Real Babe Ruth?

[ITguy1984]

[James]

I’m not a cheerleader for TPAs.  I’ve written plenty of critical things about them on here.  But they do provide some positives.  Plus, I was referencing PSA, JSA, and Beckett above...and Roger Epperson...the more reputable TPAs.  Anyone can print up a nice COA or LOA.

[Woody2Shoes]

On ebay, you can find a plethora of enchantingly official looking and ornate COAs that aren't worth the paper they're printed on, once you look at the piece they accompany! lol

[Steve]

Does it concern you that Piece of the Past has a bunch of items authenticated by Global available on their site?

[ITguy1984]

It does. But I judge each signature differently. I’ve seen Tom Brady’s with a GA and said no way. And one or two that I’ve seen that looked authentic with a GA cert.

this Ruth looks so close to classic examples though and it’s not GA cert. we will say what JSA says. I am no expert, but if I see live ink tomorrow I’ll be shocked if it’s not authentic 

[Steve]

I’m referring to a supposedly reputable dealer who has a bunch of items authenticated by a company known for forgeries.  Not referring to the Ruth, just the trustworthiness of the person.

[ITguy1984]

The key to autograph collecting.. trust no one. 

ive done more research on this than any other