Are people really this easily fooled?

[conor912]

Originally Posted by bauce

Good thing that a Sharpie was used so the signature appears bold and legible.

It's amazing how many auto debates can be wrapped up simply by applying the year the sharpie was invented.

[Buythatcard]

Originally Posted by conor912

It's amazing how many auto debates can be wrapped up simply by applying the year the sharpie was invented.

Good point. Sharpie was introduced in 1964 while Cobb died in 1961.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

Good point. Sharpie was introduced in 1964 while Cobb died in 1961.

That is why his sharpie autograph doesn't look quite as good as other earlier autographs. He was deceased when he did it.

[sycks22]

My favorite estate sale was someone was selling a Ruth auto photo in silver sharpie. I laughed.

[vintagerookies51]

I'm most amazed that the owner apparently collected for 85 years

[drcy]

Originally Posted by vintagerookies51

I'm most amazed that the owner apparently collected for 85 years

I noticed that too.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by sycks22

My favorite estate sale was someone was selling a Ruth auto photo in silver sharpie. I laughed.

My all time favorite post was when Frank *I forget his last name* came on here touting his authenticators expertise with an authenticated Ruth signature on a 1953 Silver Certificate. He left the forum right after that. True story. Fact is stranger than fiction.

[Fred]

If we are to believe Leon, then that means that the mint doesn't print money a few years in advance to stay ahead of the game. Now the question is, do you believe Leon?

Merry Christmas to all and now I feel foolish for bidding on the auto'd Cobb CJ card.... It would have been even better if it were a Cobb auto on a Joe Jackson card....