Pawn Stars: HUGE SWING for Babe Ruth Signed Bat and Glove (Season 5)

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An individual brings a potentially valuable outfielder's glove and a bat signed by Babe Ruth and Christy Matheson to a pawn shop, but an expert deems the bat likely fake due to inconsistencies in the signatures and historical timeline, declining to authenticate the items.

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  • The outfielder's glove brought to the pawn shop is appraised at a value ranging from $10,000 to $20,000, while the bat signed by Babe Ruth and Christy Matheson is estimated to be worth $50,000 to $100,000.
  • An expert examining the items raises concerns about the bat's authenticity, pointing out inconsistencies in the signatures and historical timelines of Babe Ruth and Christy Matheson, leading to the conclusion that the bat is likely fake and declining to authenticate either item.

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Recent questions

  • How much is a Babe Ruth signed bat worth?

    The Babe Ruth signed bat is speculated to be valued between $50,000 to $100,000.

  • Is a Christy Matheson signed bat valuable?

    The Christy Matheson signed bat's value is not mentioned.

  • How can I authenticate a signed baseball bat?

    Authentication of signed baseball bats requires expert examination.

  • What should I do if I suspect a fake signature?

    Consult an expert for verification and authentication.

  • Are dark signatures on sports memorabilia suspicious?

    Dark signatures on sports memorabilia can raise authenticity concerns.

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Summary

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Pawn shop evaluates rare baseball memorabilia

  • The individual brings an old outfielder's glove and a bat signed by Babe Ruth and Christy Matheson to a pawn shop for evaluation and potential sale.
  • The glove is estimated to be worth between $10,000 and $20,000, while the bat is speculated to be valued at $50,000 to $100,000.
  • An expert is called in to authenticate the items, expressing doubts about the bat's authenticity due to the dark signatures and historical inconsistencies.
  • The expert concludes that the bat is likely fake, citing discrepancies in the signatures and the timeline of Ruth and Matheson's careers, ultimately declining to authenticate the items.
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