Not prewar but....Topps '52 Mantle on eBay...

[iggyman]

I realize this is not a prewar card and doesn't belong in this section. Leon, if you want to zap this thread......by all means. But, since it is one of the big ones in the hobby. I'm sure PSA will not appreciate this auction. Plus, it might resurface again; only this time without the "reproduction" qualifier.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-Micke...mZ140341589999


I have nothing against the seller and he is selling it as a reprint. However, it sets a real bad precedent and ebay should really put an end to it!

By the way, the certification number is legit... it displays as an authentic '52 PSA 4 Mantle RC (albiet, not this card). It sure takes the meaning of "buy the card not the holder" to a whole new level.

Lovely Day...

[Matt]

The enthusiasm of the description made me chuckle. He's selling it like a whoopie cushion or an exploding golf ball.

[iggyman]

You're right Matt. After reading his description, I can close my eyes and imagine a Ron Popeil info commercial running in an endless loop hawking the "fool your friends" '52 Mantle card........ This must be stopped!

Lovely Day...

[thegashousegang]

I saw this card while browsing earlier, and was left shaking my head at another aweful ebay auction.

[kcohen]

Well, it begs the question of how the card got into a PSA holder, doesn't it?

[slantycouch]

Originally Posted by kcohen

Well, it begs the question of how the card got into a PSA holder, doesn't it?

Cracked case with a fake flip?

I have no problem with someone selling a reprint card and clearly labeling it, but there's no guarantee that the purchaser will do the same when resold.

All-in-all, this is asking for trouble.

[nsaddict]

This seller is using a stolen scan from legit ebay seller tbh39.

[slantycouch]

Or that.

Well I guess that's probably the easiest way to do it.

[nsaddict]

I asked the seller why he is using a stolen scan,his reply:

I didn't this card is the repo, the card is in a slap and is repo. What are you talking about please read the entire listing.

- sellzalotmore

Did this answer your question? If not, let the seller know.

1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 4 (REPRODUCTION) LOOK!!!!
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 4 (REPRODUCTION) LOOK!!!!
Item Id: 140341589999
End time: Aug-24-09 15:39:23 PDT
Seller:

sellzalotmore (504)

edited to add: the 2 Mantle's I'm referring to have the same exact cert numbers.

[iggyman]

What the heck..... this thread is now making me dizzy. A stolen pic....but yet the seller has the courtesy of selling it as a reprint! I couldn't make this stuff-up. But it doesn't end there, I found another '52 Mantle reprint.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-TOPPS-MICKE...mZ120459451299

Almost 2 grand for a reprint PSA 5! So far, the PSA 4 is a bargain.

Lovely Day...

[tbob]

Originally Posted by iggyman

What the heck..... this thread is now making me dizzy. A stolen pic....but yet the seller has the courtesy of selling it as a reprint! I couldn't make this stuff-up. But it doesn't end there, I found another '52 Mantle reprint.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-TOPPS-MICKE...mZ120459451299

Almost 2 grand for a reprint PSA 5! So far, the PSA 4 is a bargain.

Lovely Day...

Makes me glad I use SGC.

[tbob]

Originally Posted by slantycouch

Cracked case with a fake flip?

I have no problem with someone selling a reprint card and clearly labeling it, but there's no guarantee that the purchaser will do the same when resold.

All-in-all, this is asking for trouble.

This card is going to reappear in a year as a "real" card, bet on it.

[slantycouch]

Originally Posted by tbob

This card is going to reappear in a year as a "real" card, bet on it.

That would be my guess, unfortunately.

[sbfinley]

Ditto on the above post. I'll bet my savings that this card gets passed as legit very soon.

[Potomac Yank]

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[iggyman]

One question to the board. What about the owner(s) of the "real" PSA 4 or 5 '52 Mantle card(s). I would be mighty peeved, if either one of those cards were mine. I realize it would be hard to establish damages, but is there a case here against eBay, the seller and the current lucky winner? Afterall, it's a real cert number and consequently a real card and real $$$ that is being tarnish.

Humor me here, but if the real '52 Mantle card (with the same cert. number) were to appear on eBay or a Silk Road Equity auction next month, and one of you fellows had just won the lottery, thus, you were now in the market for a PSA 4 or 5 '52 Mantle card (hey, you're still frugal). Wouldn't a reasonable buyer stay away from this particular '52 Mantle cert number with a ten-foot pole?

Lovely Day...

[slantycouch]

Interesting points...

There would certainly be a stigma attached to that cert #/card.

[Doug]

I would definitely be wary if I saw one pop up with that same cert # even if it was the real card and not one of these high quality fakes. Considering my fondness for picking up the occasional '52 Topps Mantle this bothers me highly.

[slantycouch]

Originally Posted by Doug

I would definitely be wary if I saw one pop up with that same cert # even if it was the real card and not one of these high quality fakes. Considering my fondness for picking up the occasional '52 Topps Mantle this bothers me highly.

Looks like you'll have to take this week off from picking up one!

[canjond]

Cert numbers should be printed on holograms attached to the flip. I think faking certs would be much harder then.

[Doug]

Originally Posted by slantycouch

Looks like you'll have to take this week off from picking up one!

Funny thing is that I tried to pick up two different ones (perfectly legit ones as far as I know) this week, but no luck. so I guess I will end up taking the rest of this week off after all!