Just Another 1952 Mantle PSA 9

[CW]

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[WWG]

Originally Posted by CW

slightly better image until the auction hits

Was that at last years National? Beautiful card and dead on centering.

[jfkheat]

Originally Posted by WWG

Was that at last years National? Beautiful card and dead on centering.

Yes. Evan also had a PSA 10 1953 Topps Mantle in his showcase.
James

[Stonepony]

It may be board heresy, but lay this card next to any known t206 Wagner and I would choose the Mantle for MY collection.

[1952boyntoncollector]

man.. you guys have outed this auction....

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

It may be board heresy, but lay this card next to any known t206 Wagner and I would choose the Mantle for MY collection.

Not even a close call for me. There are what, 50 or so known Wagners? Compared to thousands of Mantles. For (relatively speaking) very little money one could get a nice EX MT or NM Mantle. From a collecting, not investing, perspective, is knowing the 9 is going to look better under a loupe really worth millions?

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Not even a close call for me. There are what, 50 or so known Wagners? Compared to thousands of Mantles. For (relatively speaking) very little money one could get a nice EX MT or NM Mantle. From a collecting, not investing, perspective, is knowing the 9 is going to look better under a loupe really worth millions?

totally agree with you pete...no contest for me either.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Not even a close call for me. There are what, 50 or so known Wagners? Compared to thousands of Mantles. For (relatively speaking) very little money one could get a nice EX MT or NM Mantle. From a collecting, not investing, perspective, is knowing the 9 is going to look better under a loupe really worth millions?

I totally understand the sentiment, but man, that Mantle 9 is cardboard perfection. It's like looking at the Grail; I almost need to avert my gaze it's so pretty. For those who value aesthetics over rarity, I can see why some may prefer this over a low grade Wagner. But I'll never be a player for either, so I admit my opinion really doesn't matter much here.

[Orioles1954]

I'll pass on both and choose a Baltimore News Ruth instead.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

I totally understand the sentiment, but man, that Mantle 9 is cardboard perfection. It's like looking at the Grail; I almost need to avert my gaze it's so pretty. For those who value aesthetics over rarity, I can see why some may prefer this over a low grade Wagner. But I'll never be a player for either, so I admit my opinion really doesn't matter much here.

Put it next to the jumbo Wagner or a similar grade and I will take the Wagner, no doubt. Same for Baltimore News Ruth PSA 4.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

I totally understand the sentiment, but man, that Mantle 9 is cardboard perfection. It's like looking at the Grail; I almost need to avert my gaze it's so pretty. For those who value aesthetics over rarity, I can see why some may prefer this over a low grade Wagner. But I'll never be a player for either, so I admit my opinion really doesn't matter much here.

Would you feel the same way if it was raw and you weren't influenced by the flip?

[edhans]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Not even a close call for me. There are what, 50 or so known Wagners? Compared to thousands of Mantles. For (relatively speaking) very little money one could get a nice EX MT or NM Mantle. From a collecting, not investing, perspective, is knowing the 9 is going to look better under a loupe really worth millions?

+1 here as well.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Not even a close call for me. There are what, 50 or so known Wagners? Compared to thousands of Mantles. For (relatively speaking) very little money one could get a nice EX MT or NM Mantle. From a collecting, not investing, perspective, is knowing the 9 is going to look better under a loupe really worth millions?

So for you, it appears that overall rarity vs condition is most important. I can totally relate as a photo Collector. The Mantle sure is pretty though. By far, the most ICONIC/recognizable baseball card(Americana) and MINT.

[darwinbulldog]

I had a Mantle once, just a PSA 1, so I could say I owned one. And that was kind of fun, but it's not a card that I ever would have cared much about except for other people's opinions. I like owning rookie cards of the top players, I like owning rare cards, and I like owning cards I find aesthetically pleasing. But the '52 Topps Mantle isn't any of those, and neither is the T206 Wagner. I'd be happy to own either one of course, but I'd rather have the money.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

So for you, it appears that overall rarity vs condition is most important. I can totally relate as a photo Collector. The Mantle sure is pretty though. By far, the most ICONIC/recognizable baseball card(Americana) and MINT.

Absolutely, it's a beautiful card. As a collector I would just rather have a Wagner; or a NM Mantle and the millions in difference between a 7 and a 9 to spend on something else if I had to make a choice.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by CW

slightly better image until the auction hits

whats the deal with the other mantle to the right????

[darwinbulldog]

Meh, that's probably like a PSA 7.5 or something. Not worth your time.

[hangman62]

interesting topic in the PRE WWII section. Should we move it

[Leon]

Originally Posted by hangman62

interesting topic in the PRE WWII section. Should we move it

If I hadn't just banned you I would now.

[BengoughingForAwhile]

Originally Posted by hangman62

interesting topic in the PRE WWII section. Should we move it

Ralph, check out Steve's link in Post #100 in this thread.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by BengoughingForAwhile

Ralph, check out Steve's link in Post #100 in this thread.

Ralph seems to have confused this place with some place that puts up with a lot of crap.

[AGuinness]

Anybody else notice that the end of the description has a list of currencies one can use to pay for this beauty, including Bitcoin?

"BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, NEO, DASH, IOTA, & EOS."

I can't even identify another one without Googling it...