1953 Topps Mantle Altered SOLD
 

Can anyone tell me why this card was tagged as altered? I can't decide.

Thanks

I can't really tell from the pictures. If PSA caught it the alteration has to be so obvious in hand that Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles could see it from across the room.:D

1953 mm
 

Maybe the red was re-colored

Possible trim on top edge? As said, could also be recoloring.

Another option is that it was in a "brick" style lucite screwdown holder and was therefore pressed, which could hide creasing. If so, PSA will return it ungraded as "altered stock" unless the owner allows it to go in an Authentic holder.

Thats what it looks like to me. Corner.

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mantle
 

Top edge looks like its been trimmed. Possible red color added to bottom right corner?

top corner

Thanks for all the feedback. I've listed the card on e bay. If you have interest you can reach me here.

Isn't this the same card that's been on here before? Top edge is trimmed. Was easier to see before it was slabbed.

I think this was the one?...I thought it was raw as well though but can't find it..

http://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=276153

That's the one, and I don't think it's the same card, but, comparing side by side I noticed the left border on the one above is curved. The previous one was fuzzy cut.

I purchased the card already graded. I'm unaware of it being on this site before but can't say for sure. It's not been posted before by me.

1953 Topps Mantle PSA Authentic Altered
 

I have been asked to post a price. I will accept $1600 PP net to me. Add 3% if invoiced,etc. Thanks for the responses and inquiries.

You make me wish I had all mine back!! I can't believe how much this card has appreciated.

The card is gorgeous just the way it is. probably a 6K card after you crack it out and resubmit for a number grade, which will be easy easy easy easy. Sit back and watch it POP. Probably could add 4 or 5 K to the billion dollar fraud.

good examples of card always can appreciate as well as bump candidates

Great card. Tough to see in the pictures but top right corner looks bat eared or upturned.??