8K for an altered 51B Mantle?

[Peter_Spaeth]

http://www.goodwinandco.com/1951_Bow...-LOT31610.aspx

I don't get it, unless perhaps someone thinks one of the grading services will miss whatever the alteration is on the next go-round?

[Rookiemonster]

I think because it's a good looking card . A lot of time you see a altered card but it's still rough that card looks pristine.

[felada]

Would be nice if the description described the alteration.

[jmb]

Originally Posted by felada

Would be nice if the description described the alteration.

Exactly. Not a single word about the item condition. Probably trimmed.
It does look very nice though.

[Exhibitman]

Also depends on what you collect. If you are into rare and/or obscure issues are you going to pass up a card that may not have been seen in any form for years or even at all just because it has an A?

[dstudeba]

That is a gorgeous card, does anyone know what the alteration is?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

http://www.goodwinandco.com/1951_Bow...-LOT31610.aspx

I don't get it, unless perhaps someone thinks one of the grading services will miss whatever the alteration is on the next go-round?

With a few submissions it might be a windfall!!

[Jobu]

The top border looks a little wavy to me, perhaps it is trimmed? (And perhaps someone thinks they can "fix" it?)

[atx840]

"Encapsulated PSA Authentic (Altered). This is a 100% real example of one of the preeminent cards in the hobby has had white painted on all four borders, the black key-line as well as his nameplate have color added. One or two corners appear to have been partially built up to an apparent excellent-plus level to match others."

http://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/19...a/7085-80503.s

[CMIZ5290]

$8k is just absolutely crazy for this card, unbelievable...

[Exhibitman]

Is it definitely the same card, crossed over (perhaps to hide its origins)?

Looking at the Goodwin scans I assumed it was probably trimmed to center it or perhaps had a touch up. Would it sell for as much if there was a full description of the alterations as appeared in Heritage?

[Jobu]

Reading is good, huh Chris? I guess I could have tried that if only I had known where to look!

Originally Posted by atx840

"Encapsulated PSA Authentic (Altered). This is a 100% real example of one of the preeminent cards in the hobby has had white painted on all four borders, the black key-line as well as his nameplate have color added. One or two corners appear to have been partially built up to an apparent excellent-plus level to match others."

http://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/19...a/7085-80503.s

[Joe Hunter]

Went for $2400 in HA auction.

[4815162342]

I wonder if Leon should rename the main board: Net54baseball Vintage (Pre-WWII) Baseball Cards, New Member Introductions, & Mickey Mantle.

Kidding!