Buying something in an auction or on eBay comes with the “caveat emptor” warning (that’s “buyer beware,” of course).
When The Athletic asked for people to send a photo of their most random piece of sports memorabilia, podcast host Tas Melas responded with a shot of Toronto Raptors program signed by future Hall of Famer Vince Carter that Melas paid $125 for.
But then Carter himself jumped in … and he said that wasn’t his autograph.
That then devolved into figuring just who’s signature it was — former Raps guard Alvin Williams got involved, and it became a whole thing on Twitter. Here’s how the whole thing unraveled:
A @mrvincecarter15 signed program I paid $125.00 for in a silent auction pic.twitter.com/YLDLBJBO5n
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) March 31, 2020
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but that’s not my signature that’s Alvin Williams autograph… https://t.co/vxgI6VzVgb
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) April 1, 2020
No wonder I was the only bidder. https://t.co/5xSLFNFVJr
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 1, 2020
Alvin hit the series-clinching shot against the Knicks. And gave his knees to the city of Toronto. I'm good with it.
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 1, 2020
Man… that’s not my signature. I’m not even in the photo 😂😂😂😂
— Alvin Williams (@20_awill) April 1, 2020
HAHHA. Just need John Wallace to confirm now. https://t.co/qY6DUFa6a1
— Tas Melas (@TasMelas) April 1, 2020
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