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09-26-2006, 10:49 AM #1
Re: Babe Ruth Signed Bat? Help Requested
Tim - On the bright side, there's always Coaches Corner!
"The knowledge that this guy has in his head, some of you would never be able to comprehend."
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09-26-2006, 11:17 AM #2
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Re: Babe Ruth Signed Bat? Help Requested
The signature is not authentic.
The examination was performed by Donald Frangipani, as per the knob.
The autograph will not pass PAAS, PSA/DNA, GAI.
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09-26-2006, 11:18 AM #3
Re: Babe Ruth Signed Bat? Help Requested
Sammy,
How did you know that by looking at the knob?
Thanks
Tim
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09-26-2006, 11:23 AM #4
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Re: Babe Ruth Signed Bat? Help Requested
On the knob is the following:
SEL - 184 DF
SEL are the initials of the person who sent the bat to Mr. Frangipani
184 is the 184th item Mr. Frangipani has looked at for this person
DF is Donald Frangipani
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09-26-2006, 11:30 AM #5
Re: Babe Ruth Signed Bat? Help Requested
Sammy,
That is awesome information as I had no idea. Not awesome in the fact that it isn't a legit signature, but awesome in that I think we all now have something new to watch for.
Since this item was sold as a vintage bat only, and not an autographed item...and I was foolish enough to buy it any suggestions for recourse?
My first thought is that I should simply hold onto the item or destroy it to keep the item out of the hobby. I would feel good about destroying it I guess even though I would still be out the $100.
Maybe I'll just see what the rest of the bat is like and remove the sig. Maybe it will make a nice display as is.
Thanks for the help! Sammy, great information!!!
Tim Byington
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09-26-2006, 11:46 AM #6
Re: Babe Ruth Signed Bat? Help Requested
Donald Frangipani probably wouldn't know a real Ruth signature from a fake one since he was responsible for thousands of fakes getting certified in the first place. I'd have a respectable authenticator check it out before you destroy it.
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09-26-2006, 12:22 PM #7
Re: Babe Ruth Signed Bat? Help Requested
Donald Frangiapani was part of the Operation Bullpen sting that busted the largest forgery ring. The Marino's (the forgers) sent the majority of their items to DF for authentication because they knew he would pass the items. A second opinion is necessary in this instance.
Rob L