A couple of COA's - Legit? Scans added

raiderscott

My brother hit a couple of yards sales and picked up 4 autographed balls + a Munson rookie for $20/each. The lady was huge Yankees fan and looking to get rid of some stuff. Here's his description of the balls-

Reggie Jackson--The Score Board Inc. on an American League official ball

Derek Jeter--The Score Board Inc. on an official 1996 World Series ball and states that in the paper and on ball

Phil Rizzuto--Mickeys Place, Cooperstown NY, August 24, 1994 on American League Ball, auto says "Holy Cow Phil Rizzuto HOF '94"

Dave Winfield--Mickeys Place


I know I've read threads in the past questioning Score Board's authenticity. Is any of their stuff legit?

Any thoughts on Mickeys Place COA's?

I'm working on getting pics of the balls from my brother and a scan of the Munson. Thanks.

byronscott4ever

I don't think everything with Scoreboard is fake but there are a lot associated with them, not sure about the other names. You may just want to get a more credible look at all of them.

justmichael

I go to signings on Iduction weekend every year at Mickey's Place.They have Mays there every summer.I am not sure about the inventory they have though.

Ironmanfan

The autographs that Scoreboard sold are legit, it's just that they were one of the first players in the COA business and their COA's are easily copied (and placed with bad items)....

You have pictures of the autographs to share?

IMF

raiderscott

He's going to try and take pictures with his phone. If they don't come out well- I'll get my wife to take pictures with her digital camera.

JHS5120

The problem with scoreboard COAs is that it started as a legitimate business and then everyone started making copies of their COAs. They have no hologram, serial number or even name on most of their COAs so people would make copies or they would replace it with a PSA/DNA LOA and use the scoreboard COA on a forgery to make a profit.

Link

So if it has a scoreboard COA it isn't necessarily fake but the COA is worthless as an indicator of authenticity. It should be noted that Scoreboard Inc. has long been out of business so even if the autograph was fake, there is no legal obligation to replace it.

On a side note, Mickey's place is a fantastic store with a great reputation.

Jason

Ironmanfan

<< <i>The problem with scoreboard COAs is that it started as a legitimate business and then everyone started making copies of their COAs. They have no hologram, serial number or even name on most of their COAs so people would make copies or they would replace it with a PSA/DNA LOA and use the scoreboard COA on a forgery to make a profit.

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On a side note, Mickey's place is a fantastic store with a great reputation.

Jason >>



I've actually seen some fake Ripken autographs with Mickey's Place COA's so I would proceed accordingly

IMF

raiderscott

My brother has sent me the pictures, but when I try to attach the file it says it can't because it's over the 50kb max. The picture is 237kb. I'm not computer savvy by any means, so is there a way to get the picture below the 50kb mark or a way around that? Thanks.

vladguerrero

you should be able to adjust the size of the image in whatever picture viewing software you have on your computer (usually under edit), just save a copy at 20% of the original size.

raiderscott

Here are the scans. Let me knw what you think. I'm still working on getting the Rizzuto.

vladguerrero

i would say fail on the jeter and jackson, i can't comment on the winfield... at least a brand new baseball retails for about $20 so you could always use them in a homerun derby.

daddymc

<< <i>i would say fail on the jeter and jackson, i can't comment on the winfield... at least a brand new baseball retails for about $20 so you could always use them in a homerun derby. >>



Agree on Jeter and Jackson. Can't say I like the Winfield either.

Ironmanfan

Reggie & Winny are good IMO

IMF