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Old 07-05-2013, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CW View Post
let's see, we've got a card that has way too much red color in Mickey's face, borders that look way too thin, creasing that looks contrived, a surface with virtually no snow or scuff marks (but a LOT of creasing), and the corners are abnormally nice (ie. not consistent with the creasing).

Add in to all that, why in the hell would anyone frame a graded '52 Topps Mantle along with a cheap auto'ed card? It's all beyond me. (this doesn't even mention the irate, overly-defensive seller that bought it from a "prestigious, well known auction").

Why does this hobby have to suck so much?

I stand by everything in this post -- €hû¢k Wölƒƒ

p.s. nice detective work, Jeff!
Chuck, I have to agree about the coloring.

http://home.comcast.net/~52mantle/52toppsmantlereal.htm

This card is a type A, and the hue and saturation are way off, in my opinion.
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