good? Thanks

[btcarfagno]

To me the Mantle looks good, but there are quite a few others on this board I would listen to about Mantle before me.

I am a big fan of both M's having the little loop at the bottom.

Tom C

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

To me the Mantle looks good, but there are quite a few others on this board I would listen to about Mantle before me.

I am a big fan of both M's having the little loop at the bottom.

Tom C

No one else seems to want to chime in lol Are you sure that balls only $200?

[earlywynnfan]

My useless opinion is that Ott looks shaky, I'd suspect clubhouse, but there are many better voices than mine.

[btcarfagno]

Just looked at prior sales of generic Mel Ott team balls from late 30's -early 40's. The sale prices on similar condition balls are in the $250-300 range through auction houses. Minus buyers and sellers premiums and you are looking at $200 or so. You may get a bit more on your own, but I would advise against an eBay Auction. BIN if you must. Not a lot of people looking for a 1940 or 1941 Giants ball. Could go way too low through eBay auction.

Tom C

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

No one else seems to want to chime in lol Are you sure that balls only $200?

You're getting FREE opinions here.

Please don't be so impatient.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

You're getting FREE opinions here.

Please don't be so impatient.

I was not being impatient I was simply joking around with him because he said his opinion wasn't as solid as others on here when it came to the mantles. I just implied no one else is chiming in so he was the best I had all in fun.

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

No one else seems to want to chime in lol Are you sure that balls only $200?

Have you tried doing any research on your own of sales of Mel Ott team balls?

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

Have you tried doing any research on your own of sales of Mel Ott team balls?

Yes I did and I can see where this is going so... I am wrong and thanks for everyone's 2 cents. I post on a lot of sections in this forum, and for some reason a lot of people in this section feel as if you are using them and get upset. I spent over $300 on autograph books and another $300 on Pin Pennant Bobble Head books etc. I am doing my due diligence but unfortunately there is no substitute for time put in.