<< <i>I would have it authenticated, just my 2 cents >>
I agree. You know what would really suck? You hold on to the thing for 40 years, and in a grand ceremony on your deathbed, you give it to him. You tell the story of how you got it, and how you've held on to it for him all these years. You cry. He cries. You die, and six weeks later he goes to insure it, and when he does the required authenticity, PSA tells him "Sorry".
Then your disgruntled son disowns you and adds "Questionable Authenticity" to your headstone.
I agree that authentication of the autograph would probably be the best thing to do in the long run. Maybe the book will have to take a trip to sunny California before bedding down for the next thirty years. How much does Psa/Dna charge for a Ruth autograph?
Dennis, congrats! So happy this turned out great -- that really is a once-in-a-lifetime find. Only way I can imagine a Ruth auto (and the others) sneaking by a seller!
Definitely DO get them PSA/DNA and then have the documentation (and relative worth) kept right with them in the SDB. You don't want your son, or some future heir, to regret making the same selling mistake that allowed you to snag them.
Congrats again!
As for what PSA/DNA charges for autos, you can check their site and find that out.
Wasn't it Steve? As you could tell from my original reaction, I doubted -- but happily take it back. It's the kind of find any baseball fan would dream of!
Our family owns a Ruth auto. That is 100% legit. No reason to get it authenticated, unless you one day intend to sell. But you mentioned you won't, so just enjoy it. Great find !!!
I have often wondered what the difference was between 100 % Legit and lets say like 98% legit , other than the difference of 2 %
I don't think I could go on record saying something was 100% legit without some kind of proof .
But . . . That's just me .
Babe Ruth has one of the easiest sigs to copy .
I remember reading an article it was either from PSA or JSA they said they actually reject more "Babe Ruth" auto's than they authenticate .
I remember the number of balls and bats and cuts were staggering too , just forgot the exact number .
I also remember the stories the people would tell was equally impressive , only to come to find out they were either taken for a ride " Not unlike someone I know very well "
Just sayin . . . I'd get it authenticated anyway even if I weren't going to sell it , I just got's to know .
So assuming all of the 3 autos you shown were real, the book would be valued at approximately $7000 according to SMR. It would cost $425 (correct me if I'm wrong) to have PSA/DNA authenticate it.
These are just approximations I came up with, what do you guys think it would we worth (besides priceless)?
What a great find. I hope they're real. Thank you for sharing!
Like others have said.......... No need to ever authenticate it until you plan to sell.
One thing to think about, why would someone fake an autograph inside a book and hide it to be discovered later. Nope, the forgers dont work that way. Its the same with a team signed ball (no forger is going to fake 20+ sigs when a SS Ruth ball sells for much more).
No con is going to waste his time with a sig in a book when he can sign a ball and make 10+X more.
PS Ruth sigs are extremely common for the era, but they are also extremely in high demand too.
Nice find, enjoy
1921 Schapira Candy
1928 GH Ruth Candy (rare #6 chase card, sepia SF back variation)
<< <i>I bought a used record once that had a couple grams of coke inside the original owner forgot about >>
Joking or for real? That is pretty funny.
I bought a pair of shorts the other day and i felt something in the pocket that felt like a little plastic baggie of some substance. I was almost afraid to look, when I pulled the bag out- bam that hard stuff....thats right sunflower seeds.
I bought a mounted deer head once and when I went to package it pumpkin seeds and loose foam fell out of his ear. Some rodent was living in the deers head. >>
One thing to think about, why would someone fake an autograph inside a book and hide it to be discovered later. Nope, the forgers dont work that way. Its the same with a team signed ball (no forger is going to fake 20+ sigs when a SS Ruth ball sells for much more). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So what you're saying is there are no forged team signed baseballs , or forged team signed pictures , or forged team signed anything ?
Naturally a Bright white S/S Ruth baseball would sell for a huge premium , that's not even debatable , I'm just sayin , I don't think every forger is looking to make that 100 K a pop , it wouldn't be too long before they got popped .
As far as the forger using a baseball , first thing the forger would need would be a vintage baseball , versus a sheet of old paper , which one do you think is going to be easier to find , which one do you think is going to be cheaper , which one is going to hurt the pocket more when they reject it .
Now you just went out and bought a Vintage 1930's Official American League baseball that cost you about 600, maybe more depending on the condition you put you best Babe Ruth on there and it got rejected as a Fake , now you're out 600 bingos cause they didn't have all the skills they though they had .
One thing to think about would be why wouldn't someone fake an autograph in a book , it is a lot easier to get a hold of and a lot cheaper , you have more chances of getting one passed , rather than spending 600 bucks a chance .
I plan on sending it in to Psa/Dna in the near future. I've looked at it with magnification and I'm about 99% sure that it's authentic. When I opened the book and saw his autograph I was stunned. I can't recall the last time I've been that surprised and excited at the same time.
Are you going to cut it out and put it on a nicer display ? I don't think the value would change, but I'm no expert. That is one sweet Babe Ruth auto. Absolutely beautiful.
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<< <i>I would have it authenticated, just my 2 cents >>
I agree. You know what would really suck? You hold on to the thing for 40 years, and in a grand ceremony on your deathbed, you give it to him. You tell the story of how you got it, and how you've held on to it for him all these years. You cry. He cries. You die, and six weeks later he goes to insure it, and when he does the required authenticity, PSA tells him "Sorry".
Then your disgruntled son disowns you and adds "Questionable Authenticity" to your headstone.
Now please paypal me $150.
Definitely DO get them PSA/DNA and then have the documentation (and relative worth) kept right with them in the SDB. You don't want your son, or some future heir, to regret making the same selling mistake that allowed you to snag them.
Congrats again!
As for what PSA/DNA charges for autos, you can check their site and find that out.
Steve
you mentioned you won't, so just enjoy it. Great find !!!
I don't think I could go on record saying something was 100% legit without some kind of proof .
But . . . That's just me .
Babe Ruth has one of the easiest sigs to copy .
I remember reading an article it was either from PSA or JSA they said they actually reject more "Babe Ruth" auto's than they authenticate .
I remember the number of balls and bats and cuts were staggering too , just forgot the exact number .
I also remember the stories the people would tell was equally impressive , only to come to find out they were either taken for a ride " Not unlike someone I know very well "
Just sayin . . . I'd get it authenticated anyway even if I weren't going to sell it , I just got's to know .
These are just approximations I came up with, what do you guys think it would we worth (besides priceless)?
What a great find. I hope they're real. Thank you for sharing!
One thing to think about, why would someone fake an autograph inside a book and hide it to be discovered later. Nope, the forgers dont work that way. Its the same with a team signed ball (no forger is going to fake 20+ sigs when a SS Ruth ball sells for much more).
No con is going to waste his time with a sig in a book when he can sign a ball and make 10+X more.
PS Ruth sigs are extremely common for the era, but they are also extremely in high demand too.
Nice find, enjoy
1921 Schapira Candy
1928 GH Ruth Candy (rare #6 chase card, sepia SF back variation)
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<< <i>I bought a used record once that had a couple grams of coke inside the original owner forgot about >>
Joking or for real? That is pretty funny.
I bought a pair of shorts the other day and i felt something in the pocket that felt like a little plastic baggie of some substance. I was almost afraid to look, when I pulled the bag out- bam that hard stuff....thats right sunflower seeds.
I bought a mounted deer head once and when I went to package it pumpkin seeds and loose foam fell out of his ear. Some rodent was living in the deers head. >>
Gross!
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So what you're saying is there are no forged team signed baseballs , or forged team signed pictures , or forged team signed anything ?
Naturally a Bright white S/S Ruth baseball would sell for a huge premium , that's not even debatable , I'm just sayin , I don't think every forger is looking to make that 100 K a pop , it wouldn't be too long before they got popped .
As far as the forger using a baseball , first thing the forger would need would be a vintage baseball , versus a sheet of old paper , which one do you think is going to be easier to find , which one do you think is going to be cheaper , which one is going to hurt the pocket more when they reject it .
Now you just went out and bought a Vintage 1930's Official American League baseball that cost you about 600, maybe more depending on the condition you put you best Babe Ruth on there and it got rejected as a Fake , now you're out 600 bingos cause they didn't have all the skills they though they had .
One thing to think about would be why wouldn't someone fake an autograph in a book , it is a lot easier to get a hold of and a lot cheaper , you have more chances of getting one passed , rather than spending 600 bucks a chance .
Just my opinion .
That is one sweet Babe Ruth auto. Absolutely beautiful.
Just knowing he actually held that book in his hands .
And the proof is that hotdog grease stain on the back of the book .
J/K .
I just like to imagine he was tilting back frosties all day and sending the bat boy back and forth to the hotdog guy .
Or that Babe Ruth had his very own hotdog and beer guy on standby, standing by