I decided to buy the John Dunlop 1894 Mayo football card and not the 52 Mantle PSA 4

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

As an aside, it's kind of bum deal for the seller, TonyeTrade. I hope the talk on the board didn't cost him a nice sale.

My understanding is that Tony owns both cards. Zone gets some bona fides and a rare and obscure card and Tony can sell the Mantle to a much broader market. Everyone knows what a 1952 Topps Mantle card is and rich people who don't collect baseball cards buy them all the time.

[Zone91]

RCMcKenzie


Rich people who do not collect baseball cards buy 52 Mantle's.......hahahaha that was very funny!!!

The Dunlop card will be much more appreciated by me than the Mantle. Plus who knows when the next one will come up for sale....most likely years and years can't say the same for the Mantle. I love the 52 Mantle don't get me wrong I will buy one...one day just not right now. I would not mind owning a nice PSA 2 or PSA 3 52 Mantle for a little less money.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

My understanding is that Tony owns both cards. Zone gets some bona fides and a rare and obscure card and Tony can sell the Mantle to a much broader market. Everyone knows what a 1952 Topps Mantle card is and rich people who don't collect baseball cards buy them all the time.

Oh, I got ya, thanks. That makes all well in my mind.. still a little crazy but well. I should have opened the eBay link for the Dunlop

[Zone91]

cyseymour

You are most kind sir!!! I will take that advice with a open mind.

I will see what I can do with the Mike Mitchell the rest I will keep. But you are right on the Mitchell card for sure.

But the Demmitt I will keep and the old judge card as well. I do not feel I overpaid to much on those.

I will not be buying another card for a few months I spent my maximum I wanted to spend on cards and not a penny more.

[terjung]

/editted

never mind

[Zone91]

To all members here who are concerned:

No I have pretty much reached my limit on funds for a few months for sure....guys I am OK with my finances I pay ALL my bills and eat very well every month (I live alone and only have a pet so no one is bee neglected for sure).

This is money from a coin I sold. And 95% of the money I sold the coin for was used to pay most off most of my condo (I have been in it since 2010 just wanted to pay the most I could on it...it is a very nice place and I would not lose my condo for card purchases or any other ridiculous reason I have control over) off so I know how to handle my money. Priority is not cards it's a hobby.

I make a very good salary every month and my job is not going anywhere...very secure...I was simply confused on the Mantle. I appreciate the concern BUT you guys will not see any other purchases from me on here for a long while it will be a T206 Bill O'Hara error in PSA 2.

[drc]

I'm bipolar (manic depressive), have been since I was a kid, and there's nothing wrong with waiting a month to buy cards. They'll still be there.

[Zone91]

drc

I feel your pain mental illness is tough...keep courage sir (medication and not partying helps a lot do)!! I will slow down just was not sure about the 52 Mantle....I mostly like rare things and the 52 Mantle does not fit that description...hence my change of heart and the Dunlop is a true rare card...and the only card in my collection called a ''Holy Grail'' of any sport...and most likely the only one I will ever own that has that title.

[RCMcKenzie]

If I remember correctly there were members who were very concerned for Jaime when he started posting (not me). Have fun and take it slow. Read the OJ book and buy Lew Lipset's guide. Buy Bob Lemke's 2006 SCD guide and read thru it. Read some of the archives on here. It can be a crazy hobby, but it can also be fun and what you make it. I think Matt H had it right when he said that if someone who is not a member of this board compliments you on your baseball card collection, they are just being polite.

[Zone91]

RCMcKenzie

I am much happier with the Dunlop card than the Mantle...for me rarity is key when collecting. Thanks for the advice. I am not going to be buying any cards for a few months now so the forum will be a bit slower...I am sure some need a break.

[bender07]

You mentioned that you had offers higher than your purchase price on the Mantle. Why not sell it to one of those folks, pocket the profit and buy the football card?

[Zone91]

bender07

To many shipping fees (shipping back and forth) and extra taxes with custom fees I would not end up making a profit but losing money...it crossed my mind.