my friend has an old ball signed by ruth that was given to him some 25 years ago. he would like to sell it and wants to get it authenticated. since i don't know where to go for this i am asking this board; who is honest and can do this service? what is the fee for this service? how long does it take? where is the service located?

also, another friend has a pete rose mizuno gamer that was given to him by rose, and want to sell it. how much is he looking at getting? thanks everyone.

Please post a clear photo(s) of the signature and any logos. You will receive a response(s) in regard to the items authenticity. Perhaps this will save you 150.00 +/- for the authenticating fee.

i will need to get it from him to take a pic. he told me it came from a large estate sale here in florida. i will see what i can do.

BY LOOKING AT THIS PIC, CAN ANYONE TELL IF IT IS A GOOD SIG OR A FAKE ONE? MY COWORKER HAS HAD THIS FOR SOME 25 YEARS AND WANT TO SELL IT!
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Eric

There are honest and hobby respected autograph experts in various parts of the country. Incudes James Spence Authentication (PA), Mike Gutierrez (Pheonix), PSA/DNA and Global Authentication (both California) and Richard Simon (New York City). Some of the folks will appear at shows in different parts of the country, so it's possible to meet with one of them in person no matter where you live. If the ball is genuine, an LOA from any of these would enhance the value and salability.

If the ball is genuine and a primo example, an even better idea might be to consign it to a reputable auction house for sale. The ball would reach a wide audience of people with $$ and the auction house would handle the authentication (many using the just listed authenticators). Good auction houses include Mike Gutierrez Auctions, MastroNet, Lelands, Robert Edward Auctions, Sotheby's, Sporcarts Plus.

If the ball is genuine, your friend will get good money one way or the other. Ruth autographs balls always have been and will be in high deman.

let's try.

Interesting autograph. Who did the babe ruth signature?

I'd hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I highly doubt that that is an authentic Ruth signature. It doesn't match up to any of the authentic examples I've seen. The ball looks fairly new, as well. Are there any commissioners written on the ball?

Tim

The autograph is as fake as a three dollar bill. Sorry, but not even close to a decent forgery.

tim,
there aren't any markings on the ball. it's soo old and rough i can't make anything out on it.