The hobby’s most iconic card under $15k?

[Belfast1933]

In follow-up to my weekend “would you sell 80% of your collection to purchase an ‘52 Topps Mantle” I wanted to start a 2nd post here with a spin-off question.

As background, I considered the possibility of selling 80% of my personal collection to fund the acquisition of a 1952 Topps Mantle (low grade).

In the end, after doing the math (literally), I would have to sell too deep and would have to sell cards that I enjoy too much. Instead, I categorized my collection into 3 segments:

- would never sell
- might sell
- yes, would sell… easy to replace someday and/or not a huge connection to the card

So… I have opted to focus only on my “yes, would sell” cards and have decided to drop my aim just a bit from ‘52 Topps Mantle and am back for more advice!

I estimate I’ll end up with a budget of about $15k and would love to add an exciting new, iconic card to my collection. See below for some of my early considerations. Thoughts on these options? Other options?

Thanks again, Net54 community. I enjoy and value your thoughts!

Jeff