Mickey Mantle Bat Question

pdheller

Please be kind, I am new member and this is my first post. I recently purchased this signed bat at a local auction. I know there are a lot of Mantle fakes out there but I figured before I spend a lot of money on "official" authentication I could ask some of you guys if you think it is even worth submitting. I have attached a pic below. If I got an amazing find great. If not, it would still like nice on my wall. I just curious what other collectors think.

Thanks
Pat
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csmtampa

Go and get your money back, that thing is bad.

gameusedhoop

Here's your pic:

bishop

Here is one Heritage gave me a few years back as a prize in their annual survey drawing

MisterBungle

I don't know the answer to your question, but here
is a gamma corrected and enlarged copy of your
photo. It might make it easier for someone to see.



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Ironmanfan

unfortunately, it's a crudely done forgery

Can you get your $ back?

IMF

Foo3112

I think you should get your money back and in the future, avoid buying any Mantle autos unless authenticated by one of the big companies. Easily one of the most forged autos in all of sports.