Another Babe Ruth Ball Walks In

[ullmandds]

Thats disappointing.

[perezfan]

Personally, I’m getting very tired of helping people out here. What a waste of time that we’ll never get back. Most people are appreciative, but between the PSA coverups, fake Ad Signs, and all of these fake autographs being sold as real, it’s getting old very quickly.

My motivation to share knowledge and help people out here is really dwindling... and that was probably the best thing about this forum.

OP... please tell your buddy he/she is peddling fraudulent merchandise, and the “no return” policy holds no water with PayPal and Ebay’s Buyer Protection.

Disgusting!

[ullmandds]

oh I told them!!!! last time I ever ask for advice on their behalf!!!

[1963Topps Set]

How much did she pay?

[ullmandds]

not my place to say...but I will say if ball sells at opening ask she will lose $$$$.

[JeremyW]

No good deed goes unpunished.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by JeremyW

No good deed goes unpunished.

sad but true these days...it seems we're damned if we do...damned if we don't in most situations.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

oh I told them!!!! last time I ever ask for advice on their behalf!!!

not sure why everyone asks for things for a 'friend' If we are talking 1000s of dollars, the friend should ask on their own

otherwise they can just say nobody told them etc

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

not sure why everyone asks for things for a 'friend' If we are talking 1000s of dollars, the friend should ask on their own

otherwise they can just say nobody told them etc

Interesting perspective, Jake? Have you EVER helped out a friend? Maybe a friend who doesn't have expertise in an area you...or your online message board posse of "friends" have expertise in?

[Bpm0014]

Exactly Pete. You did nothing wrong. You had no clue they were going to list it on eBay like that.

[todeen]

I bought a Connie Mack team signed signature page. I looked at many examples of his signature, came to the conclusion it was real, and bought it on ebay. I was straight forward with the seller I was going to have it authenticated and I would only then leave feedback after its return. It came back from PSA as a clubhouse and I was able to get the money back. Needless to say, that was disappointing. But I have also heard that some clubhouse signatures can also pull a premium, although it obviously wouldn't demand a Ruth premium.

Still, that Ruth ball is a cool find. I love the colored threads on those old balls. I collect signed All Star game balls now to liven up my collection, bring a little color into the cabinet.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Interesting perspective, Jake? Have you EVER helped out a friend? Maybe a friend who doesn't have expertise in an area you...or your online message board posse of "friends" have expertise in?

You can help a friend on many things and is case by case. Asking what are some nice things to do in California, even if my 'friend' doesnt listen, theres nothing that would come back to me at all.

In an area of a collectible where the 'friend' already has some expertise, i would just tell them to ask net54 on their own. That way, if the friend is doing what others think is dishonest, then zero questions that I would have to say i had nothing to do with it.

i dont have to worry about that on what are nice things to do in california...