Is this bench auto good?

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Sean1125
Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
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It's coming from a collection of sets/partial sets from 59-72, so mostly authenticity isn't a problem.

Does this auto look good to you guys?

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  • yankeeno7
    yankeeno7 Posts: 9,256 ✭✭✭
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    I am absolutely in shock you do not know.
  • mcadams
    mcadams Posts: 2,618 ✭✭✭
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    I don't know about good. I'd have to grade it a Near Good.
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  • scmavl
    scmavl Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
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    Sean, I don't like the angle of it. Not sure if that is much help, but I'd be a bit skeptical.
    2.5 is pretty much my speed.
  • Sean1125
    Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
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    He's got about 3000 cards, this is the ONLY autographed card from the bunch... He gave me the option to take it or not, I kind of figured if it's bad I shouldn't take it... Judging by the responses I'll say bad and pass on that one card.

    I figured I should take a shot since it probably will be included with the lot any way. To reiterate it is the single and only autographed card in the lot.

    I do need honest answers though, there is no reason for someone who put a collection like this together to fake one autograph on a lower dollar card in the lot, so if you are just posting to be a douche then you shouldn't post at all...
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  • mccardguy1
    mccardguy1 Posts: 1,525 ✭✭✭
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    I am pretty sure you know the answer to your own question! Hell you know the answer to every else's questions.
    I am on a budget and I am not afraid to use it!!
  • Sean1125
    Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
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    << <i>I am pretty sure you know the answer to your own question! Hell you know the answer to every else's questions. >>



    No, I don't know the answer or I wouldn't have posted it.

    I need to compile a list of my fun club, you guys all help keep my posts at the top, maybe I should stick your name in my thread and not expect a response.



    Edit:

    I've looked at PSA/DNA examples on ebay and it DOES look good, that's why I'm asking - hoping someone who is actually familiar with the autograph responds, not the usual douche comments from my fan club.

    This autograph is IDENTICAL...
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  • lifeshouldbefun
    lifeshouldbefun Posts: 431
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    I'll take the high road and not pile onto the "look at my CL find" thread

    You should have done that research before posting since you answered your own question
  • swartz1
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    did the edit king stop by yet?


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  • yankeeno7
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    << <i>
    I've looked at PSA/DNA examples on ebay and it DOES look good, that's why I'm asking - hoping someone who is actually familiar with the autograph responds, not the usual douche comments from my fan club.

    This autograph is IDENTICAL...
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    I think my comment was quite accurate as noted above. My douchyness always has relevance image
  • Sean1125
    Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
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    << <i>

    << <i>
    I've looked at PSA/DNA examples on ebay and it DOES look good, that's why I'm asking - hoping someone who is actually familiar with the autograph responds, not the usual douche comments from my fan club.

    This autograph is IDENTICAL...
    >>



    I think my comment was quite accurate as noted above. My douchyness always has relevance image >>



    I appreciate it. I really do, I just figure with 99% of the comments made on the board you can never know...





    << <i>I'll take the high road and not pile onto the "look at my CL find" thread

    You should have done that research before posting since you answered your own question >>



    I did do that research before posting, but second opinions are always nice.
  • summerof68
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    << <i>

    << <i>I am pretty sure you know the answer to your own question! Hell you know the answer to every else's questions. >>



    No, I don't know the answer or I wouldn't have posted it.

    I need to compile a list of my fun club, you guys all help keep my posts at the top, maybe I should stick your name in my thread and not expect a response.



    Edit:

    I've looked at PSA/DNA examples on ebay and it DOES look good, that's why I'm asking - hoping someone who is actually familiar with the autograph responds, not the usual douche comments from my fan club.

    This autograph is IDENTICAL...
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    I don't know the first thing about autographs but they don't look identical to me. There is a total of six legs as well as six peaks on the two N's in the name Johnny on your card. On the ball there are only five legs and five peaks. In other words there's an extra loop in one of the N's in the name Johnny on your card. I know nothing about autographs so this most likely isn't a significant observation on my part.
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  • handyman
    handyman Posts: 5,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Try PSA dna?
    They do an online guess. The scan is hard to tell.
    Edit to add.
    It does look like the ball I had signed in person. But the angle of the auto does look off like said before.
  • Sean1125
    Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
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    Hi summer, according to the boards I don't know much about autographs (and I know I don't - I've bought wayyyyy too many fake autos), but I can still look at handwriting.

    I believe are mistaking the line connecting the O to the N as a leg - it is just the angle and position of where it was signed (flat surface rather than ball) that caused that difference, this is just about the closest auto I could find and one of the few reasons I thought it to be authentic (and asked for more opinions)
  • Meatloaf
    Meatloaf Posts: 1,308
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    image

    This may help to compare. I can't tell from your pic. By chance do you have the card and can provide a high res image?

    Meatloaf
  • yankeeno7
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    << <i>Hi summer, according to the boards I don't know much about autographs (and I know I don't - I've bought wayyyyy too many fake autos), but I can still look at handwriting.

    I believe are mistaking the line connecting the O to the N as a leg - it is just the angle and position of where it was signed (flat surface rather than ball) that caused that difference, this is just about the closest auto I could find and one of the few reasons I thought it to be authentic (and asked for more opinions) >>



    Translation: I know nothing about autographs but your opinion doesnt matter because I already know the answer to my own question and I am able to determine authenticity myself.
  • davelinkbelt
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    Looks questionable to me.
    Working on 1971 Topps baseball set.
  • mccardguy1
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    << <i>

    << <i>I am pretty sure you know the answer to your own question! Hell you know the answer to every else's questions. >>



    No, I don't know the answer or I wouldn't have posted it.

    I need to compile a list of my fun club, you guys all help keep my posts at the top, maybe I should stick your name in my thread and not expect a response.
    ] >>



    Sean.....you know pretty much everything so you are expecting us to believe you didnt know if this auto was good? I think not!

    As for sticking something somewhere.....do what you need to do!
    I am on a budget and I am not afraid to use it!!
  • Meatloaf
    Meatloaf Posts: 1,308
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    Lot's of hate in here. It's only the internet...people need to relax and simmer down.
  • mccardguy1
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    << <i>Lot's of hate in here. It's only the internet...people need to relax and simmer down. >>



    No hate..just frustration thats all
    I am on a budget and I am not afraid to use it!!
  • yankeeno7
    yankeeno7 Posts: 9,256 ✭✭✭
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    Just a little fun...people need to have a sense of humor image
  • summerof68
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    << <i>Hi summer, according to the boards I don't know much about autographs (and I know I don't - I've bought wayyyyy too many fake autos), but I can still look at handwriting.

    I believe are mistaking the line connecting the O to the N as a leg - it is just the angle and position of where it was signed (flat surface rather than ball) that caused that difference, this is just about the closest auto I could find and one of the few reasons I thought it to be authentic (and asked for more opinions) >>



    Again I don't know anything about autos but I've looked both auto's over again and again and I keep seeing the same thing. The ball reads Johnny and the card reads Johmny. On the card the first n in Johnny has three full loops followed by two loops in the second n for a total of 5 loops. On the ball both n's have two loops for a total of 4 loops. Again this probably bears no significance.
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  • lifeshouldbefun
    lifeshouldbefun Posts: 431
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    I do need honest answers though, there is no reason for someone who put a collection like this together to fake one autograph on a lower dollar card in the lot, so if you are just posting to be a douche then you shouldn't post at all.

    Note the comment about Bench RC being a lower dollar card. It's nothing but another look at my awesome find thread, which is bunk. Next you'll tell us the remainder of the lot was all Mantle. Bench a lower dollar card, you are just pathetic
  • Sean1125
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    Understood summer, thanks for the comments.

    To Barry - I don't have a problem with your posts most of the time - You at least try to include some humor and don't post solely to rip people, some of the other guys are pushing it with strictly hate though. Those are the guys who need to stop posting.


    Obviously the above poster missed that the lot is "sets" and obviously has commons I said "in the lot" which signifies the separate stars and cards included - but he has to post because of his unhealthy obsession with young men - I posted absolutely no other cards for just that reason, I'm NOT advertising a damn thing and was hoping I would get a few affirmatives because having positive reinforcement is ALWAYS nice no matter WHERE it is.
  • Sean1125
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    << <i>

    << <i>Lot's of hate in here. It's only the internet...people need to relax and simmer down. >>



    No hate..just frustration thats all >>



    You should go call Jenny. Doug posted her number on the other thread.
  • thenavarro
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    Sean

    I believe the signature on the rookie is authentic. I just think it was a bit "hurried" sig but as far as authenticity I think it's good

    Mike
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  • TNP777
    TNP777 Posts: 5,711 ✭✭✭
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    Up to you man. If you think <it is> legit go for it. If you have any doubts I'd steer clear...

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  • miconelegacy
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    << <i>Sean

    I believe the signature on the rookie is authentic. I just think it was a bit "hurried" sig but as far as authenticity I think it's good

    Mike >>



    I agree. But if you feel uneasy about it, spend the $7 on a quick service.
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  • Ironmanfan
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    Sean:

    I believe the autograph to be authentic as well

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  • Jmhockey23
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    I also like it.
  • vintagechris
    vintagechris Posts: 468 ✭✭
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    Sean,
    I also like the auto and would possibly be interested in buying if you want to sell it.
  • mcadams
    mcadams Posts: 2,618 ✭✭✭
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    I'll stick with my original opinion of Ex good / Near Good. But I wouldn't say its Good.
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  • Sean1125
    Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
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    << <i>I'll stick with my original opinion of Ex good / Near Good. But I wouldn't say its Good. >>



    I gotcha image I agree!
  • MooseDog
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    Sorry to be late to the..um.."party".

    As I've said before, authentic is only part of the process. The big question is will it "pass". In this case I think it will. Also, it's one that can be submitted on a $10/$15 PSA/DNA special so yeah, I'd take the chance.

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