April Pickups
 

April..
 

...is off to a good start

Mantle
 

Whoa....VERY nice

Outstanding 64 Mick!

Here's a 52T Feller....presents nicely for the grade.

Attachment 94288

Picked up two of these incredibly tough high numbers.

Feller
 

Some 52 master sets types believe there are 2 "variations" of the Feller card. They are sometimes described as a clear or hazy background. Some point out that on some versions little or none of the lines are visible on the card. Although, Like the 52 Crandall red or orange background "variation" it seems more like a minor printing difference to me, that has not stopped me for looking for a good example of both :)

Nice pick ups, guys! A good start to the month, indeed!

'64 Mantle
 

Thanks guys!

Hires test
 

Just back from SCG

Got these yesterday. The Clemente I picked up through the B/S/T section here. The beaters I got from my LCS.

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1960 Post Cereal (Grape Nuts)

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:
Someone here is gonna be jealous now....dont worry you now know where it be.
Looking at getting it SLABBED by SGC?? waiting for feedback

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...ps96b82c7b.jpg

Sooooweeeet Mantle! What was the ticket on that beauty? Dave.:D

Well good thing, my Ebay Bucks just went in effect ( 120+ credit) which is not bad. Ended on Ebay last night.

That is an awesome Post, congrats...

Mantle
 

Very nice

Great pickup. So glad you were able to get this one. And, I think you got it for a great price.

Been looking for this one for some time. Low grade, but good eye appeal - and price!

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/w...psd1df10ea.jpg

Just picked this up for my 57 set...only 35 cards to go...



http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1957-TOPPS-WI...qHg~~60_57.JPG

Another 57...


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1957-Topps-18...iC0g~~60_3.JPG

1957
 

Great cards John.

Nice additions, guys.

John, the centering on that '57 Mays is outstanding.

Picked up this 52 Ashburn. (sorry for the bad pic).:oDave

Ash burn
 

Nice card David

Mantles on Mantles
 

Just bought these this morning hence the in-car photo :cool:

NOW THAT'S A PRETTY CARD :eek::eek::eek:. Yes I'm jealous.............

Mantles on Mantles
 

Colby, would love to have those three in a poker hand.

Hey, don't you already have the '59 from the Cow-In-The-House find?

I do have the Mantles from the "cow find" but I also have many duplicates of each Mantle from all years (except '51 & '52 of course :rolleyes:). I am quite the hoarder when it comes to Mantles and buy any Mantle that I can find at a decent price. I just can't help it. Also, I like to hoard my Brooklyn Dodgers stuff as well :D.

I'm actually trying to sell those sets from the "cow find" so I can buy more t206s:D:D:D.

Sadly that means I will be left with three less Mantles :(

Currently I'm looking for a Baseball Card Anonymous group near by...

Colby, where did you get the Mantles?

If you're able to drive somewhere first thing in the morning, and pick up an assortment of PSA graded vintage Mantles, I just might have to move. We don't have anything like that down here in Texas, save for the occasional card show.

If your in Texas then the cards are there... Just have to find them:D

Well first, you need to find a woman who rides horses for a living (particularly English).
Second, attend all horse shows she rides in.
Third, ask everyone who sits near or even remotely close to you if they have baseball cards.
Fourth, find the people who do have cards then ask to see if you can look at their cards.
Lastly, offer them money for cards.

(Works well if you live in the middle of no where in Oklahoma :p)

Horse Shows
 

I have attended a lot of horse shows all over Texas and have yet to run into anyone who had baseball cards or wanted to talk about them. I have a lot of them but either brought them with me or bought them elsewhere. I have have been to Oklahoma a few times but failed to ask anyone about baseball cards while there. If I get back I will give it a try :-)

Enjoyed your story

Do you know Roger Neufeldt ?

I'd think there would be a good amount of Mantles in OK. :confused: Obviously I guess a person needs to use your ingenuity to find them.
I wonder how many there are in Commerce? :)

Commerce....
 

....or Dime Box

Al, you totally schooled me on that one. Had to do my research!

Here's my dime box. Figure that one out:) It's also where a lot of my card money goes too. Attachment 95343

Dime Box ?
 

That's a type of drink ?

Hahahahh hey I don't mind picking through "Dime Box" Mantles. I'll buy em all day!

Dime Box...
 

....is in Lee County Texas, 78250, population 834. You are welcome to all the Mantles you can find there...or apparently in the other Dime Box above

I know "Dime Box" as an expression for cheap cards and I know there is a city in Texas as well called this. I referred to the cheap cards "Dime Box" expression only because you sent me a PM with pictures of two 52' Mantles and other priceless Mantles (right after I showed my Mantles on the thread).... I figured your "Dime Box" comment was belittling my Mantles because in comparison to yours they really are just nickels and dimes hahah. I guess I misunderstood. Now I realize your just an avid Mantle collector like me and you were just showing me your Mantle treasures.

By the way the '52 PSA 8(oc) is insane. You definitely have a drool worthy Mantle collection...

Thanks, for the comment Tanman7baseball.
The 60 Post Cereal was a thrill and got in the mail a few days ago.
REALLY NICE>

Glad to know theres another Mantle collector on here.
I wish these Registrys all kept track of ALL the TPG's ..I got a mix of all 3 graders.


By the way the '52 PSA 8(oc) is insane. You definitely have a drool worthy Mantle collection......

I need to see this collection ^^^^^^^^

Mantle
 

I guess none of us knew what any of us was talking about. That is not unusual for me. Glad we are back on track

Nice pick up here if i have it graded i'll sell it most likely
so i'll just keep it the way it is.


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Nice card Jose!! Great centering!

Aaron tell that Hollywood Starlet to watch that sun!! (I've been fighting skin cancer for the last year...operations...skin grafts....NOT a trip to Disneyland):D Dave.

61 Mantle
 

There's another goodlooking Mantle! Nice pick up. Great centering as well.

That's a beautiful '61 Mantle, Jose.

Jose, I have always been somewhat nonplussed with 61Ts in general. But that Mantle just changed my mind.

61 Mantle
 

Sure is a beauty

Five Mantles and a 53' Mays
 

Just picked these bad girls up this morning. :D:D:D:D:D

Mantle 1968 #490
Mantle 1962 #471
Mantle 1965 #134
Mantle 1966 #50
Mantle 1960 #563
Willie Mays 1953 #244 (this card took over two months to pick up... Lots of setbacks)

Colby! Wow man, you're an animal (I mean that in a good way). Nice cardboard dude!! Dave.:D

i almost got to say.. That Mays blows me away. Nice material.

FYI....guys the items i recently pick-up, just sent to the post office for SGC grading
1. 1960 Post Cereal/Grape Nuts
2. 1929 Shoew Japanese Babe Ruth "UnMarked" postcard
3. 1965 Joe Namath SP/Rookie card (tall boy)------just because people want to buy it.

That Hires test is phenomenal!

Beautiful cards! So glad that you are only going after high grade Mantles.

What chilling sarcasm I sense? Whatever the case is, thank you, I just like buying Mantle cards I find local (poor or mint) ;)

Mantle Clutch Home Run
 

I love that card. I actually went to one game of the 64 Series in St Louis. Topps really messed up with this card which shows Mantle wiffing on a Gibson fastball. The actual HR was hit off Barney Schultz

No sarcasm at all. Your pickups this month are amazing. It is nice to see other Mantle collectors posting. And, I am very pleased that your cards have been higher grade--less competition for me!

grades 3-6 is my range too.. I was outbidded on some Who Am I raw cards.
of Mantle and Mays...yeah raw...but they went for double the BV...CRAZY!!!
Currently have some bids out for the next few days...theres something i really like to have..(sorry not telling)

Heritage has some NICE 52's #311 graded cards-- low grades..Reasonable!!
Only if i had the $$$. i most certainity get one. Theres like 4 of them if i remember and they have some higher end one...like a Berk Ross i want too.
** Everyone chip in some money,, and we can do a timeshare program :D

BTW- i looked at the REA auction....there a decent Koufax RC and AUTO...but its a 4 and a slight un-noitceable crease...still appealing for a average collector.

***sign me up for that timeshare card program
Found my poor mans Mantle RC (SGC 20) on Heritage! Better watch out!:cool:

Well I'm glad to see so many Mantle collectors as well!:)

almost forgot----they do have a COLLECTION of 1960 POST CEREAL.....for those that didnt enough from my pics...LOOK at THIS:
http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleN...No=80694#Photo
1960 Post Cereal "Sports Stars" Complete Set (9) Plus Mantle Cereal Box or Store Display Ad. The immediate response to "rarely offered" is often a roll of the eye balls. Not this time. The thought of acquiring a rarely offered complete set of all nine 1960 Post Cereal athletes, a line up topped by Mickey Mantle is an envious gaze, made the more so by an almost impossible Mantle advertising piece. Their large size and circulation as the back of cereal boxes has resulted in a supply which sadly fails to meet demand. The 1960 Post Cereal set is highly treasured by hobbyists all too well accustomed to not finding any after pursuing auction catalogs and dealer tables. Their rarity confirmed after decades of the Internet has failed to produce any notable extra supply. The beautifully made, full-color, 7 x 8-3/4" cards came one per box, consuming most of the back panel of Post Grape-Nut Flakes boxes. Each measures full size or is 1/16 shy unless noted. Representing multiple sports, the set includes the following Hall of Famers: Bob Cousy (7x8-5/8"), Don Drysdale (FR, tape) plus side panel bio, Frank Gifford, Al Kaline plus side panel bio, Harmon Killebrew, Mickey Mantle (6-1/2 x 8-1/2"), Eddie Mathews (6-7/8" x 8-11/16", light tape stains), Bob Petit and Johnny Unitas. Also included is a 6-1/2" x 9" ad card with Mickey Mantle that was hand cut from either some type of store display piece or more than likely from a Post cereal box announcing the upcoming promotion. Each has creases largely limited to the black inner frame and wood border areas and are technically GD with better visual appeal. Guide Value or Estimate: $3,000 -

HERIATGE IS JUST FLOODED WITH MICKEY MANTLES IN THIS AUCTION!!!![/SIZE]

Had some bids in today...and from MemoryLaneInc.

1. Got outbidded far beyond what i thought BV was on a Topps stand-up PSA 4, i figured around 150 BV, but expected to pay near 200, because i desired to have one..but it went for around 225 or so.

2. Only bidded on it, just because it was a PSA 6..and i didnt have one yet. Looked good enough to grab...and i did WIN for about 1/2 the price.

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This is one of my favorite cards. I love the three-frame action photo. Congrats on another Mantle pick up!

Gibson Santo et al
 

Very nice Rob

Thanks Al, appreciate it!!!

Excited to add this to my collection:

Agreed! I am a big fan of the 1964 Topps Giants set and really like autographed examples a lot. Very nice pick ups Rob.

AndyH

Cool cards, all! Really dig that signed '64 Topps Giant Gibson.

Here's a new card that arrived this week. Joe D. knocked it out of the park on this one...

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgall...joe%20auto.jpg

Looks like you also knocked one out of the park by picking up this card!:D

What a beautiful DiMaggio, both the auto and the card.

Venezuelan Mantle
 

Bestdj777

Congrats on the Venezuelan Mantle! That card is pretty rad. You guys blow my mind with some of your pick-ups.....

Thanks Colby!

Mantle
 

Yes, Best---a great pick up of one of his toughest cards

Thanks Al! I love the washed out look of the Venezuelans and was really happy to add this to my collection at a decent price.

Not too bad BESTDJ777:
Not in my particualr interest yet...maybe down the line..Still a great add.
Picking up these RARE cards have been truely just falling in our laps.

very nice joe d!

i got another signed carew for some reason, and the banks will soon be signed also.

I picked up a few the last couple of weeks.

Here are my latest adds to my '52 Topps set. Hoping to add a few more when the big Heritage Auction comes down in a few more weeks :)

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...67Reynolds.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...0/235Dropo.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...10/277Wynn.jpg

Nice 52's Brianruns10

1952
 

Great cards Brian

FYI-- just got back a submission status report.
The 1960 Post Cereal has been graded...and they did give it a numerical grade
Coming back a SGC 10....1of2 highest graded by SGC..Whooooo!
The 1929 Shoew Japanese Bae Ruth...is another story.
It is coming back labeled as a 1928 Shonen Kulubu Babe Ruth and graded a SGC 40
The 65 Namath did not do so great...coming back way under expectations. SGC 30

Paw
 

...can you give us a first name. Be good if everyone would

Sorry, didnt even notice it, skipped details in UserCP.