The official Mickey Mantle Pickup Thread. All Mick, all the time!

[Stonepony]

I think the King of Post War cards deserves his own pick up/ show off thread. Mantle cards are white hot and I want a place to go to see Mantles exclusively. Post them as you get them, or if you just want to show off...that's great too.
I'll start the thread with this beauty which arrived today.53 is the next 52.
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[irv]

Been posted many times, but it doesn't take much to entice me to post it again. :D

[tjenkins]

These two

http://toddjenkins.wikispaces.com/file/view/Mantle%2053%20Bowman%20%2359%20SGC%2055%20%284.5%2 9.jpg/578648665/593x949/Mantle%2053%20Bowman%20%2359%20SGC%2055%20%284.5%2 9.jpg
http://toddjenkins.wikispaces.com/file/view/69%20Mantle%20PSA%207%20oc.jpg/528298762/584x940/69%20Mantle%20PSA%207%20oc.jpg

Working on

http://toddjenkins.wikispaces.com/file/view/56%20Mantle.jpg/582315447/56%20Mantle.jpg

[Harliduck]

Just picked this one up for an upgrade on my 62 set...absolutely stole it and was shocked I won. I even had room in my cheap bid. Pays to be a night owl, and I am amazed that anyone would end their auctions at such odd times...


http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0QAAAOSwLpdW-ViE/s-l1600.jpg



Also picked up another 61...another set upgrade...



http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3E4AAOSwGYVXAYes/s-l1600.jpg

[the 'stache]

Because seven topics about Mantle on the front page wasn't enough. :p

[Peter_Spaeth]

A couple you don't see every day.

[Stonepony]

A couple you don't see every day.

Yeah I have some Mantle envy over your Bazooka...

[ullmandds]

it's about damn time!!!!!!

[Sinker Slider]

Twist my arm . . .

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/31884129/Mantle.jpg

[KCRfan1]

Ok John,

You've piqued my interest. What did you get the '62 Mantle for? That is one year of his cards that I believe to be undervalued.

Nice card.

[Leon]

Date/Time
Activity .. Location

5/11/2016 - Wednesday

7:33 am.. On FedEx vehicle for delivery.. PLANO, TX

6:31 am.. At local FedEx facility.. PLANO, TX

12:59 am.. At destination sort facility.. DALLAS, TX

[jmb]

Nice eye appeal on the 2.5 Bowman Mantle.

I hope that isn't a pen mark on the Mick's forehead on the 62 ?

[ullmandds]

Nice eye appeal on the 2.5 Bowman Mantle.

I hope that isn't a pen mark on the Mick's forehead on the 62 ?

looks like pen to me.

[Peter_Spaeth]

looks like pen to me.

No it's on all of them.

[jmb]

No it's on all of them.

Thanks. I haven't owned a 62 in a LONG time.

[LuckyLarry]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/mick53.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/mick53.jpg.html)
Twenty plus years ago this beauty was in the showcase of a since closed up shop here in Jacksonville. Cost me $30 and a 1988 Score baseball factory set.
Larry

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[jmb]

W :eek: W !

[KCRfan1]

Bob,

You have some absolutely insane stuff.

[begsu1013]

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[KCRfan1]

( In unison )

Hi Bob!

Isn't belonging to this site for addicts like all of us, like an alcoholic living next door to a liquor store?

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[Leon]

Great cards so far. The '52 is off the charts, Bob. And Dave's initial entry has me still going back to see if I can see an iota of "off-centeredness". And so many other greats ones shown, very nice...
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Don't know what the technical grade will be but this '51 has some good eye appeal in hand in light of the wrinkle/crease running vertically on the right. It runs about 63.5% of the width of the card (that's a joke but it might be close). Oh well....
My goal as an auctioneer was to have the card in hand look exactly the same as on the screen. I remember adjusting a few settings so they would come out that way when the lucky winner viewed them in hand. This looks as good or better in hand. When I first got into collecting again, as a 30 something, I had a PSA 6 1951 Mantle and eventually sold it when I went backward, time-wise, into pre-war. This card probably has better eye appeal, the crease not withstanding than that first one.

Date/Time
Activity .. Location

5/11/2016 - Wednesday

7:33 am.. On FedEx vehicle for delivery.. PLANO, TX

6:31 am.. At local FedEx facility.. PLANO, TX

12:59 am.. At destination sort facility.. DALLAS, TX

[MetsBaseball1973]

That Mantle rookie looks better than MANY sixes and sevens. Centered and registered. Savvy pickup, sir.

[Stonepony]

Yep, that's a really nice card!

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[Rookiemonster]

I'm getting dizzy from that autographed 52 mantle. Insane card Bob! Leon that rookie is so fresh and so clean.

[Rookiemonster]

Not is the race for the nicest card in this thread. But this is a card I've wanted for a long time.

[ullmandds]

IT's the club to be in these days!!!! Funny Of all the Cobbs, Ruths I've owned and/or currently own...my last 2 mantle acquisitions put one of the biggest smiles on my face of any of them.

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[Stonepony]

IT's the club to be in these days!!!! Funny Of all the Cobbs, Ruths I've owned and/or currently own...my last 2 mantle acquisitions put one of the biggest smiles on my face of any of them.

That statement is actually very telling. Remember 80-90s stock guru, Peter Lynch's strategy.... Buy companies that make you happy.
I too get silly when I get a Mantle.

[jmb]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/SW3packs/1951B%20MM4.5_zpsrytt01yy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/SW3packs/1952%20Bowman%20Mantle%20psa%205%209563_zps1e20f71 j.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/SW3packs/1952T%20MM2.5_zpswvftu8va.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/SW3packs/1956TMantle4NDEC_20151205_0001_zps8cropon6.jpg

The 51B and 52T are recent additions. I've always felt the 51B was very underappreciated.

[JoeyFarino]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/sw3packs/1951b%20mm4.5_zpsrytt01yy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/sw3packs/1952%20bowman%20mantle%20psa%205%209563_zps1e20f71 j.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/sw3packs/1952t%20mm2.5_zpswvftu8va.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/sw3packs/1956tmantle4ndec_20151205_0001_zps8cropon6.jpg

the 51b and 52t are recent additions. I've always felt the 51b was very underappreciated.

holy sh*t!

[pawpawdiv9]

ok, enough.

why don't all you pre war guys go back to the other side and quit gobbling up all the nice 51 mantles?

sheesh!


Funny how you say that...I been wanting to upgrade my 51 RC...but I decided the PRE-WAR route and stuck to it, it seems for now, unless for some odd reason Leon wants to departs that 51 Mays??? That would make me a happy camper :D

@Bob: Your just killing it bro!!!!
others: Keep up those great additions, even tho I am not partaking, I enjoy others having all the fun

[Leon]

My newest addition is so I can have some eye candy at the local shows I will be doing. It isn't for sale now but eventually will have a price on it which will indicate I want it in my case more than I want to sell it. :) I have always liked his true rookie.

[mikemb]

Here are a few of my favorite Micks

[KCRfan1]

Joe Barr

That is a great looking 56!

[KCRfan1]

Mike I love the switch hitter connects!

Gives all of mantles stats and is very undervalued imo.

[Johnny630]

On of my Mantle Favorites :-) great cards guys !!

[ullmandds]

god I had like 6 or 7 of those giant 64 topps mantles when I was a kid...all long gone!!!!

[MikeGarcia]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/BGSMANTLES_NEW.JPG

[rgpete]

Different

[rgpete]

What about the coke caps

[DeanH3]

Awesome '51's and '52's fellas. Unfortunately I can't join that club. But I'm loving these two.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/DeanH4/post-war/39584/1953-topps-mickey-mantle

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=813&pictureid=19398

[jmb]

Big fan of the 54 Dan-Dee. Beautiful card.

[ullmandds]

Love the dandee!! As a kid I had a 57 through 69 mantle as well as many all-star cards and group cards. Truth is I spend most of my time on the vintage side but I am a closet 50s and 60s collector too. I will post some of my other mantles later .

[aconte]

Sweet Dan dee. Great looking 4.5.

[ullmandds]

more my style(condition) of modern collecting.

[Bestdj777]

A couple that I don't think I ever showed in the pickup thread (plus my two favorite Venezuelans):

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/s-l1600_zpsxh9itdve.jpg

http://http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/card4_zpsu4ugmblj.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/s-l1600_zpsjvosg9mp.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/card4_zpsu4ugmblj.jpg

[Stonepony]

i hope someone gets a nice Heritage pickup. Here's an Ebay win from a couple months ago.
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[Neal]

sweet Dan-Dee!

lot of home runs here ....

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[Bestdj777]

A couple of fairly rare cards:

1 of 3 graded (traded a 1 of 1 Mantle for this to help someone complete their set):
http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/1962%208%20of%20Clubs_zpsd8zsqp3l.jpg

Doubt there are many of these:
http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/PostCanadian_zpsbc114564.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/photo11_zps9ed8dee9.jpg

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[HRBAKER]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/Mantles.jpg

[Stonepony]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/Mantles.jpg

That 57 is fantastic, Jeff

[HRBAKER]

Thanks, it's real and it's spectacular. :D

[midmo]

I love the 51 & 53 Bowmans. Hope to pick those up one of these days. Here's the few I have...

http://www.collectingbrooklyn.com/net54/mantles.jpg

[mid50sbaseball]

only leaves that centered, unaltered 52b to complete the signed run.

should be back tomorrow in new holder...

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/18292089/52mantle5.5psadnaflyer.jpg

bloody hell...:eek::eek::eek:


I've shown this one on here before but hey it's my only Mantle (so far) and was actually a gift from my wife which makes it that much better for me :)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/texans81/PC/Cards/Vintage%20Singles/IMG_zpsa822fd90.jpg

[KCRfan1]

Justin, that '63 Mantle pops of color!!!

mid50's, you have an awesome wife to to find a '56 that looks so nice and then spring to get the card as a gift for you! Sounds like you have 2 keepers there!!

[jerrys]

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[Johnny630]

Don't think I'll ever part with this one !

[Bill77]

My $15.00 Mantle.
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[KCRfan1]

Don't think I'll ever part with this one !

Very cool!

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[Taxman]

Bob,
Do you have the elusive 69 white letter signed? Here are a few of my Mantle's.

http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a476/mrmint231/DA9A4224-12D1-49C7-9950-F52305D98C17_zpsufkccjak.jpg
http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a476/mrmint231/A0DF8A49-76B8-4095-9542-B59EB6EBEC01_zpsunj1p96r.jpg

[irv]

WOW! :cool:

[ullmandds]

WOW, kirk...nice collection!!!!

These 2 came from antique shows/stores here in st paul in the last year.

[Johnny630]

Bob Cracker Jack is on the run!! Can't find him!! 😁

[Johnny630]

Wow taxman!! Your collection is off the hook man!!

[Taxman]

Few more Mick.
http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a476/mrmint231/ECECF595-29BF-45AD-A31E-B9D36EA91A44_zpslv4cmavk.jpg
http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a476/mrmint231/81CF1BDD-849F-49AE-80C8-5A936E64559A_zpsipnbcvwg.jpg

[MetsBaseball1973]

Taxman, I like your style.

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[Taxman]

I'll trade addresses with you. ;) Supposedly there are only 3 white letter signed.

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[AustinMike]

A few Micks I haven't seen posted yet.

Still looking for a nice '59 Bazooka Mantle, Peter, if anyone, Peter, has one, Peter, they, Peter, want to sell to me. :D

[KCRfan1]

Amazing collections and card posts!

[Bestdj777]

I didn't know you had a Post Canadian panel Mike?!?! How is that not in my collection? I say you be a good friend a gift that one to me :). I've got a really beat 1964 Topps Giant I could trade you :)

[pokerplyr80]

Recent Mantle additions. Great idea for a thread by the way.

[MetsBaseball1973]

Awesome Micks, Pokerplyr! As good as it gets on the 1951. Better than some higher grades. That 1953 looks dead to rights centered. The 62 and 57 were the ones you posted from MattyC, right? I can tell they were his from the centering! Man that 62 looks like a 9 from this distance!!!!!!

[pokerplyr80]

Thanks yeah the 57 and 62 were both from MattyC, he has a great eye. I haven't seen a nicer one for the grade in either case. I don't have any that I hadn't shared elsewhere but thought I should add something to this new Mantle thread.

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[Stonepony]

The first Mantle I ever bought was a Red Heart. I really love the image of a happy, youthful Mick. Very excited to have upgraded it with this Heritage win:
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[ullmandds]

The first Mantle I ever bought was a Red Heart. I really love the image of a happy, youthful Mick. Very excited to have upgraded it with this Heritage win:
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wowsers!!!!!

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[irv]

The first Mantle I ever bought was a Red Heart. I really love the image of a happy, youthful Mick. Very excited to have upgraded it with this Heritage win:
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I think that is why I like the 56 Topps card so much. Mickey looks real happy in that pic and it's a great shot of him.

Just wish I had of purchased one months ago instead of trying to find an affordable now. :(

[brian1961]

The first Mantle I ever bought was a Red Heart. I really love the image of a happy, youthful Mick. Very excited to have upgraded it with this Heritage win:
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Dave, heartiest of congratulations on this acquisition. I could look at that gem all day. Come on SGC, why not a 98 GEM!?!?!?!? At least PSA will reward cards with a Gem MInt 10 here and there, but you guys VIRTUALLY NEVER DO!

I know, I know, they must have spotted SOMETHING on the backside to give it "just" the 96 MINT. Grading, after all, involves the whole card, and not just the most important front side.

Regardless Dave, even better than the near-perfect centering are the outstanding colors and picture registry. In the coin world, as I remember they term that "a perfect strike", which this Mantle blasts out of the park!!!

As Maurice Chevalier said in that wonderful Disney movie, In Search of the Castaways, ENZHOY IT!:D

Thanks for sharing this masterpiece Red Heart Mickey Mantle with us. ---Brian Powell

[CW]

Fantastic Mantles, guys!!

The thing that gets me about the cards Bob posts, like the signed '52 Topps, is... where the hell does he find these?? :)

Here's a Mantle from the collection

http://i.imgur.com/piMi5F0.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MJX8yWp.jpg

[aconte]

Nice 51 Bowman Mantle.

[pokerplyr80]

That signed contract is really cool, and I don't remember seeing a nicer psa 2 51 Mantle.

[pawpawdiv9]

I don't remember seeing a nicer psa 2 51 Mantle.

I agree here. This looks more like a 3 compared to my bvg2 I have. Maybe it the tape mark on the reverse that doomed it. NICE!!

[Den*nis O*Brien]

The '54 Red Heart previously shown was wonderful. All of the posts in this thread were great to view. I got this Bowman example from a local guy who pulled it from a pack as a kid. A true story.

[Stonepony]

The '54 Red Heart previously shown was wonderful. All of the posts in this thread were great to view. I got this Bowman example from a local guy who pulled it from a pack as a kid. A true story.

The 54 has grown on me a lot. Looking for the right one. I can't remember if I've ever pulled a Mantle. Likely would have to have been a 69. Nice story, Dennis

[jmb]

http://i.imgur.com/piMi5F0.jpg

Damn, that's an awesome 2 !!

The Red Heart is off the charts.

[mcreel]

Here are my two.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160515/5bbbd56f5fce155c9f0289031d679cb4.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160515/0c193e6d62523400a986f52ec1d78ecb.jpg

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

[irv]

Finally got Mick out of the cube he had been in for over 25 yrs.

Pics/scans look much better now imo. (sorry about the Mays, I didn't think to take singles when I freed them both from their cubes)

[Paul S]

You guys make me wistful - so many Mantles I don't own anymore. Here's one that hasn't been shown yet...pardon the water damage, adds "character". (went to another board member recently but I don't think he'd mind me posting it).

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[irv]

new tomb and finally displayed together

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/begsu1013/52mantle5.5psadna_zpsjgfkugtm.jpg

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/24688626/51mantle3psadna.landscape.jpg

Drool worthy! :cool:

[Laxcat]

3 of my favorites that I haven't seen posted yet.

[CW]

Thanks, guys, for the comments on the '51B. No creases and, yep, the stain on the back brought it down to the G grade.

Those do look much better, irv. Nice pair!

That signed duo looks amazing, Bob!

That '64 Venezuelan is a great card, Matt.

[MetsBaseball1973]

CW, your 1951 Mantle Rookie just simply LOOKS better than 99% of them. :cool:

Yes including sevens, sixes, and fives. What an AWESOME and unique card you have there.

[Bestdj777]

Great Rawlings Premium Paul :)

[irv]

Thanks, guys, for the comments on the '51B. No creases and, yep, the stain on the back brought it down to the G grade.

Those do look much better, irv. Nice pair!

That signed duo looks amazing, Bob!

That '64 Venezuelan is a great card, Matt.

Thanks, CW!

Some pretty nice cards in this thread! Wish I had of collected more over the years.

[Paul S]

Great Rawlings Premium Paul :)

Thanks, Chris!:)

[AustinMike]

I didn't know you had a Post Canadian panel Mike?!?! How is that not in my collection? I say you be a good friend a gift that one to me :). I've got a really beat 1964 Topps Giant I could trade you :)

Hey Chris, to show you what a good friend I am, I'll gladly trade you the Canadian Post panel. Either one of your 1952 Topps Mantles would do. I'll even let you pick which one. :)

Some really nice Mantles shown guys. I'm not much into autographs, but the '51 Bowman and '52 Topps autographed cards are sure nice.

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[Laxcat]

another oddball

Printed courtesy of Sports Collectibles of Houston!

[JoeyFarino]

new tomb and finally displayed together

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/begsu1013/52mantle5.5psadna_zpsjgfkugtm.jpg

http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/24688626/51mantle3psadna.landscape.jpg

Boner worthy! Holy sh*t

[clydepepper]

These were actually purchased in the fall of last year...I just noticed this thread today.

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[irv]

These were actually purchased in the fall of last year...I just noticed this thread today.



WOW, again! :cool:

[Bestdj777]

My latest pickup and one of my top 10 Mantle cards:
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/X~8AAOSw~oFXK7S9/s-l1600.jpg
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/84EAAOSwQNRXK7TG/s-l1600.jpg

[ullmandds]

[QUOTE=clydepepper;1540433]These were actually purchased in the fall of last year...I just noticed this thread today.


Got any stock tips?

[clydepepper]

[QUOTE=clydepepper;1540433]These were actually purchased in the fall of last year...I just noticed this thread today.


Got any stock tips?


I don't know how wise it would be to follow my stock tips:


'Instead of re-investing your dividends, use them to purchase cardboard.'


I will say that Mantles appear to hold their value more than many stocks.
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[tedzan]

OK, here are some Mickey Mantle's for starters......will post some more later on.


.... Type 1 .................................................. .................................................. ..... Type 2

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/tz1234zaz/mmantle52t.jpg . http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/52TMantleSGC40_zpsc6162664.jpg




1952 Topps reprint set (issued 1982)
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/52TMantle1982rpx.jpg . http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/52TMantle1982rpB.jpg




http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/1952BxMaysMantle50x_zpsa57f3cbd.jpg




http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/1953berramantlesnider.jpg . http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/1953BerraBauerMantle.jpg



http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/JoeDiMagMickeyMantleAutog.jpg




1969 TOPPS very rare blue color variation
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/1969TblueMantle50x.jpg . http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/1969TgrayMantle50xx.jpg



http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/MickeyMantleRestaurantCardx.jpg . http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/MickeyMantleRestaurantCardBx.jpg



1953 Camel Cigarettes Adv.
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/MickeyMantleZoeAnnOlsenAdv25x.jpg




http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/1963PhilliesCigarsMantlePrem25.jpg............ 6 1/2" x 9" glossy photo


http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/63PhilliesCigarsGlovePixADV.jpg



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[bnorth]

Here is my Mint 55 Bowman. I would call it Gem Mint except for the barely noticeable speck of paper loss on the back.:D

[Peter_Spaeth]

I have always seen the Phillies Cigar Mantle referred to as a 1961 issue. Is that wrong? You say 1963.

(mine)

[Bestdj777]

I looked at both of my boxes--the advertisement for the gloves/photos is on the back of each of these--but unfortunately no dates are present anywhere on them.

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/_58_zpsqcypvqqi.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/_57_zpsr0a9nyys.jpg

[Sean]

It's a much sharper card in real life, but this is a lousy scanner. 231731

[irv]

It's a much sharper card in real life, but this is a lousy scanner. 231731

My scanner makes my cards, especially the borders, look gray?

They are much whiter in hand but I can't figure out how to get them to look better?

Not a card but a pic of my Uncle Sam with Mickey Mantle at a 1958 World Series game. (For those that haven't seen it?)

[Stonepony]

It's a much sharper card in real life, but this is a lousy scanner. 231731

65 one of my fav Topps issues. Great card Sean

[tke1600]

Just got this from a great member on here. First Mick rc!

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa429/tke1600/30D9E3FE-F0BE-47CF-89E7-410EB60897C0.jpg

[Sean]

65 one of my fav Topps issues. Great card Sean

Thanks. '65 were my first cards (as an 8 year old), and I still think that they're the best looking set of the sixties. :)

[tedzan]

I have always seen the Phillies Cigar Mantle referred to as a 1961 issue. Is that wrong? You say 1963.

(mine)


My understanding is that this was a 1963-64 issue.



http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/1963PhilliesCigarsMantlePrem25.jpg............ 6 1/2" x 9" glossy photo


http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/63PhilliesCigarsGlovePixADV.jpg



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[Leon]

On its way to me....creased but ok....I seem to be liking creased cards lately..

http://luckeycards.com/1952mantle.jpeg

[Stonepony]

On its way to me....creased but ok....I seem to be liking creased cards lately..

http://luckeycards.com/1952mantle.jpeg

Welcome to the fray! ( as you like to say)

[Peter_Spaeth]

My understanding is that this was a 1963-64 issue.




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The Standard Catalog lists it as 1961 for what it may be worth.
https://books.google.com/books?id=WSs0DEQyzVkC&pg=PA315&lpg=PA315&dq=phillies+cigar+mantle+standard+catalog&source=bl&ots=NleRjMZqRO&sig=ZY4U_R3e3XGP6hNK4SC0V10cQfA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiz6cflrubMAhWBcz4KHUaJD-AQ6AEIKDAC#v=onepage&q=phillies%20cigar%20mantle%20standard%20catalog&f=false

[njdunkin1]

On its way to me....creased but ok....I seem to be liking creased cards lately..

http://luckeycards.com/1952mantle.jpeg

Leon as a peasant/forum owner is just a coverup...Scrooge Mcduck-like amounts of cash! Very nice pickup :)

[begsu1013]

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[pokerplyr80]

It's a much sharper card in real life, but this is a lousy scanner. 231731

Looks pretty sharp to me. Nice card. Same with that 52 Leon. Crease or not it looks great.

[Leon]

I took out a loan :(
Thanks for the kind words though. As the 'ole sales-saying goes, it's nice for the grade. FYI, would love to have an even nicer one but they are getting way out there nowadays.

Leon as a peasant/forum owner is just a coverup...Scrooge Mcduck-like amounts of cash! Very nice pickup :)

[MetsBaseball1973]

That's a great pickup. Amazing centering!

[njdunkin1]

I took out a loan :(
Thanks for the kind words though. As the 'ole sales-saying goes, it's nice for the grade. FYI, would love to have an even nicer one but they are getting way out there nowadays.

The market is definitely out of control right now when it comes to these. Any thoughts I had about saving up for one as an investment are long gone.

[BeanTown]

Nice pickup Leon and congrats to all amazing Mantle owners in this thread. Wish I still had my Hunters Mantle I bought from Verkman back in the day. Oh well. So, will the trend continue to go up to like Roger Maris, Pete Rose, Mike Schmidt, Cal Ripken, etc... OR down to Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Wajo, etc...?

[Sean]

I took out a loan :(


Yeah, I had to do the same to get my CJ Mathewson in REA. :p

[Jdoggs]

Congrats Leon very nice card!

[ValKehl]

Leon, have you become a deserter? That (nice!) '52 mantle doesn't look like a pre-War card to me!! :D
Val

[Leon]

Leon, have you become a deserter? That (nice!) '52 mantle doesn't look like a pre-War card to me!! :D
Val

Not a deserter but if I am going to do local shows around here (DFW) I have to have some eye candy for my cases. This '52 is a collection card but will have a high price on it....then as time goes by, the price will come in line when I need to let 'er go. It's all fun...and who knows, he may stay forever. I have always liked '52 MIcks and have been runner up on a few over the years, in auctions.

[pawpawdiv9]

Leon, she's a beauty. It presents well. Defintely you'll get everyone glancing at it when they walk by. Pat yourself on the back, you did well.

[clydepepper]

Leon- I'm glad you got one you like and could afford.

It's weird that I just bought another Ruth and another Wagner, but couldn't even consider trying for a '52T Mantle...something's wrong there.

oh well....


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[tedzan]

http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/.jpg

[begsu1013]

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[Sean]

Bob, show us the back. :)

[begsu1013]

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[rgpete]

Mantle and Team

[bobsbbcards]

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1951/1951bowman/51Bowman253Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1952/1952bowman/52Bowman101Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1952/1952topps/52Topps311Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1953/1953bowman/53Bowman044BerraBauerMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1953/1953bowman/53Bowman059Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1953/1953topps/53Topps082Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1954/1954bowman/54Bowman065Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1954/1954dandee/54DanDeeMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1954/1954redheart/54RedHeartMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1955/1955bowman/55Bowman202Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1956/1956topps/56Topps135Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1957/1957topps/57Topps095Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1957/1957topps/57Topps407MantleBerra.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1958/1958topps/58Topps150Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1958/1958topps/58Topps418WSBattingFoes.jpg

[bobsbbcards]

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1959/1959bazooka/59BazookaMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1959/1959topps/59Topps010Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1959/1959topps/59Topps461MantleHits42nd.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1959/1959topps/59Topps564MantleAS.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1960/1960topps/60Topps160RivalAllStars.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1960/1960topps/60Topps350Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1960/1960topps/60Topps563MantleAS.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961bazooka/61BazookaPanel01.jpg

[bobsbbcards]

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps044ALHomeRunLeaders.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps300Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps406MantleBlasts.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps475Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps578MantleAS.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1962/1962topps/62Topps018ManagersDream.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1962/1962topps/62Topps053ALHRLeaders.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1962/1962topps/62Topps200Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1962/1962topps/62Topps318TheSwitchHitter.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1962/1962topps/62Topps471MantleAS.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1963/1963topps/63Topps002ALBattingLeaders.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1963/1963topps/63Topps173BombersBest.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1963/1963topps/63Topps200Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1964/1964toppstattoos/64ToppsTattoosMantle.jpg

[bobsbbcards]

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1964/1964topps/64Topps050Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1964/1964topps/64Topps331ALBombers.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1965/1965topps/65Topps003ALHRLeaders.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1965/1965topps/65Topps005ALRBILeaders.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1965/1965topps/65Topps134WSGame3.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1965/1965topps/65Topps350Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1966/1966topps/66Topps050Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1967/1967topps/67Topps150Mantle.jpg

[bobsbbcards]

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1967/1967toppspunchouts/67ToppsPunchOutsMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1967/1967toppsstandups/67ToppsStandUpMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1967/1967toppstestdiscs/67TestDiscMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1968/1968toppsactionstickers/68ToppsActionStickerPanel07.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1968/1968toppsactionstickers/68ToppsActionStickerPanel10.jpg

[bobsbbcards]

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1968/1968topps/68Topps280Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1969/1969globeimports/69GlobeImportsMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1969/1969topps/69Topps500bMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1969/1969toppssupers/69ToppsSuper24Mantle.jpg

[jmb]

:eek::eek::eek:

[bobsbbcards]

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1960/1960bazooka/60BazookaMantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1962/1962bazooka/62BazookaMantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1963/1963bazooka/63BazookaMantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1964/1964bazooka/64BazookaMantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1965/1965bazooka/65BazookaMantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1966/1966bazooka/66BazookaMantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1967/1967bazooka/67BazookaMantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1968/1968bazooka/68BazookaMantle.jpg

[KCRfan1]

Well.......I didn't see the '68 Topps game card of Mantle. Not that I'm looking or being picky Bob. Otherwise, I suppose you have a fairly nice collection of Mantle, All Day - All the Time!

[bobsbbcards]

Well.......I didn't see the '68 Topps game card of Mantle.

:rolleyes:

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1968/1968toppsgame/68ToppsGame002Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1963/1963toppsmantlemask/63ToppsMantleMask.jpg

[begsu1013]

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[pawpawdiv9]

an theres that dreaded 63 plaque/mask....Did you see that Ebay item that looked like the plaque/mask? It looked funny as if a repro piece or pieces, another board guy asked me to look at it, and it did not look authentic or whatever reasons. Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MICKEY-MANTLE-EMBOSSED-CELLULOID-BASEBALL-SIGN-ORIGINAL-PACKAGING-/272230196759?hash=item3f622f2617%3Ag%3A09sAAOSwFEF XJq9d&nma=true&si=h0PjPHJ2kOK8yPVM4UFKvNbmyGM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Amazing Micks there BF.
Wondering if you have a PSA registry?? guessing you do

[bobsbbcards]

Wondering if you have a PSA registry?? guessing you do

I do, sort of. I have the basic Mantle one--the master one is too intimidating, and it annoys me to have to get multiple versions of panels/coins/etc. that aren't really different.

I already have a lot of the cards/stuff included in the set, but a huge majority of them are not graded. Stuff I have but still need to scan:

1951 Wheaties
1955 Armour Coins (correct and incorrect spelling)
1960 Topps Tattoos (portrait and autographed ball)
1961 Nu-Card Scoops (both)
1961 Post Cereal
1961 Topps Stamps
1962 Jell-O
1962 Post Canadian
1962 Post Cereal
1962 Salada-Junket Coins
1962 Shirriff Coins
1962 Topps Bucks
1962 Topps Stamps
1963 Jell-O
1963 Post Cereal
1963 Salada-Junket Coins
1963 Topps Peel-Offs
1964 Bazooka Stamps
1964 Topps Coins (all three)
1964 Topps Giants
1964 Topps Stand Ups
1965 Challenge the Champs
1965 Old London Coins
1965 Topps Embossed
1965 Topps Transfers
1966 OPC
1966 Topps Rub-Offs
1967 Dexter Press
1967 Laughlin Yanks vs. Cards WS 1964
1967 Topps Pin-Ups
1967 Topps Who Am I?
1968 American Oil (left and right)
1968 Topps Plaks Checklist
1968 Topps Plaks
1969 Topps Mantle White Letter
1969 Topps Stamps
1969 Transogram (and side panel)

Forgot to add this scan to the thread (oops):

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961toppsdicegame/61ToppsDiceGameMMantle.jpg

[aconte]

http://photos.imageevent.com/aconte/acontecollectionredmanbaseball/mantle.jpg

[KCRfan1]

Amazing posts everyone!

[bnorth]

http://photos.imageevent.com/aconte/acontecollectionredmanbaseball/mantle.jpg

That is super cool that they slabbed one of Bobs great creations.

[bobsbbcards]

Tony, I love that Red Man card that Bob made!!! How cool would it have been if the Mick had been in all four RM sets? Yeah, that's how cool. :cool:

[AustinMike]

Forgot to add this scan to the thread (oops):

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961toppsdicegame/61ToppsDiceGameMMantle.jpg

Super fantastic collection you have there Bob. And I can understand you forgetting to post the card above, it is such a forgettable card. :D

[Collectorsince62]

Probably a lot of these around, but I have a couple of postcards from the "Holiday Inn of Joplin, Missouri operated by Mickey Mantle.' Mick is pictured in the Dugout Lounge at the Inn.

[brian1961]

That is super cool that they slabbed one of Bobs great creations.

Wholeheartedly agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) Bob did a beautiful job on that Red Man Mantle. I carefully placed mine in a mylar SNUG, made by Bill Cole Enterprises, then in a thick Capital Plastics four-screw holder. I would proudly display it with original period Mantles because it's a beautiful work of art.

In the same theme, Bob Lemke did a swell job on his creation of a complete 1963 JELL-O Black Raspberry box with the free prize card being Mickey Mantle. However, Bob did not do a reprint as such. Using the gorgeous advertising poster photo of Mick that JELL-O displayed in supermarkets and grocery stores at the gelatin aisle, Bob cropped the best part of the photo and gave his JELL-O box this variant photo of Mickey. Looks spectacular.:D

Fantasy Mickey Mantle cards, if they're done well, find a very appreciative fan in me. ---Brian Powell

[bobsbbcards]

In the same theme, Bob Lemke did a swell job on his creation of a complete 1963 JELL-O Black Raspberry box.....Looks spectacular.

We need a picture!!! :)

[bnorth]

We need a picture!!! :)

The center 2 boxes are Bobs amazing Mantle Jello Boxes. I bought the originals from him and have made them as small as a quarter up to real size with Jello inside the box. They make great display pieces.

[brian1961]

Ben -- Thanks, pal, for coming to my rescue with a nice photo of Bob's 1963 JELL-O Mickey Mantle creation.

"They make great display pieces." --- O yeah!:D ---Brian Powell

[irv]

On its way to me....creased but ok....I seem to be liking creased cards lately..

http://luckeycards.com/1952mantle.jpeg

Nice pick up, Leon.

Congrats! :)

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1967/1967toppspuncho

Unbelievable collection, bobsbbcards! :cool:

[MikeGarcia]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1960POSTMANTLE_NEW.JPG


...The back of a 1960 Post cereal box....

..I love it , pinhole and all...
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[aconte]

Not much Mantle cards other than the same old same old.

Mickey, Where art thou?

[Enfuego]

Here's minehttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/d4d493c40a5d271cd7c5033161682280.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/4a0503c7dfd1349908311883a1dcabd4.jpg


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[CW]

I wondered when the Dice Game Mantle would make an appearance. Thought you were holding out, Bob. :)

And major CONGRATS, Leon! Nice eye appeal on that one.

[Bestdj777]

Not a Dice Game, but a "slightly" less valuable/rare Topps game card:

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/Topps%20Game%20Proof_zps6aycz5ky.jpg

[DBesse27]

Chris, why doesn't the 68 game card have rounded corners? Is yours a proof?

[Bestdj777]

Chris, why doesn't the 68 game card have rounded corners? Is yours a proof?

I've seen them referred to as proofs--and I think one of the major grading companies slabs them proofs--but my thought has always been that someone just cut down a previously uncut sheet to make this.

[brian1961]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1960POSTMANTLE_NEW.JPG


...The back of a 1960 Post cereal box....

..I love it , pinhole and all...
..

As you should, MikeGarcia. The 1960 Post Cereal Mickey Mantle is a choice, elegant, and breathtaking Mickey Mantle masterpiece. Obviously, it's one of my own favorites, as I placed it dead center on the cover of my newly-released book, NEVER CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN.

Congrats on having that Mantle--what a prime conversation piece!:D ---Brian Powell

[bswhiten]

Does anyone know of a Mantle Matchbook variation that is green? I have only seen the common one's and this yellow variation, but I heard there is a green one as well.

[pokerplyr80]

Just arrived today.

[Neal]

wow

nuff said

[irv]

wow

nuff said

X2! The centering on that card is something else!!

[doug.goodman]

I just discovered this thread... here are two different Baseball Magazine supplements

[doug.goodman]

Here are his first and last career homeruns...

[jmb]

Really clean, well centered Mantle rookie Jesse. Congrats !

[pokerplyr80]

Really clean, well centered Mantle rookie Jesse. Congrats !

Thanks I will have to see if I remember how to change it. Took me a while the last time.

Edit: got it changed

[Canofcorn]

My prized possession

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/Vintage/52mantle50largefront_zpssh20ce9k.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/Vintage/52mantle50largefront_zpssh20ce9k.jpg.html)

[Mark70Z]

WOW! You guys have some awesome Mantle items...

Sure am enjoying this thread; keep 'em coming.

[aconte]

http://photos.imageevent.com/aconte/acontecollectionnewadditions/56%20Mantle%20psa%206%20_8864_%20horizontal.jpg

[jmb]

Love that 56 !

[begsu1013]

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[Paul S]

Got this back in the 1980s. I was invited to a private reception on the eve of the public opening of Mickey Mantle's Sports Restaurant and Bar, in Manhattan (I knew the RE agent who helped broker the space, so I tagged along}. Measures approx 4x6".

[Stonepony]

Cool Paul!

[bobsbbcards]

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1970/1970nyyclinic/70NYYClinicDiMaggioMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1971/1971nyyclinic/71NYYClinicMantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1972/1972laughlingreatfeatsmini/72GreatFeatsMiniMantle.jpg

[Laxcat]

Just pulled this out of storage. Not sure what it is, but it is Mantle.

[VintageBucs]

Here is my only Mick

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af286/Daniel_Patrick/mick_zpss3d3iz9m.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/Daniel_Patrick/media/mick_zpss3d3iz9m.jpg.html)

[mrmantlecollector]

Got it in the mail today.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx299/mrmantlecollector/mantle%20collection/IMG44_zpsnmcdxyto.jpg (http://s765.photobucket.com/user/mrmantlecollector/media/mantle%20collection/IMG44_zpsnmcdxyto.jpg.html)

The rest of my collection. Still missing the big two. Will have them some day.
http://s765.photobucket.com/user/mrmantlecollector/library/mantle%20collection?sort=6&page=1

[Stonepony]

Nice one Jerry

[ullmandds]

This is an old pickup you might say. Growing up in northern nj, my neighbor across the street was harold rosenthal...a sportswriter for the herald tribune. He wrote many books on football and a few on baseball. He sent mickey mantle a letter asking him some questions in 1951. This is a copy of it...he donated the original to the hall of fame...I wonder if they ever display it?

[Laxcat]

Just bought this guy for my '69 MC set. I'm working on a set that has at least a sliver of another card visible on it.

[Leon]

Just bought this guy for my '69 MC set. I'm working on a set that has at least a sliver of another card visible on it.

Interesting subset..."the sliver set" :)

[orly57]

Just completed my Bazooka Mantle set. Needless to say, the '68 was tough and I severly overpaid for it, but set complete!!!

[Stonepony]

I'm collecting the bazookas too. Great job!

[RayBShotz]

Really nice Bazooka run!
RayB

[ALR-bishop]

Very nice run 57

[orly57]

Thanks guys. My 59 and 60 were psa and I crossed over because I am an OCD lunatic and wanted uniformity!

[gregr2]

234422

[Stonepony]

Goodwin
234454

[Peter_Spaeth]

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[jmb]

Nice 62. Did you get that from Bruce ?

I couldn't resist this one ......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/SW3packs/1954DD-MM4.5_zps5afauwoh.jpg

[gomaz]

Well not a recent pickup but I've only been lurking here for a couple weeks so figured I'd show off one of my best pickups in my 37 years of collecting.

Bought it in September 2007 on eBay quite impulsively. I was just starting to expand out from hockey (as I had recently achieved my goal of having the rookie card of every 1000 point man in NHL history) and into the other three major sports and after winning the auction I had some big time buyers remorse as it appeared I had overpayed by around 25%.

Here was the situation...I did no research prior to bidding, I placed said bid in the last few seconds of the auction, and only discovered the auction in its last few minutes. Point being I had no idea what I was doing, five minutes before buying the card I had no plans to buy one so soon, all I knew was that it was a really nice Mantle rookie card and if I was going to pursue baseball HOF rc's, may as well start with one of the best.

So what ended up being a very impulsive purchase that I overpaid for at the time has turned out to be one of the best buys of my hobby career, almost nine years later.

So here it be in all its glory:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/ebaygomaz/1%20-%20Personal%20Collection/6%20-%20Non-Hockey/Baseball/ff4d863d-6b7f-4778-bc02-785857a535c7.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/ebaygomaz/media/1%20-%20Personal%20Collection/6%20-%20Non-Hockey/Baseball/ff4d863d-6b7f-4778-bc02-785857a535c7.jpg.html)

[1966CUDA]

Recent pick up!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/1966CUDA/img220.jpg

[KCRfan1]

Joe,

That Dan-Dee is sharp!

[orly57]

Just picked this up to upgrade the bazooka set.

[orly57]

Also upgraded to this 58

[orly57]

...and this red heart

[KCRfan1]

Orly,

The Red Heart Mantle is one of the nicest Mantle cards produced. You've got a good one there!!!

Very sharp!

[begsu1013]

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[KCRfan1]

Those are terrific Bob!

[Laxcat]

That period Mantle is way cool! Thanks for sharing

[irv]

Those are terrific Bob!

X2! Unbelievable collection, Bob has! :D

[CW]

So what ended up being a very impulsive purchase that I overpaid for at the time has turned out to be one of the best buys of my hobby career, almost nine years later.

So here it be in all its glory:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/ebaygomaz/1%20-%20Personal%20Collection/6%20-%20Non-Hockey/Baseball/ff4d863d-6b7f-4778-bc02-785857a535c7.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/ebaygomaz/media/1%20-%20Personal%20Collection/6%20-%20Non-Hockey/Baseball/ff4d863d-6b7f-4778-bc02-785857a535c7.jpg.html)

Sweet card and great timing!

[HRBAKER]

Just completed my Bazooka Mantle set. Needless to say, the '68 was tough and I severly overpaid for it, but set complete!!!

Awesome work here!
Some severely underappreciated cards.

[bswhiten]

A couple of matchbooks I just got back from psa...would love to find a "book offer" Yoo-Hoo.

[JollyElm]

A small booklet given out as a premium by Carvel sometime in the 70's…

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/JollyElm/mantlecarvel.jpg (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/JollyElm/media/mantlecarvel.jpg.html)

Edited to add: Whoops. It wasn't given out, it was sold as the price on front indicates.

[Leon]

Nice story. My guess is a lot of us have done something similar but most don't turn out quite that well. Congrats!! You had great Karma going.....


Well not a recent pickup but I've only been lurking here for a couple weeks so figured I'd show off one of my best pickups in my 37 years of collecting.

Bought it in September 2007 on eBay quite impulsively. I was just starting to expand out from hockey (as I had recently achieved my goal of having the rookie card of every 1000 point man in NHL history) and into the other three major sports and after winning the auction I had some big time buyers remorse as it appeared I had overpayed by around 25%.

Here was the situation...I did no research prior to bidding, I placed said bid in the last few seconds of the auction, and only discovered the auction in its last few minutes. Point being I had no idea what I was doing, five minutes before buying the card I had no plans to buy one so soon, all I knew was that it was a really nice Mantle rookie card and if I was going to pursue baseball HOF rc's, may as well start with one of the best.

So what ended up being a very impulsive purchase that I overpaid for at the time has turned out to be one of the best buys of my hobby career, almost nine years later.

So here it be in all its glory:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/ebaygomaz/1%20-%20Personal%20Collection/6%20-%20Non-Hockey/Baseball/ff4d863d-6b7f-4778-bc02-785857a535c7.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/ebaygomaz/media/1%20-%20Personal%20Collection/6%20-%20Non-Hockey/Baseball/ff4d863d-6b7f-4778-bc02-785857a535c7.jpg.html)

[KCRfan1]

A small booklet given out as a premium by Carvel sometime in the 70's…

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/JollyElm/mantlecarvel.jpg (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/JollyElm/media/mantlecarvel.jpg.html)

That's a neat little item Darren!!!

[Gobucsmagic74]

I'm almost embarrassed to show mine after looking at all these amazing cards

[CxG Seven Dust]

Not sure where or what this is from, but picked it up at a local shop for a pretty good price. Not even sure if it's gradable.



The tape is on the custom made plastic holder and not on the cardboard.



http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg569/toyzandcomiks/Mobile%20Uploads/20160618_095023_zpsplhjri2h.jpg


The back is a plain brown colorlike you see on the bazooka cards.

[KCRfan1]

I'm almost embarrassed to show mine after looking at all these amazing cards

Nothing wrong with the card! At least you've got one!!!

[irv]

Nothing wrong with the card! At least you've got one!!!

X2, a true rookie as well.

[Bestdj777]

Not sure where or what this is from, but picked it up at a local shop for a pretty good price. Not even sure if it's gradable.



The tape is on the custom made plastic holder and not on the cardboard.



http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg569/toyzandcomiks/Mobile%20Uploads/20160618_095023_zpsplhjri2h.jpg


The back is a plain brown colorlike you see on the bazooka cards.


This is from a Mantle board game published by Garner called "Big League All Stars," or something like that. It came with a couple of pieces and people have broken up the game to sell them individually. These playing cards are cool but I believe they are too large for PSA to grade. I've never looked in to SGC. They aren't terribly rare but the color and design are great. Cool item.

[Gobucsmagic74]

X2, a true rookie as well.

Thanks gentlemen!

[CxG Seven Dust]

This is from a Mantle board game published by Garner called "Big League All Stars," or something like that. It came with a couple of pieces and people have broken up the game to sell them individually. These playing cards are cool but I believe they are too large for PSA to grade. I've never looked in to SGC. They aren't terribly rare but the color and design are great. Cool item.

Oh ok. Thanks for the cool info!

[pokerplyr80]

Only two to go for a complete Mantle regular issue run.

[Stonepony]

Nice 65!

[ALR-bishop]

Great looking card Jesse, what do you still need ?

[pokerplyr80]

Thanks, I actually have the last two in transit, although I settled for a nice looking PSA 6 for the 69. The rest of my 60s Mantles are 7 or 8, so I'll look for an upgrade down the road. I also want to get a centered 60 to replace mine as it's a little off.

[Canofcorn]

Picked up a '53B

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t361/seabass97166/Baseball/4A34C51B-DCC4-43DC-8D6F-22A79B536374_zpsfpmdph0a.jpeg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/seabass97166/media/Baseball/4A34C51B-DCC4-43DC-8D6F-22A79B536374_zpsfpmdph0a.jpeg.html)

[pokerplyr80]

Nice 53, one of my favorite Mantle images. My 61 arrived today. Only one more to go!

[jfkheat]

Here are some of the Mantles that I picked up in the last year or so. I bought the PSA 6 Red Heart one and decided to do the set. I later replaced the 6 with the 8.
James

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/Misc%20Cards/1964StandupMantlePSA8_zpsqcnr0glk.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/1960%20All%20Stars/1961%20All%20Stars/61ASMantlePSA9-1_zpsdpp7xlbx.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/1960%20All%20Stars/60ASMantlePSA8-1_zpsoxu2tpkx.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/Red%20Heart/RHMantlePSA6-1_zpsoiq4bbmq.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/Red%20Heart/RHMantlePSA8-1_zpscixnoebm.jpg

[CxG Seven Dust]

Here are some of the Mantles that I picked up in the last year or so. I bought the PSA 6 Red Heart one and decided to do the set. I later replaced the 6 with the 8.
James

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/Misc%20Cards/1964StandupMantlePSA8_zpsqcnr0glk.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/1960%20All%20Stars/1961%20All%20Stars/61ASMantlePSA9-1_zpsdpp7xlbx.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/1960%20All%20Stars/60ASMantlePSA8-1_zpsoxu2tpkx.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/Red%20Heart/RHMantlePSA6-1_zpsoiq4bbmq.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b15/jfkheat/Red%20Heart/RHMantlePSA8-1_zpscixnoebm.jpg

Holy Smokes! The 54 is one of my dream cards! Congrats on those beauties!

[CxG Seven Dust]

Nothing too too big, but this particular has a beautiful surface.

http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg569/toyzandcomiks/Mobile%20Uploads/20160630_130228_zpshr2xqgkj.jpg

[ALR-bishop]

Good stuff Dave, and with the angle and light source you did a better job than Topps in blotting out the little phantom guy on the 57 card :)

[Stonepony]

Congrats David

[CxG Seven Dust]

Good stuff Dave, and with the angle and light source you did a better job than Topps in blotting out the little phantom guy on the 57 card :)

Lol.

Yes, I guess I did unintentionally.

Just bad lighting in my apartment. Angled shots work best at the moment.

If selling, I would use the flash and take better close ups of course.

[LuckyLarry]

I'm always on the lookout for extra Mantle cards. And I don't care what they look like if the price is right. Recent pick-ups:
1953 Bowman color #44 the Standard Catalog says the NM "value" is $775 I paid $15 or 1.9% book.
1957 Topps #407 the Standard Catalog says the NM "value" $465 this card cost me $14 or 3% book.
Larry
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/Scan_33.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/Scan_33.jpg.html)http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/Scan%201_33.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/Scan%201_33.jpg.html)

[begsu1013]

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[CxG Seven Dust]

talking w/ a buddy about some signed mantle stuff, the thread was at the top and figured i'd add something to it today.



here's some old school mickey mantle auto stubs:



http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/10292530/cc mantle auto tickets.jpg






and the card that i probably shoveled 3 driveways to pay for to get signed w/ one of those stubs:



http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/17175092/58mantleAUTO.jpg




and finally the ball that was signed w/ the other stub and the "classic acrylic ball/card holder" that was the christmas gift that followed shortly there after:


(anyone else remember these things?)



http://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/26029/10284022/mantle ball n card.jpg


Cool accumulation and how you acquired them. Cool little story.

[CxG Seven Dust]

I'm always on the lookout for extra Mantle cards. And I don't care what they look like if the price is right. Recent pick-ups:
1953 Bowman color #44 the Standard Catalog says the NM "value" is $775 I paid $15 or 1.9% book.
1957 Topps #407 the Standard Catalog says the NM "value" $465 this card cost me $14 or 3% book.
Larry
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/Scan_33.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/Scan_33.jpg.html)http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/Scan%201_33.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/Scan%201_33.jpg.html)



Still, beautiful pieces of old time cardboard! Nice pick ups!

[irv]

All my Mick's together. :)