January Pickups

GregC · #1 01-25-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Hi Matt,

I have an online photo album that I keep for insurance purposes, but it has some of my other items so I have not made it public yet. Below is a picture of most of my Mantle collection spread out. I believe I have only added 5 or 10 cards since the picture was taken, to bring my collection up to a total of 249 unique Mantle cards and premium photos.

I don't own the dice game or any of the other unissued test items. Up until now, I have generally avoided the test issues (will likely continue to do so) and the regional issues (picking up a select few of my favorites but won't complete the run due to finances). I have been fortunate enough to pick up 7 of the 10 Venezuelan issues and am about 6 cards away from completing my run of foreign cards. One day I will get there!

How's your 60s run going?

Are there two 52 Topps Mantles hiding in the middle there? 249 unique I know that pesky duplicate must be a bother. I'd be happy to help with that problem!

Awesome stuff! That is a stunning spread.

MattyC · #2 01-25-2014, 11:14 PM

That is a veritable sea of Mantles. Stupendous achievement; I have heard those Venezuelans are impossible to locate.

I've actually paused my Mick run for the moment at 1959 because I've been focusing on another project that has required all my resources lately. In fact, alongside the Goudey Ruth I have just closed a deal for a real notorious BEAST of a Post War card. Some say it is the toughest of the era. The very low grade specimen I will be posting, next week, literally has centering to die for and anomalous eye appeal, since the card is routinely plagued by a host of issues. Cannot wait to share it. Then I think I must shut it down til Spring at least. I'm utterly tapped out!

itjclarke · #3 01-26-2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyC

?.. I have just closed a deal for a real notorious BEAST of a Post War card. Some say it is the toughest of the era. The very low grade specimen I will be posting, next week, literally has centering to die for and anomalous eye appeal, since the card is routinely plagued by a host of issues. Cannot wait to share it. Then I think I must shut it down til Spring at least. I'm utterly tapped out!

Pretty sure I know what's coming (if so, I really want one too), but don't wanna spoil it

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