1950's Mantle Run Complete! - SCAN HEAVY!

[pawpawdiv9]

i myself try to focus more on the card and not the grade, especially when it comes to cards that cost a bit of money. You have to ask yourselfs...why spend so much on a O/C card?
Eye appeal mean everything. And Matty C you have done a outstanding job thus far. Congrats.
p.s. i did send you a pm on my BST thread, if you decide to find any i have justifies to be part of your awesome collection.

[toppcat]

Fantastic! I have to say that 52 Topps looks real nice for a 3.

[MattyC]

Thx, Dave. I really think Chris hit the nail on the head in his earlier post, in that grade is only part of the equation when selecting a card.

So many times two cards can be set side-by-side, and the lower end one wins out on sheer eye appeal.

I've played that game for fun and shown two cards to friends or family, covering the grades, and it is always cool to see when people prefer the lower graded and thus far less expensive example!

[Miniduff]

Beautiful cards Matty, but wouldn't you rather have a dozen psa 10 commons?

Seriously, amazing job building your collection.

[MattyC]

Thanks, Duff! I just love that collector focus website that CW from these and the PSA boards put me onto way back when-- it's like one's own personal Registry that allows for viewing, sharing, and organization.

I can't wait to see what pieces you select for your collection, now that you too are free from the chase of gem mint commons that we both have known too well over the years LOL!

Though I will say, if a mint 1975 Mini Claudell Washington ever crossed my path, I'd have to go for it-- just due to the sheer '75 mini-DNA that will always be deep in my cells!

[CW]

Nice! I like how the grades run the gamut (from the sharp '59 "2" to the grinning n' blazing '56), but none of the cards look out of place within the run. Great collection!

[MBMiller25]

Damn, nice run Matt! Just checked out the focus site, you've been busy! Great eye as usual, I really expect nothing less from you