The official Mickey Mantle Pickup Thread. All Mick, all the time!

[TUM301]

Was lucky enough to pick up my 1`st Mantle this past week.

[KCRfan1]

Nice pick up TUM!!!!!!

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Was lucky enough to pick up my 1`st Mantle this past week.

Bam! What a card!

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Was lucky enough to pick up my 1`st Mantle this past week.

TUM---that beautie looks fairly closer to a PSA 4, for sure. Heartiest of congratulations, sir. Whatever---eye appeal galore! Great pick-up. --Brian Powell

[irv]

Originally Posted by brian1961

TUM---that beautie looks fairly closer to a PSA 4, for sure. Heartiest of congratulations, sir. Whatever---eye appeal galore! Great pick-up. --Brian Powell

What I was also thinking.

[TUM301]

Thank you all for the kind words, greatly appreciate the feedback.

[pokerplyr80]

That's a pretty nice way to start a Mantle collection. Eye appeal that far surpasses the technical grade. Easily the nicest 1.5 I've ever seen.

[GregC]

Damn! Stunning card right there. Congrats!

[Canofcorn]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Was lucky enough to pick up my 1`st Mantle this past week.

[Manny Trillo]

Got this for fifty bucks. What do you all think of this 59 card? Seems way under value compared to the other ones, but it could be because it's not a real photo and it's a highlight card?

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[Manny Trillo]

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[irv]

Originally Posted by Manny Trillo

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Anything Mantle is nice imo. As far as the $50 price goes, I really have no idea but it does look to be in great shape. If you wanted it, checked out others first, then purchased this one, I'd say you did well.

[RayBShotz]

Shameless Plug.

Selling this one. Check out the B/S/T Board.
RayB

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=229630

[TUM301]

Now that the ebay auction is over I was wondering if any of our Net 54 Mantle collectors could offer any information on these items. Enclosed is the ebay link of the concluded auction. Did the usual search, A. H results/Google/various collector`s sites,Mantle Master set etc. but could only find one result from 10 years back. I`ve seen 3 on ebay over the last year or so with prices all over the place. Thanks again for any info on this cool period Mantle piece.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351840643721...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Neal]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Now that the ebay auction is over I was wondering if any of our Net 54 Mantle collectors could offer any information on these items. Enclosed is the ebay link of the concluded auction. Did the usual search, A. H results/Google/various collector`s sites,Mantle Master set etc. but could only find one result from 10 years back. I`ve seen 3 on ebay over the last year or so with prices all over the place. Thanks again for any info on this cool period Mantle piece.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351840643721...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

All-Star Photo pack .... paper thin, oversized, and not sure if PSA slabs em. SGC does, as I own a 54 Snider ....

1954SniderPhotoPack.jpg

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Neal

All-Star Photo pack .... paper thin, oversized, and not sure if PSA slabs em. SGC does, as I own a 54 Snider ....

Attachment 248563

Mr. Oddball!!

[Neal]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Mr. Oddball!!

which goes waaaay beyond cards!

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Now that the ebay auction is over I was wondering if any of our Net 54 Mantle collectors could offer any information on these items. Enclosed is the ebay link of the concluded auction. Did the usual search, A. H results/Google/various collector`s sites,Mantle Master set etc. but could only find one result from 10 years back. I`ve seen 3 on ebay over the last year or so with prices all over the place. Thanks again for any info on this cool period Mantle piece.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351840643721...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I am not 100% certain about the year as I believe the one I got was described as coming from a different year, but I am far from an expert on the years for these premiums. I don't think this one is particularly rare though and think that the price was pretty fair given the condition. Still an awesome piece. Here is mine along with a couple of team issued greeting cards I may or may not have posted previously:

[TUM301]

Neal, Chris thanx for the info. Have gotten the Mantle "bug" over the last 2 months or so, bad timing as prices seem to be moving up AGAIN. Thought these would be a decent way to get an early period Mantle item without breaking the bank. Again, thanx for the information and guessing I`ll be checking this thread on a daily basis. Murph

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Neal, Chris thanx for the info. Have gotten the Mantle "bug" over the last 2 months or so, bad timing as prices seem to be moving up AGAIN. Thought these would be a decent way to get an early period Mantle item without breaking the bank. Again, thanx for the information and guessing I`ll be checking this thread on a daily basis. Murph

Good luck and shoot me a message if you have any questions along the way. With the exception of a few of the test issues, I have almost every card of his ever issued, so I am happy to help however I can.

[tedzan]

Just my opinion.......Mantle cards look the best when printed with a Blue background............


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TED Z
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[Neal]

agreed on a blue background on Mickey cards

This one came in yesterday ....

1959 Topps Mantle AS.jpg1959 Topps Mantle ASback.jpg

not a tough card to find, not high grade, and not an expensive Mick, but one that has been difficult to find centered. Love the backs on these All Stars!

Looks great with a 58 All Star (which is one of his most appealing cards imo)

[irv]

Originally Posted by Neal

agreed on a blue background on Mickey cards

This one came in yesterday ....

Attachment 249116Attachment 249117

not a tough card to find, not high grade, and not an expensive Mick, but one that has been difficult to find centered. Love the backs on these All Stars!

Looks great with a 58 All Star (which is one of his most appealing cards imo)

Nice P/U, Neal! Same with your 53 Bowman Fox.

Both very nice cards!

[Neal]

Thanks Dale!

[aconte]

Nael,

Great centering on that Mantle.

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by Neal

agreed on a blue background on Mickey cards

This one came in yesterday ....

Attachment 249116Attachment 249117

not a tough card to find, not high grade, and not an expensive Mick, but one that has been difficult to find centered. Love the backs on these All Stars!

Looks great with a 58 All Star (which is one of his most appealing cards imo)

What a GREAT 59 All Star card-- such rare centering on that one! Congrats on finding that needle in the haystack

[Neal]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Just my opinion.......Mantle cards look the best when printed with a Blue background............

1954RHMantle.jpg

not a new pickup, just more evidence for Ted's claim

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by Neal

Attachment 249151

not a new pickup, just more evidence for Ted's claim

One of the nicest Mantle card designs around! What a great looking card!!!

[bswhiten]

http://http://www.circajerk.com/item.php?id=199

I just picked up one of these Holiday Inn cards from another Mantle collector. Anyone in here know anything more about them i.e. year, rarity, etc? It is the size of a regular baseball card. Thanks.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

http://http://www.circajerk.com/item.php?id=199

I just picked up one of these Holiday Inn cards from another Mantle collector. Anyone in here know anything more about them i.e. year, rarity, etc? It is the size of a regular baseball card. Thanks.

The one you linked to is a Holiday Inn Premium Photo. They are larger than a normal card and I think are somewhere in the 5X7 range, but don't hold me to that. Per the link below, PSA identifies them as being released in 1958. I don't think they are particularly rare. And, at least when I was more actively collecting, they were not particularly valuable. When PSA started grading them (I think in 2015), they saw an uptick in price though.

http://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/lot-31494.aspx

[bswhiten]

Chris, you are right it wasn't the correct picture...the description seems to match though. The photo is the same as the Black & White and Premium photocard but this one is the "baseball card" size. The back w/corner of thumb for scale

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

Chris, you are right it wasn't the correct picture...the description seems to match though. The photo is the same as the Black & White and Premium photocard but this one is the "baseball card" size. The back w/corner of thumb for scale

There is a Black & White postcard using this image that is a bit larger than a regular card, but, unfortunately, this is not that. I believe the one you showed is a fantasy piece. There have been a number of them on eBay over the past year, and I do not believe any of them to be real.

[bswhiten]

delete

[bswhiten]

Well I bought it from a guy high up on the Master registry that said he is working with PSA to have them graded, so I guess I will wait and see...if you look at the 58 premium photo card and this one under a loupe the cardstock, cut, and printing (black pixels) are basically the same.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

Well I bought it from a guy high up on the Master registry that said he is working with PSA to have them graded, so I guess I will wait and see...if you look at the 58 premium photo card and this one under a loupe the cardstock, cut, and printing (black pixels) are basically the same.

I hope for you that it is legit, but I have serious doubts that it is not a fantasy piece. I don't doubt for a second that whoever sold it to you genuinely thinks it is real--I know a lot of the registry guys, and they are incredibly trustworthy, good people. Good luck though and please keep me updated on how it turns out. I will hope for you that I am wrong.

[TimCarrollArt]

Just finished up that 53 Mantle earlier today. Cut junk era commons (with some other more recent commons spattered in).

[irv]

Originally Posted by TimCarrollArt

Just finished up that 53 Mantle earlier today. Cut junk era commons (with some other more recent commons spattered in).

Your work is incredible! I can only begin to imagine the time and dedication it must take to complete something like that, let alone having it/them turn out as accurate as they do!

Thanks for sharing!

[JollyElm]

The upper left corner is bumped a bit. That'll lower the grade a little.

[TimCarrollArt]

Originally Posted by irv

Your work is incredible! I can only begin to imagine the time and dedication it must take to complete something like that, let alone having it/them turn out as accurate as they do!

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you! It went from a hobby, to a passion, to a career pretty quickly. I'm having the time of my life with it right now.

Originally Posted by JollyElm

The upper left corner is bumped a bit. That'll lower the grade a little.

The surface is a bit rough, but it will have to do.


Here are my other Mantles....sorry for the bad photos. I'll have the '62T, 56T, and 52B done at some point in the near future.







Tim

[irv]

Originally Posted by TimCarrollArt

Thank you! It went from a hobby, to a passion, to a career pretty quickly. I'm having the time of my life with it right now.



The surface is a bit rough, but it will have to do.


Here are my other Mantles....sorry for the bad photos. I'll have the '62T, 56T, and 52B done at some point in the near future.


Tim

Great to hear!

On average, how long does it take to complete one like posted above?

Those are beauties too!

[KCRfan1]

Tim,

Those are amazing. Really nice work, and something you should be proud of.

I admire your talent!

[bnorth]

Not mine but a friends who is not a member just picked it up. A very cool 1963 Jello Mickey Mantle with a print offset. I love the print error cards like these. Those double eyes are awesome!

[Bigdaddy]

Not a new pickup, but just got back from the grader:

[ullmandds]

that dan-dee is somethin'!!!!!

Originally Posted by TimCarrollArt

Thank you! It went from a hobby, to a passion, to a career pretty quickly. I'm having the time of my life with it right now.



The surface is a bit rough, but it will have to do.


Here are my other Mantles....sorry for the bad photos. I'll have the '62T, 56T, and 52B done at some point in the near future.







Tim

[Stonepony]

Those are so cool! I gotta be honest though, when I zoom in and see all those faces it kinda creeps me out

[Bestdj777]

Picked up part of a Mantle (the front is of Davenport and is fairly well centered):

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Picked up part of a Mantle (the front is of Davenport and is fairly well centered):

Awesome wrong back, great pick up.

[KendallCat]

Here are a few items from my current Mantle run to contribute to the thread. Working on PSA 8 and higher from 1956-1969 in Topps only. Due to budget, scarcity, and mainly budget keeping my 52 and 53 examples in their current grades - IMO it would be hard to improve them without selling my house

Mantle rookie


53 Mantle


56 Mantle


Current Mantle run

[Stonepony]

Originally Posted by KendallCat

Here are a few items from my current Mantle run to contribute to the thread. Working on PSA 8 and higher from 1956-1969 in Topps only. Due to budget, scarcity, and mainly budget keeping my 52 and 53 examples in their current grades - IMO it would be hard to improve them without selling my house

Mantle rookie


53 Mantle


56 Mantle


Current Mantle run

Beautiful cards!

[Johnny630]

Amazing collection !! Your 52 Mantle is beautiful 😃