Muzamil Khan2026-03-01T01:21:02+00:00That cardboard box sat on the closet shelf for ten years without a single inspection. When it finally came down, the autographs had faded to the point where some signatures were barely readable. Bold black Sharpie ink had turned gray across multiple balls. Authentication stickers had peeled away from the leather surface because trapped moisture had broken down the adhesive completely. The smell alone confirmed serious deterioration before even looking closely at the balls.
Research done after that discovery pointed directly...