Expensive 52 Mantle cut in half

[Popcorn]

Odd question but what would half a original 52 Topps Mantle be worth

Someone cut it in half over the years

Top half only

Bottom is long gone

I do not think anyone would even slab it

[todeen]

This is an opportunity for full on card restoration!

[JollyElm]

Make a custom frame presentation for it...

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...and no one will ever know.

[Popcorn]

Dam scrap books, kids messing up perfectly good cards lol

Anyhow I’d say the top is in vg condition

[seanofjapan]

That raises an interesting question though: how much do you need of a card for it to still be considered a card?

51% or more? I think that is the standard for dollar bills, but it seems a bit low for a baseball card.

Anyway, establishing that standard would tell you if you can say you have a 1952 Topps Mantle, or if you have a piece of scrap cardboard.

[swarmee]

I'll take a guess that such a card would be in the neighborhood of $1,000-1,500.

[1952boyntoncollector]

My criteria for a great classic that is valuable is any card you can cut in half and half the card (with the face) would still get $1000 in an auction

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by Popcorn

I do not think anyone would even slab it

I believe they would. Just tell them that you want it graded AUTH.

[maniac_73]

Didnt half of a t206 Cobb just go for like 800 bucks?

[todeen]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Make a custom frame presentation for it...

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...and no one will ever know.

+1

[Volod]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Make a custom frame presentation for it...


...and no one will ever know.

...Fifty years from now, as the expectant heirs gather round in a legal office, the frame is carefully removed, and the Mick comes out of the pocket...

[Exhibitman]

I think there was a fraction of a T206 Wagner that sold as well.

[Gr8Beldini]

About 10 years ago, I had the opportunity to purchase a 1935 Goudey Babe Ruth... just the Ruth cut from the card (he's supposed to appear on the card with 3 other guys). It was in a bargain box and was $20. Never owned a authentic Ruth card. That was my one and only shot. I passed. Big dummy.

[jason.1969]

Maybe you could cut the half into 100 pieces and sell for $10 each.

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[Gr8Beldini]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Maybe you could cut the half into 100 pieces and sell for $10 each.

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That is a genius idea. You could easily sell those for $20 each.

[tulsaboy]

I bet one of the custom card makers could make you 100 custom cards, and you could imbed a little fragment of your Mantle as a "relic" for the custom cards. Bet those would actually sell...
kevin

[todeen]

I think for a '52 mantle, card restoration would be the way to go. If you find the right guy, it could do a world of difference. That's a better idea than chopping it up into 100 pieces. As long as you're honest about it, people will understand and not be upset.

A previous thread shows how it worked with a Wagner.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ht=restoration

[Bocabirdman]

I paid less than half of face value for about half a HOF-er

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Maybe you could cut the half into 100 pieces and sell for $10 each.

Did somebody say "relic card?" __ __ (not sure which emoji to use so I'll let you guys decide)