What is a fair price on a 51 Bowman Mantle SGC 84 (7)?

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

I prefer all around the 51 over the 52, I never understood why the 52 is a big deal and why people say it looks better. Yet that is just me, you shouldn't like the card because I like it. You should like it because you like it.

You are not alone -- I also like the '51B more. Bat-cocked pose and looking over his back and all that. I could also make a strong case for the '52B. I think it's a better looking set than the '52T (I'll expect a lot of flak for that last remark).

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by Paul S

You are not alone -- I also like the '51B more. Bat-cocked pose and looking over his back and all that. I could also make a strong case for the '52B. I think it's a better looking set than the '52T (I'll expect a lot of flak for that last remark).

No flak here. I don't collect either set since I have mainly stuck to prewar, but I have been tempted to get the 51 and 52 bowman cards (even non mantle) over the 52 Topps cards. There is no way I could afford a 52 Topps Mantle, but I don't think I would purchase one if I could (unless I saw it as an investment).