Is this 1915 CJ Merkle Authentic?

[CrackaJackKid]

[QUOTE=Balticfox;2515431]Looking over this thread, you yourself have been the worst offender in that regard.

I’m just giving what I get. There’s a lot of keyboard warriors on this forum who hurl insults and are just blatantly rude. So If you can’t beat em, join em.

[CrackaJackKid]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Rob, I think you may have saved me $100. The 2 scans are like chalk and cheese. Look, too, at the difference in Fred's uniform striping between the 2 images. I never would have made the bet on the basis of the 2nd scan. John

So how did I know it was real? Confident enough to buy it and now sending to authentication just to prove a point. Maybe, just maybe…I know what I’m looking for, hence the name.

[Lucas00]

Using Rob Gs comparison photo I'll circle the weird shadows on his arms and face. If it's real it's a crazy print anomaly. I mean his jersey stripes literally look like somebody shaded them in with a pencil compared to the 2 examples that are good. His face looks like a mime that went crazy with eyeliner.

I also noticed the before and after photos a black mark on his face disappeared. This card must've been stored in a toolbox.

[Eric72]

Looking at the placement of that pinhole, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Merkle's Boner yet.

[CrackaJackKid]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Looking at the placement of that pinhole, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Merkle's Boner yet.

lol I like your style!!!

[CrackaJackKid]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Rob, I think you may have saved me $100. The 2 scans are like chalk and cheese. Look, too, at the difference in Fred's uniform striping between the 2 images. I never would have made the bet on the basis of the 2nd scan. John

How is he going to save you $100, your bet was you’d pay for the grading service, and if it comes back an A(which it will) you pay me $100….what am I missing?

[sacentaur]

Originally Posted by CrackaJackKid

….what am I missing?

Manners.

[CrackaJackKid]

Originally Posted by sacentaur

Manners.

Hypersensitive much?

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Looking at the placement of that pinhole, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Merkle's Boner yet.

That's a pin prick.

[Mungo Hungo]

I have no dog in this fight, and I definitely have no expertise in this, but I'm betting on the Kid. Looking forward to being proven right--or wrong--though I do wonder if this will end at all. Not clear to me that the grader's word will be accepted by the other side....

[RCMcKenzie]

Bob, I don't see where anyone won anything. Don't ask "Yoda" for $100. It is what it is. I think it's a $15 card and real, others disagree. Yoda was the original board-op, so he should get some slack in my opinion. Good luck collecting, and enjoy your card.

[CrackaJackKid]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Bob, I don't see where anyone won anything. Don't ask "Yoda" for $100. It is what it is. I think it's a $15 card and real, others disagree. Yoda was the original board-op, so he should get some slack in my opinion. Good luck collecting, and enjoy your card.

I have no idea what you mean? He was the original board op? What’s that have to do with being completely wrong? He made a public bet and now is reneging on it. Gone completely quiet and won’t respond to my pm.

[Yoda]

I am not reneging on anything. I sent you a PC declaring the bet is on as long as you first post a picture of the card you submitted and the submission form. My bet, as stated, only applies to the 1st scan posted, not subsequent ones. As stated, I will cover the grading cost, so send me a pm with the amount and I will send you a check. If scan #1 card comes back with an A I will pay you the $100 and eat all my Greg Jefferies RCs. If a reprint, well you know.. John Spencer

[CrackaJackKid]

Originally Posted by Yoda

I am not reneging on anything. I sent you a PC declaring the bet is on as long as you first post a picture of the card you submitted and the submission form. My bet, as stated, only applies to the 1st scan posted, not subsequent ones. As stated, I will cover the grading cost, so send me a pm with the amount and I will send you a check. If scan #1 card comes back with an A I will pay you the $100 and eat all my Greg Jefferies RCs. If a reprint, well you know.. John Spencer

Here is the submission form.

[Kidnapped18]

Alright the submission is in! Don't be shy about letting us all know what SGC grades it as!

FYI your address and phone number are both still visible through the lighter part of the black marker...I can make out everything except the first numbers of the zip but that can be located based on the city so you may want to redo the pic...

Can't wait until you let us know what SGC says!

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

After that revised scan it looks 100% good to me now. That OG scan was really misleading.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by CrackaJackKid

Here is the submission form.

Mr. Toe Moss
Great. Our bet is now in the hands of SGC. Part of the bet stipulations was a scan of the card you submitted. Not there in your post. If it is other than scan #1, then the bet if off. Several legitimate Merkle CJ scans have been posted and should not be used for this exercise.
As promised, I owe you you $30 for the submission and can send you a check, but need your address to do that. If you like, we can settle up once the card is returned and all will be revealed.

[CrackaJackKid]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Mr. Toe Moss
Great. Our bet is now in the hands of SGC. Part of the bet stipulations was a scan of the card you submitted. Not there in your post. If it is other than scan #1, then the bet if off. Several legitimate Merkle CJ scans have been posted and should not be used for this exercise.
As promised, I owe you you $30 for the submission and can send you a check, but need your address to do that. If you like, we can settle up once the card is returned and all will be revealed.

I posted the card once is received it from the seller. It’s in a couple posts up (front and back pics) do I need to post it again? You think I might have 15 CJ Merkles laying around that I’d cut up to send off for grading just to win a bet? Lmao

[Yoda]

No, I trust you sent the card to SGC that you posted images. Just I have been caught in a couple of bait and switch attempts and wanted to be careful. Let the chips fall where they may. I almost wish your card comes back with the scarlet letter to show how SGC's grading is currently degrading.