Gehrig

[pbspelly]

Are there many fake "rushed" Gehrigs? I would figure that if you were going to do a fake Gehrig you would do a regular signature so it would be more facially acceptable. Kind of like I wouldn't expect there to be as many fake early Mantles (pre-half moons) as fake late ones. Or is this naivete on my part?

[yanksfan09]

Originally Posted by pbspelly

Are there many fake "rushed" Gehrigs? I would figure that if you were going to do a fake Gehrig you would do a regular signature so it would be more facially acceptable. Kind of like I wouldn't expect there to be as many fake early Mantles (pre-half moons) as fake late ones. Or is this naivete on my part?

I'm not an expert on Gehrig but am somewhat familiar with the rushed version. I was thinking this as well. Just seems unlikely that someone would A: have the nerve to forge on a Goudey card (I know it has happened with players though), B: Forge rushed/shortened signature style (less desirable) and C: Forge signature vertically (upside down).

But playing devils advocate those could also be attributed I suppose to a clever scammer trying to throw someone of with forging something that way.

Again, I'm not even giving an opinion on the signature. I'd suspect its a good rushed one but defer to people more knowledgeable on Gehrig. I too just thought it would be an odd way to forge a Gehrig, given the details.

[Duluth Eskimo]

I just think the letters in the last name look very elongated (up and down) compared to just about all other Gehrig signatures that I see. Even the versions you showed David. Something just looks off if you put it in a large group of signatures accepted as genuine.

[Jasonxmay]

I passed on it even though it's one of only 16 I need to complete my signed 33 Goudey set. It may be genuine, but I'd never be 100 percent certain and I'd rather hold out for a better example even if it is authentic.

Jason

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Jasonxmay

I passed on it even though it's one of only 16 I need to complete my signed 33 Goudey set. It may be genuine, but I'd never be 100 percent certain and I'd rather hold out for a better example even if it is authentic.

Jason

For what its worth Id hate to see you miss out on such a rare item at what I am sure is a good price based on condition of autograph, but if David A says the autograph is good (not pretty) you can take it to the bank its good! David knows his Gehrig and I have always asked his advise before buying. He has save me a few times from a bad purchase. And BTW I still am looking for a Gehrig if anyone has one for sale...lol Happy hunting!!

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by w7imel

For what its worth Id hate to see you miss out on such a rare item at what I am sure is a good price based on condition of autograph, but if David A says the autograph is good (not pretty) you can take it to the bank its good!

Would you be willing to pay top dollar for one he authenticated, with no guarantee it would pass a TPG? I'm not knocking Dave here, but 9 times out of 10 I get the question if it would pass a TPG. Here's one that passed, and people are doubting it!

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Would you be willing to pay top dollar for one he authenticated, with no guarantee it would pass a TPG? I'm not knocking Dave here, but 9 times out of 10 I get the question if it would pass a TPG. Here's one that passed, and people are doubting it!

From what I have seen over the years yes I would trust Dave over any TPG. I have asked him his opinion on things that PSA/JSA have said for a fee is "good" and he has pointed out what is wrong. But what the flip? Isnt he agreeing with PSA on this item? They have already said its "authentic" all Dave is doing is agree with them not sure what the issue is here..Have we forgot what we are talking about?

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by w7imel

For what its worth Id hate to see you miss out on such a rare item at what I am sure is a good price based on condition of autograph, but if David A says the autograph is good (not pretty) you can take it to the bank its good! David knows his Gehrig and I have always asked his advise before buying. He has save me a few times from a bad purchase. And BTW I still am looking for a Gehrig if anyone has one for sale...lol Happy hunting!!

Jason made the right decision. If he would not be comfortable with it in his own gut, he should pass.

Mike

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by thenavarro

Jason made the right decision. If he would not be comfortable with it in his own gut, he should pass.

Mike

Absolutely. No one should buy an autograph he's not confident in.