51 Bowman Mantle

[steve_a]

I received a very strong offer for my 51 Bowman Mantle, unsolicited, via the Heritage make an offer program. Part of me wants to jump on it. Part of me thinks the much discussed coattail effect from the 52 Topps might finally be happening. Curious for your thoughts on non-52 Mantle's catching the 52 fire-

[begsu1013]

people are simply getting priced out of the 52 and the 51b is the next logical go to.


not sure what your grade is but here are the earliest and latest sales on a 51b psa 6:



03/10/11 eBay $4,594.00

11/12/15 H&A $10,755.00


if ya don't have to sell...don't.

[irv]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

people are simply getting priced out of the 52 and the 51b is the next logical go to.


not sure what your grade is but here are the earliest and latest sales on a 51b psa 6:



03/10/11 eBay $4,594.00

11/12/15 H&A $10,755.00


if ya don't have to sell...don't.

Nice increase!

[MattyC]

It's already happened and is happening on so many of his cards. From the 53T 8.5 that went for $96,000 to seemingly new highs being set every time a premium looking example in a grade pops up. I agree would keep it unless had to sell.

[irv]

I showed my Mantle to a guy years ago (20 at least) at a local card show and he said maybe around $1500-$2000 CDN if I was lucky?

Seeing and asking about it's current value, even with the front bottom damage, I have been told likely around $10,000 to $15,000 U.S.

Personally, I never would have sold it back then anyways but today I'm sure glad I didn't need to.

[KCRfan1]

That's a sharp looking Mays! Actually, all of those 52's you have look great! !!!!

[almostdone]

I helped my sister look for a 53 Bowman for my brother in law for Christmas. In my looking and research I spoke with a few friends who are dealers and their general concensus is that all early 50's Mantle card are caught up in the up swing of the 52 Topps explosion. Last year I purchased a 52 Bowman Mantle to finish my set. I paid a fair price at the time but a year later it has risen to where if I wanted I could probably flip it for a little profit.
My point is I think all five of his main stream cards from 51 through 53 are experiencing a steady climb. The question is how high will they go and will they plateau or drop off but that a discussion for a different thread.
Drew

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by steve_a

I received a very strong offer for my 51 Bowman Mantle, unsolicited, via the Heritage make an offer program. Part of me wants to jump on it. Part of me thinks the much discussed coattail effect from the 52 Topps might finally be happening. Curious for your thoughts on non-52 Mantle's catching the 52 fire-

If you like the card and don't need the money (or want it for something else) I would keep it, the price of these doesn't seem likely to head down any time soon.

[steve_a]

Thanks. This thread genrrated additional offers. I guess the market is quite strong, and should stay that way until prices turn holders into sellers.

[Jdoggs]

Mantle cards are in high demand right now.

[dzolot]

Some 51 bowmans of my own

[MattyC]

Is that a centered, registered 8? It looks like the exact one that haunts me to this day.

If it is, I hereby retire and shall delete this acct and sell off. Someone plz confirm as my eyes are terrible and I can't enlarge the photo. Tx.

[TheNightmanCometh]

Originally Posted by dzolot

Some 51 bowmans of my own

Dzolot, when are you gonna make another video?