I think it really depends on the Collector, but in particular depends on the card in question.
I've tended to avoid cards with Qualifiers and AA designations typically. It rankles my OCD...
But I ran across this E90-1 Cobb for my Cobb run last year, and for the eye appeal and 1k price, I just had no reason to say no.
I've enjoyed it, and have no plans to 'upgrade' it for a numerically graded copy, for what would cost a few times the price I'm sure.
I hope you find a '52 Mantle you'll be similarly happy with!
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Private collector, always looking to buy great cards from the good folks on Net54.
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WTB: N162 Kelly & Anson (any PSA) | '15 Cracker Jack WaJo (PSA 2-4) | '32 U.S. Caramel Gehrig (PSA 3-5) | '33 Goudey Ruth #'s 53/144/149 (PSA 4-5).
T-206 Monster: 520/520 (PSA 4-6)
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