Disturbing trend in MLB authenticated balls?

[David]

I've never bought from MLB, but wouldn't you receive a mailing box and perhaps receipt to back up the item if the hologram really fell off? Also, the MLB site includes pictures of the items, so if you save the web page you could help verify.

[David]

If you bought the ball from MLB or auction house, you'd have evidence of your purchase. If I win something from Lelands, for example, I keep a copy of the invoice (showing I won the item) and print out a copy of the auction lot on my computer. I also keep records of personal checks I write when I purchase memorabilia. If there was issue, like the hologram fell off, I would have no problem I purchased the item.

[bigtruck260]

Most of the balls used in those photos are generic shots...from what I have seen.

[allstarsplus]

If you bought the ball from MLB or auction house, you'd have evidence of your purchase. If I win something from Lelands, for example, I keep a copy of the invoice (showing I won the item) and print out a copy of the auction lot on my computer. I also keep records of personal checks I write when I purchase memorabilia. If there was issue, like the hologram fell off, I would have no problem I purchased the item.

Many of the game used baseballs with holograms are purchased direct through team stores and like the Washington Nationals store you only get a cash register receipt so there is no real detail of the transaction.

Also, I wouldn't expect a hologram to fall off of a game used baseball or bat as they adhere real well.

The predominance of problems is the holograms making sharp contact with something so you get a smear or a chip in the hologram.

The new larger holograms appear to be holding up much better (so far).

Andrew