1952 Mantle VS PSA 10 Munson

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Dennis I know it sounds fishy to me also First I would have him mail me the cards first and then check with psa on the serial numbers etc (to make sure the right card is in the case)---Time will tell, I will be talking to him on the phone today. It is crazy but 20K plus is better than 11-12K----I love the Mantle, but again big difference in the money. Don

The difference may be money, but that's assuming that someone will buy those cards at those prices if you are looking to sell. That Mantle will always be in play if you need to sell it. If I EVER want a Rice or Montana rookie card, and if I want a graded example, I'll find an 8 or 8.5. Otherwise, I'll look for an ungraded card that looks just as nice for a fraction of the price. Maybe it's me, but I don't see the dilemma here. Everyone of us that has posted a comment has said keep the Mantle. Don, do you run a card business or are you a collector? If you run a sports card business, I hope you have buyers for the football cards if you make the trade. Otherwise, you may sit on those cards a while. We're all going to have an opinion Don, but you need to do what works best for you. Do you see the next offer coming? It will be PSA 10 basketball cards.......

[hcv123]

1) I agree - something doesn't seem "right" about offer #2 - Be REALLY careful - If something sounds too good to be true - 99 times out of one hundred, it is! I would state the obvious to the guy and ask him what his motivation to do the deal is?

2) In terms of many responders to this thread going "Mantle crazy" - I disagree and agree and it all comes down to timing. I agree for the long run I would hands down rather have the Mantle - much greater likelihood over time to sustain its value due to the many factors mentioned here. IF which appears to be the case here, you don't want to keep the card, but turn it into cash TODAY, then it becomes a question of which card(s) today will net you the most. As mentioned the likelihood of the Munson fetching 13k again is small to none (imo) -knock about 25-35% off and maybe your in the ballpark. I don't know enough about the market for those football cards to have an opinion - but do your homework and if you determine you are likely to sell them for more than your bottom line on the Mantle.........well to do anything else would be leaving money on the table.

[hangman62]

Yes,
I think you should do it..go ahead and trade the 52 T Mantle for the PSA 10 Munson