What is the hobby come to?

[keithsky]

I saw this on Ebay and there is already 10 bids on it even though the guy says it's a replica. It looks almost real from the picture and I wonder how many people are wanting to by this to resell it as real to someone that will think it is real. Or better yet send it to Coach's Corner which will pass with flying colors I'm sure. I don't see the purpose other than to deseve someone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/BABE-RUTH-SIGNED...item439c94f5a8

[vwtdi]

unreal, I just watched it go off! A bid came in with about 2 minutes left (was at at 275 then), one with about 10 seconds left, then 2 more after that. 700 smackers! LMAO unbelievable

[Leon]

That is unbelievable. The seller did a fantastic job and did everything in the world right. Kudo's to them....

[Jim VB]

His first one sold for $610.

This one sold for $700.

He has another one up now.

I'm starting to smell a business plan and a way out of this nasty recession!

[batsballsbases]

This is one reason why I dont buy autographs. At least the guy tells you its not real. But someone gets this ball and puts it up for real tell me it wouldnt fool someone. Also if they can do this with this autograph I can see next Lou Gehrig,Ty Cobb, Cy Young and who knows who else starting to be re created very soon!!

[barrysloate]

I'm with Jim. This guy is probably making 25x what he paid for it, and he is fully disclosing that it is not original. Does everyone out there understand what the word "replica" means?