Fake Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (ROMLB) ? ?

[Bhawk2]

Re: Fake Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (ROMLB) ? ?

In response to Sportsnbikes' comment about replica early baseballs (early 1900s) - who is making these? Is there an easy way to tell them from a real antique baseball? It's great that they are listed now as replicas, but what about the next time? I like the old balls, but I don't buy them now because I don't know if they are real or not.

[sportsnbikes]

Re: Fake Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (ROMLB) ? ?

In response to Sportsnbikes' comment about replica early baseballs (early 1900s) - who is making these? Is there an easy way to tell them from a real antique baseball? It's great that they are listed now as replicas, but what about the next time? I like the old balls, but I don't buy them now because I don't know if they are real or not.

According to the listing, there is a stamped "replica" that can only be seen with a blacklight. That's all fine and dandy but what happens when someone figures out how to get rid of that stamp? I am not sure who is making them but there are several listed on eBay.

[Roady]

Re: Fake Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (ROMLB) ? ?

According to the listing, there is a stamped "replica" that can only be seen with a blacklight. That's all fine and dandy but what happens when someone figures out how to get rid of that stamp? I am not sure who is making them but there are several listed on eBay.

The stitching is usually a give away.
Compare the stitching to real examples. Most of the replica stitching is larger and will be more raised than the real ones.

[xpress34]

Re: Fake Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (ROMLB) ? ?

The stitching is usually a give away.
Compare the stitching to real examples. Most of the replica stitching is larger and will be more raised than the real ones.

Agreed. I own about 6 pre 1933 balls and the thread used for the stitching appears thinner and is more 'pressed' into the ball.