Interesting interviews regarding authenticity of the 4.4 mil Babe Ruth jersey

[drc]

I note that Dave Grob is one of the top jersey experts in the field, and is as ethical and detail oriented as there is in the hobby. He's also a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by drc

I note that Dave Grob is one of the top jersey experts in the field, and is as ethical and detail oriented as there is in the hobby. He's also a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel.

and Chris Morales is a former secret service agent.....this means nothing.

I'm sure Dave Grob is a top expert and is ethical though. It's my experience in this hobby to EXPECT it to be FAKE first, then verify. Even if Dave says so.... "Ask Mears... it too late" does not give me much faith in the project...... and another thing.....

I have a wool suit from Nordstrom's that the moths got to after 2 years. This Jersey just "shows up" in 2004. I have a clear picture of that. it must be polyester. I'm sure it was tucked away and forgotten in grandmas ceder chest and bought at an estate sale.

[travrosty]

If only JSA did jerseys THEN I would feel 100% comfortable with this shirt.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by travrosty

If only JSA did jerseys THEN I would feel 100% comfortable with this shirt.

not me, I'd want to "ask Mears" and get a dual Certificate from PSA as well. Then I'd know it was real.....

seriously with all joking aside, The "ask Mears" line and "it's too late", do not come off anywhere near credible, reliable or professional when you've just sold a 4.4 million dollar item IMHO.

[Splinte1941]

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

not me, I'd want to "ask Mears" and get a dual Certificate from PSA as well. Then I'd know it was real.....

seriously with all joking aside, The "ask Mears" line and "it's too late", do not come off anywhere near credible, reliable or professional when you've just sold a 4.4 million dollar item IMHO.

Agreed. As I said previously, if the auction house peddling the item doesn't have some understanding of the authentication process they shouldn't be in the business.

[drc]

My guess is this thread involves mostly people who know little about game used jerseys. I don't know much about the area either, but I haven't offered an opinion about the jersey's authenticity.

[Splinte1941]

Originally Posted by drc

My guess is this thread involves mostly people who know little about game used jerseys. I don't know much about the area either, but I haven't offered an opinion about the jersey's authenticity.

Neither have I. I don't think anyone has said the jersey is fake. I'm really just questioning the process by which the jersey has been authenticated. Since no one alive can guarantee its authenticity, its a natural debate.

[Splinte1941]

Originally Posted by travrosty

If only JSA did jerseys THEN I would feel 100% comfortable with this shirt.

Love it.

Hauls of Shame has provided some unsubstantiated provenance to this jersey based on sources. Why is this so secretive?

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by Splinte1941

Love it.

Hauls of Shame has provided some unsubstantiated provenance to this jersey based on sources. Why is this so secretive?

how did haulsofshame find out something about its provenance, and the auction house couldn't?

[Splinte1941]

Originally Posted by travrosty

how did haulsofshame find out something about its provenance, and the auction house couldn't?

It's on the website...

"According to sources..."

I guess a private collector allowed the jersey to be displayed at the museum, the collector died while it was still there, and it was then sold by the family to another private collector...

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by Splinte1941

It's on the website...

"According to sources..."

I guess a private collector allowed the jersey to be displayed at the museum, the collector died while it was still there, and it was then sold by the family to another private collector...

...and we know the museum has never displayed bogus stuff before!