Lou Gehrig Autograph Opinions Please

[mainemule]

Don't like the COA or the seller's "attitude." Not a Gehrig expert at all but I would not touch this......

[earlywynnfan]

OK, who is the seller??

(not versed enough on Lou to give an opinion.)

[Klrdds]

FWIW comparing it to my Lou Gehrig I'm not a fan of this one . But others with more Gehrig experience may feel differently.

[JRS123490]

Agreed on others regarding the seller. Aside from selling a questionable item (IMO I'm not convinced that this is even live ink, and there's a very high likelihood that it's nothing more than a laser printed signature,) he/she seems like a jerk and a total moron. In fact, I saw this listing myself before reading this post and I scratched my head. A few things on this one.

1. The seller is clearly aware that there are other authentication companies out there, and that this is a garbage cert based on his listing description. I know a cert is just a cert, "buy the autograph, not the cert etc...", but this is a 4k-5k plus piece. If you were going to sell a huge ticket item like a Gehrig, why would you submit it to "In Person Authentics?" Which by the way, I, and I'm sure everyone else, has seen nothing but trash from.............Unless of course, you know they'll pass anything and you'll be able to pawn it off on someone that just sees a COA and doesn't know any better (like 98% of eBay buyers.)

2. Any reputable seller should and would offer a guaranteed return if the item was deemed not authentic by any reputable TPA.

3. I know we all have opinions on TPA, but whether we like it or not, JSA/Beckett/PSA are the standard people look for. This seller is a dirtbag, and clearly knows that there is a definite issue with this one. Otherwise it would be authenticated by a more reputable TPA or seller like Rich, Stinson etc...or they would offer a money back guarantee if failed regardless of the authenticator.

Again, I am not a big fan of TPA, but unfortunately, this is the accepted standard in this crazy industry.

Avoid, sorry!

[fuzzybub]

Thanks for the thoughts. I just wanted to throw it out there. The COA doesn't spell Gehrig correctly either. I let the seller know this. Didn't seem really concerned...they have at least one bid and are probably pleased with that fact

[fuzzybub]

I am seriously looking for a decent Gehrig cut if anyone knows of one out there.

[Klrdds]

If you are wanting an entry level Gehrig autograph I’d go for a postmarked signed GPC . They are usually beautiful ink signatures with a nice inscription and you can sometimes check where Gehrig was by the postmark which can lend some peace of mind as to authenticity plus you’ll get extra writing of his on it because he usually addressed it also .
I didn’t need to check the seller . This photo of the item spoke volumes .