Game used Football question

[bryzzo2016]

Was wondering if this ball was legit.

There's a small "W" in the grain just to the left of the "Salute to Service" ribbon.
Is that a special marking Wilson only puts on game used footballs ?

All opinions welcomed.

[bryzzo2016]

Re: Game used Football question

There also appears to be a small "W" in the grain just to the left of the hand written 10 also.

[bryzzo2016]

Re: Game used Football question

Thanks to another member privately e-mailing me, I know this ebay seller:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chicago-Bears-vs-Packers-Salute-To-Service-Game-Used-Football-Mitchell-Trubisky/253274504539?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649

Is a known forger:

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=66508&highlight=momtoluis

This site is great, and just what it was made for.

[RaiderNationPDX]

Re: Game used Football question

To address the question on the stamping, the "W" is Wilson's trademark, stamped in the leather of their NFL on-field style balls. Since it's also on retail balls, the mark alone isn't an indicator of authenticity.

[Briggsd719]

Re: Game used Football question

This guy is getting out of control again. He now has a patriots ball and packers ball up for over 1000 a piece hopefully nobody bites. Keep posting on this guy it makes me sick that he's out there.

[Briggsd719]

Re: Game used Football question

Some poor guy just bought the patriots ball for 1500$. eBay is getting out of control and is gonna flood the market with this crap.

[punter96]

Re: Game used Football question

Worse thing eBay did was to remove buyer information. At least you used to be able to let people know they were getting screwed.

[Briggsd719]

Re: Game used Football question

I've counted this guy has had 42 balls up in the last 3 months alone under this account for over 8000$+ when does it become a thing for the law to take care of. With how long he's been doing it he's gotta be up into 6 figures.
Sorry hate to keep posting on this guy but it's disgusting.

[bryzzo2016]

Re: Game used Football question

I've counted this guy has had 42 balls up in the last 3 months alone under this account for over 8000$+ when does it become a thing for the law to take care of. With how long he's been doing it he's gotta be up into 6 figures.
Sorry hate to keep posting on this guy but it's disgusting.

I agree, this guy needs to be taken down for a big fall.