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Topic: 220194162587: Gus Grissom check
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southpaw6267
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posted 01-26-2008 09:22 PM
   
I am really trying to finish my Mercury 7 Display and this would be the final piece to the puzzle. Anyone have any thoughts about it or it's price. Thanks all, I read this site all the time I just wish I was more knowledgeable to contribute more but am still a neophyte. If anyone has a baseball question I am your man.  Thanks again all, Jim |
MarylandSpace
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posted 01-26-2008 10:37 PM
Unquestionably authentic.Price: okay, several years ago Grissom checks were in the $250 range. Garry |
southpaw6267
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posted 02-03-2008 09:35 PM
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Unquestionably authentic.
Thanks Gary, I took a chance and let it go with the $350 opening bid last time and it closed with no bids. It was relisted and I won it for $282 I am happy saved $70 bucks. Thanks for the opinion!Jim |
MarylandSpace
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posted 02-03-2008 10:55 PM
You are welcome Jim. It is great that you got one in the $250 range. . . and how 'bout our NY football Giants tonight?Garry |
Mark B
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posted 02-04-2008 02:10 AM
How anyone can say with confidence that this item is indeed authentic beats me... seriously guys the image is not what I'd call fool proof.It may well be authentic but with all the issues of late I wouldn't put my hand up without viewing a high res image of the item first. Pays to be sure or at least feel comfortable with it... Good luck. |
mjanovec
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posted 02-04-2008 11:01 AM
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How anyone can say with confidence that this item is indeed authentic beats me... seriously guys the image is not what I'd call fool proof.
While I agree that the words "unquestionably authentic" might be a little too strong for such an item, I think there is little doubt that this is likely an authentic item (assuming, of course, the Ebay selling is actually in possession of this item and aren't trying to sell a copy of the real deal). It is known that a dealer obtained a large supply of Grissom-signed checks from Betty in the past. So there is nothing particularly rare about these checks. In order to forge one of these checks, you would not only need to master the forgery of Grissom's signature, but also master the forgery of his handwritting in general, and the forgery of a vintage check (with vintage style paper, inks, type styles, perforations, and cancellations). That would be A LOT of work in order to forge an item that would only fetch $200-300. Someone with that talent would be better off just forging a simple signature on a vintage litho (which are in plentiful supply). Such an item, if forged masterfully, would easily bring in $1000, or more. Overall, I would say there is a very low probability that this check is a forgery. But, as with any item, a closer examination is always preferable in order to make a better buying decision. |
southpaw6267
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posted 02-08-2008 06:20 PM
Thanks for all the opinions all!!! I appreciate all sides.I got the check today and here is a better scan. Let me know what you think Jim 
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mjanovec
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posted 02-08-2008 07:17 PM
Signature and writing look fine. As long as the check appears to be on vintage paper and doesn't look like a copy...then I assume you have the real deal! |
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posted 02-08-2008 07:28 PM
Thanks - Paper is definitely vintage and you can't see it but the perforation marks where it was taken out of check book are on the edge. Also has a raised marking on it and stamped on reverse from bank. |
Scott
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posted 02-08-2008 07:35 PM
Looks very good to me, too. And as Mark has already mentioned, it is filled out in Grissom's hand. |
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