Just came across this thread. Very cool items, lots of stuff I haven't seen before. Thanks all for sharing!
I'll post a few of mine, starting with these Bowmans. My Uncle started buying Mantles in the 1980s. He bought most raw and then submitted to PSA probably 15 years ago.
When he passed away I bought the collection from my Aunt in 2017, so not technically new pickups, but still worth sharing.
My Uncle kept great records. Just for fun, here are the dates/prices he paid. I think at the time all these were raw.
1952 Mantle bought in 1987 for $250
1953 Mantle bought in 1988 for $700 ($150 cash and then a 1954 Topps Ted Williams he valued at $450 and a 1955 Williams he valued at $100)
1954 Mantle bought in 1986 for $140
1955 Mantle bought in 1986 for $60
Let me know what you think the best deal has been.
What I'd give for prices like these!
