Fake 52Topps mantle on Ebay

[thecatspajamas]

Why is the PSA slab shattered like that, but the surrounding frame job appears unabashed?

Also, you do realize that by refusing to answer questions and put these concerns to rest, you will wind up costing yourself far more in final bid price than what it would cost to completely redo the framing, right? For every potential bidder who took the time to ask questions, there are a dozen others that take a pass for the same reasons. All those lost bids really do add up.

[asw37]

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[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by asw37

that slab is not shattered, it is creasing in the back of the card, there is no crack in the slab.

I was actually referring to the front view, but now that I look at the back more closely, I see what you mean about the creasing.

I still stand by the rest of my statement though. You're not doing yourself any favors by taking a combative stance rather than helping assuage bidders' doubts.

[asw37]

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[whitehse]

The circus hasn't come out as you mentioned. This is a message board where people talk about *gasp* sports cards and your item happens to fit that criteria. You are doing yourself no favors by not showing that card out of the frame as others have mentioned. Do what you want...we are just offering opinions.

Now I need to get back to my clown car and get ready for the next showing of the Net54 Circus.

[Texxxx]

I agree with most here. Take it out and make some scans. It want destroy the frame to take it out. It needs a new mat on the back anyway because of the creases.

[asw37]

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[Texxxx]

Well scratch me off your list of possible buyers!

See how it works?

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by asw37

If he or you wants to pay for the reframe, I will gladly take it out

Forgive my ignorance, but the frames I'm familiar with allow for the contents of the frame to be removed (with time + care + patience) without destroying the frame.

[nsaddict]

Sorry, the card is fake in my opinion. The borders are narrow all the way around, check others on ebay and you will see the difference. You should send it to PSA to take a look at it but doubt you would. Did you buy this on craigslist? Please list the auction house with date and lot number.

[Eric72]

Andrew,

I don't have enough experience with the 1952 Topps Mantle to weigh in on its authenticity. Having said this, I will offer you an opinion regarding eBay, where I have sold numerous things across the span of 10+ years.

If it was my item (and it's not - this is just an opinion) I would consider ending the auction and re-listing it with the correct card number in the title.

I would also then be prepared to answer any and all questions that came down the pike from prospective bidders...whether they present their question directly through eBay or on a forum such as this.

Additionally, I would treat all such queries seriously, and put my best customer service foot forward. After all, we are discussing a sale in the thousands of dollars. This may not be a big deal to some; however, it would be a high priority endeavor for me.

Please forgive me if this rubs you the wrong way. I truly am just trying to add value to the conversation here.

Best Regards,

Eric

[xcgrammer]

Andrew my apologies. Believe me I know typo's can happen. Was in poor taste. I actually believe the card to be real as well. Just seems like an odd thing to frame. But to each his own.

[ATP]

For reference sake, here is a similar piece that sold on eBay, framed in the same manner.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-M...p2047675.l2557

Interestingly enough the Mantle sig is not good on it in my opinion. The color of the Mantle card and creasing is very similar to the OP's. Unless the camera flash is doing something odd, the creasing does not appear right on either, it's just too white at the breaks especially on the reverse.

[ATP]

And here is the OP's from a couple months back, from a seller with 4 feedback.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Mantl...p2047675.l2557

Look at the creasing evident in the photos from this listing, it is not natural in any way in my opinion.

[Sean1125]

Everything about this card leads me to believe it is a 100% authentic variation A 1952 Mickey Mantle.