Found it interesting that both Leagues used the word "impossible"

Can't imagine there's much use for these but thought they were interesting enough to share with the group.

Jim

The believed pattern: Reggie inscribed "Mr. October" on every 25th serial number -- roughly 100 inscribed copies across the /2,500 run. Several specific serials also carry milestone HR inscriptions: #714 (Babe Ruth), #573 (Harmon Killebrew), #660 (Willie Mays), and #534 which is believed to be Jimmy Foxx even though it does not carry his name. All documented at findtheheroes.com.

But then there are #407 and #818. Both have "Mr. October", but they're not a 25th interval and not a HR milestone anyone has been able to pin down. One theory is the Mr. October inscription was added later and wasn't part of the original signing session, which would explain why they fall outside the pattern entirely.

Is 407 or 818 meaningful to Reggie's career specifically? A significant date, a stat, something from the 1977 World Series? We can't find an explanation. Anyone have a theory?

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There are 2 more items.
I gave up on authenticating this.
The reason is because Jim Morrison's signature looks like fake (authentication fee $300 :'( )
Janis Joplin autograph is too blurry.
I would really appreciate your opinion on this.

1. Are autographs more valuable as a grouping like this or is it simply the combined sum of all?
2. PSA says they can authenticate these types of things but suggest only getting one of the autographs on each page checked (the most valuable but I'm not sure which ones that might be).

Anyone have any experience in this? Thanks!

I can't find any mention of this in the PSA Autograph Grading Standards (https://www.psacard.com/services/autographgradingstandards)

Does anyone recognize this signature? I’m from the Cincinnati OH area in case that helps. Not saying it’s a Reds player but maybe…?

The Item:
This is a Manchester United 2008/09 Home Shirt (AIG sponsor, 07/08 Premier League Champions patches) signed by the full squad. I purchased it on eBay in 2009 from a seller named "worldwide-autographs".

My Situation:
I've had the shirt for 15 years and love it, but I'm now questioning the authenticity, mainly because of the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that came with it.

My Questions for the Experts:

1. The Signatures: Based on the photos, do the key signatures (Ronaldo, Giggs, Rooney, Van der Sar, etc.) look consistent with authentic examples from the 2008-2009 period? Do you see any obvious red flags?
2. The COA: The certificate was issued by the seller themselves. Does anyone recognize this specific style of COA, the hologram, or the lot number (LOT- 4383727)? Is this COA known to be associated with fake memorabilia?

I know the COA is a "Seller COA" and has little value, but I'm hoping the signatures themselves are genuine. Any insight is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

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However, with several players having passed away or being unavailable for TTM (through the mail), private, or show signings, certain signed cards have extremely low populations. As a result, when these rare autographed cards come up for sale, there is significant pent-up demand. Currently, a few low-population signed cards are ending soon, and the high bids reflect this strong demand.

Notably, one of the 10 PSA 10 Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer cards was cracked out for MJ’s secret signing in 2024. Of the 10, six received a PSA 10 card and auto grade, while four came back as PSA 9 card auto 10. One of these PSA 9/10 signed Jordans is now up for sale at Sotheby’s. It will be interesting to see how high the final price goes.

For reference, here is the PSA population report: PSA Pop Report – 1986 Fleer Basketball

This is my first time to this forum. I have a friend whose family just found what appears to be an original letter from Abraham Lincoln to a state Senator with which he signed at the bottom of the letter. Can anyone provide some advise on a couple things:

1. Who is the best source to authenticate the letter.
2. Who would be the best auction house to sell the letter.

Thank you very much for your assistance. Take care.

All the Best,

David

My wife is going through her parent's house as they've both been placed in Assisted Living due to Alzheimers (horrible), and came across a letter from ER to her stepmom's dad when he was a private about to be shipped off for WW2. I'm no autograph expert but it seems to match legit ones I've found online.

My question is what's the best place to do the authentication on someone like ER? Who would be the most reputable for someone more cultural than strictly political?

Thanks.

I am a first time just hoping to learn more about the autograph authentication process!

I have a large framed poster with an autograph of an old Minnesota Gophers hockey coach. It's number and signed by the artist as well. I feel like its too large to ship? Are there other ways to authenticate signatures?

Perhaps I am on the wrong track, is this even something that I should be pursuing given the niche market for something like this?

All advice is appreciated. My ultimate goal is to authenticate the signature, and establish some sort of value for the piece.

Thank you so much!

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