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Posted By: jay behrens

I was parnoid back in the late 80s. They were rebuilding corners on Goudeys with pulp from other Goudeys, creating realistic looking fake jerseys that fooled many experts, etc. I can only imagine how much more sophisticated they have become. I bought game worn jerseys and bats in the 80s, but I wouldn't touch them today knowing what I know. As was proven being part of the DiMaggio bat investigation, buying any piece of game used equipment is a leap of faith unless you get the piece directly from the hand of the player, not his agent.

High grade cards have also become a leap of faith since alteration methods have become so advanced. Give me a well worn card with some charater to it and I'll let the rich guys battle it out for the pretty looking cards.

Jay

I've just reached Upper Lower Class. I am now officially a babe magnet for poor chicks.