I was high bidder for a Cal Ripken Jr HR ball from his rookie year on Mears. The ball was inscribed by the pitcher and signed by Ripken with his holo, and it comes with a Mears LOA.

As much as I'd like to believe this was the actual HR ball, I'm a little skeptical about it, and feel that way the authenticity of a lot of older GU balls I see. At $360 for a purported Ripken HR ball, I figure the skepticism of others is reflected in the price.

For those of you who collect older GU baseballs, what do you look for to feel comfortable that the ball is authentic? Any opinions on the authenticity of the Cal Jr ball? https://sports.mearsonlineauctions.c...entoryid=97786

Thanks for any comments.