Opinion on Roger Maris on card auto

[cellaluna]

Originally Posted by gonefishin

I don't for sure, but I think maybe it's the felt tip marker that caused a little concern. With some of the higher value auto's, they want to be 100% sure.

Regardless, it's a nice card. Jim

Thanks Jim. If it were you - what, if anything, would you do next?

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I wouldn't want to own it.

[jad22]

Submit to Beckett and sell if it comes back okay.

[Duluth Eskimo]

I don't like it either. It looks labored and the letters seem smushed. I would pass if it was offered to me.

[5-Tool Player]

Seems rushed, the R on Rodger is leaning TOO much

[gonefishin]

Originally Posted by cellaluna

Thanks Jim. If it were you - what, if anything, would you do next?

Good morning. I have a Roberto Clemente that I submitted years ago that came back the same way. I just kept it as I enjoyed the card. Picture attached.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

If there's any silver lining, you both received credits/refunds for your submissions. Those would both have been easy fails if I was manning the helm.

[gonefishin]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

If there's any silver lining, you both received credits/refunds for your submissions. Those would both have been easy fails if I was manning the helm.

Billy, maybe so. I still think it is authentic, because I bought a group of items at auction from HOF Bill McKechnie's grandson. McKechnie was of course a former player and manager of the Pirates and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1962. All other items were authentic and included; a 1974 letter from Hank Aaron, a 1989 hand written letter from Ernie Banks, a card from Frank Fritch, several Pirate pens from the 50's and a few other items. All of those were authentic, which leads me to believe the Clemente is authentic also.

I guess I'm lucky you're not an authenticator!