[freakhappy]

Definitely a tough decision, and I guess what you should be asking everyone is for their reason why they would choose one over the other...what choice they would make is somewhat moot if they do not have a good reason behind it.

Jesse, if I were you I would take time to think about what it would be like with and without both the Mantle and the Goudeys. You may be able to find the answer just by thinking this scenario through. For me, I love being able to go through my cards looking at the unique poses and also knowing that I'm building the set. There is no right or wrong answer because it's purely a preference. It is true that you could sell the Goudey set and buy the Mantle now and then if you decided to start over on your Goudey set afterwards, you could do so more easily.

I believe eventually I will get a 52T Mantle, but I don't know when. I've considered selling some of my collection to get the funds necessary, but I've never really put the thought into it fully. I know I could re-obtain most of my collection rather easily, but it's my collection and I love it...and that makes it hard to part with.

When you force yourself to make this decision, just know there isn't a right or wrong answer and ultimately it's what you feel you would enjoy more or not regret in the long run.