1952 Mantle VS PSA 10 Munson

[Eric72]

I suggest not trading away the Mantle. I don't think the person offering the trade could sell the Munson for $13,000, or even very close to that number. If he could, then he would be able to purchase the Mantle from you AND have the rest as profit.

Just my two cents...

Best regards,

Eric

[Donscards]

Quick update I passed on the Munson psa 10---I am now offered from the same person a PSA 10 Jerry Rice RC and a PSA 10 Joe Montana RC--both of these have sold for 10-12K each---I know it is crazy--but the trade now has me thinking--if I can get 10 on each, hard to decline. Don

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Quick update I passed on the Munson psa 10---I am not offered from the same person a PSA 10 Jerry Rice RC and a PSA 10 Joe Montana RC--both of these have sold for 10-12K each---I know it is crazy--but the trade now has me thinking--if I can get 10 on each, hard to decline. Don

Hi Don,

I imagine you meant to type, "now" offered instead of, "not" offered.

Please be careful. If someone is offering cards that can be liquidated fairly easily - for a significant amount more than your asking price - they may be trying to scam you.

I do not personally know any of the parties involved. Just pointing out that I am seeing a red flag here.

Best regards,

Eric

[pawpawdiv9]

oh boy football fav's....not so much on a Rice...but see if he has/throws in a Walter Payton 10.
I definetly passed on the Muson every day. Not worth it. When i was able to obtain my Mantle..it is the most coveted card i'll ever own and I am proud to have ever own one.
The 52 is so iconic and if you have kids...save it, if not for them.

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Quick update I passed on the Munson psa 10---I am now offered from the same person a PSA 10 Jerry Rice RC and a PSA 10 Joe Montana RC--both of these have sold for 10-12K each---I know it is crazy--but the trade now has me thinking--if I can get 10 on each, hard to decline. Don

You're right Don, this is crazy!

[the 'stache]

Wow, this guy really wants that Mantle.

Now that he's throwing in PSA 10 Montana and Rice cards, I have to admit, I'm a little leery. Something seems...off.

I would keep the Mantle. It is the iconic post war baseball card, and as great as those other cards might be, it doesn't make sense to me why he wouldn't just sell the Montana and Rice cards, and buy himself a Mantle with the cash he gets.

Am I the only one that feels something doesn't smell right here?

[Econteachert205]

As has already been mentioned, this does now seem a bit fishy. If I have two cards I can sell for minimum of 15k then why do I trade them instead for a card I can buy for 12-13 k?

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

As has already been mentioned, this does now seem a bit fishy. If I have two cards I can sell for minimum of 15k then why do I trade them instead for a card I can buy for 12-13 k?

Dennis I know it sounds fishy to me also First I would have him mail me the cards first and then check with psa on the serial numbers etc (to make sure the right card is in the case)---Time will tell, I will be talking to him on the phone today. It is crazy but 20K plus is better than 11-12K----I love the Mantle, but again big difference in the money. Don

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Dennis I know it sounds fishy to me also First I would have him mail me the cards first and then check with psa on the serial numbers etc (to make sure the right card is in the case)---Time will tell, I will be talking to him on the phone today. It is crazy but 20K plus is better than 11-12K----I love the Mantle, but again big difference in the money. Don

The difference may be money, but that's assuming that someone will buy those cards at those prices if you are looking to sell. That Mantle will always be in play if you need to sell it. If I EVER want a Rice or Montana rookie card, and if I want a graded example, I'll find an 8 or 8.5. Otherwise, I'll look for an ungraded card that looks just as nice for a fraction of the price. Maybe it's me, but I don't see the dilemma here. Everyone of us that has posted a comment has said keep the Mantle. Don, do you run a card business or are you a collector? If you run a sports card business, I hope you have buyers for the football cards if you make the trade. Otherwise, you may sit on those cards a while. We're all going to have an opinion Don, but you need to do what works best for you. Do you see the next offer coming? It will be PSA 10 basketball cards.......

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Dennis I know it sounds fishy to me also First I would have him mail me the cards first and then check with psa on the serial numbers etc (to make sure the right card is in the case)---Time will tell, I will be talking to him on the phone today. It is crazy but 20K plus is better than 11-12K----I love the Mantle, but again big difference in the money. Don

I would send both (or any cards) to PSA for verification BEFORE sending anything back to this guy. Here is a link to another poster's (from a different forum) experience in a similiar situation:

http://community.ebay.com/t5/Sports-.../td-p/22985341

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Quick update I passed on the Munson psa 10---I am now offered from the same person a PSA 10 Jerry Rice RC and a PSA 10 Joe Montana RC--both of these have sold for 10-12K each---I know it is crazy--but the trade now has me thinking--if I can get 10 on each, hard to decline. Don

Don what are the average sales prices for these cards in PSA 10? Do you have scans?

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Don what are the average sales prices for these cards in PSA 10? Do you have scans?

Peter all 3 of those cards went over $10-12K in recent auctions---update is I talked to him on the phone and after asking numious questions, I scared him off---I wanted scans and was going to check with PSA etc---He talked a good game but never sent me scans---Also I checked with another dealer who had problems with trades on ebay, and he told me this guy was a scammer who has ripped off many guys. I was hoping to get the cards to sent to PSA but again, he backed off. It was crazy what he was offering me in trade---I also asked why he didnt sell his cards on ebay, he stated he had a max limit in his selling. Anyway like everyone said, Trader Beware.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Peter all 3 of those cards went over $10-12K in recent auctions---update is I talked to him on the phone and after asking numious questions, I scared him off---I wanted scans and was going to check with PSA etc---He talked a good game but never sent me scans---Also I checked with another dealer who had problems with trades on ebay, and he told me this guy was a scammer who has ripped off many guys. I was hoping to get the cards to sent to PSA but again, he backed off. It was crazy what he was offering me in trade---I also asked why he didnt sell his cards on ebay, he stated he had a max limit in his selling. Anyway like everyone said, Trader Beware.

haha max limit on selling..i cant believe you even talked to that guy after that...

[1963Topps Set]

Max limit on selling???? Did I miss something??

[CW]

I can only speak from personal experience, but if you, as a new seller, go to list too many high dollar cards, the eBay system will give you a warning message stating that you can only sell $X amount per month as a newer seller. After a certain amount of time and enough successful transactions, they may increase your selling limits.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Peter all 3 of those cards went over $10-12K in recent auctions---update is I talked to him on the phone and after asking numious questions, I scared him off---I wanted scans and was going to check with PSA etc---He talked a good game but never sent me scans---Also I checked with another dealer who had problems with trades on ebay, and he told me this guy was a scammer who has ripped off many guys. I was hoping to get the cards to sent to PSA but again, he backed off. It was crazy what he was offering me in trade---I also asked why he didnt sell his cards on ebay, he stated he had a max limit in his selling. Anyway like everyone said, Trader Beware.

Yah if it's too good to be true, it almost always is.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Peter all 3 of those cards went over $10-12K in recent auctions---update is I talked to him on the phone and after asking numious questions, I scared him off---I wanted scans and was going to check with PSA etc---He talked a good game but never sent me scans---Also I checked with another dealer who had problems with trades on ebay, and he told me this guy was a scammer who has ripped off many guys. I was hoping to get the cards to sent to PSA but again, he backed off. It was crazy what he was offering me in trade---I also asked why he didnt sell his cards on ebay, he stated he had a max limit in his selling. Anyway like everyone said, Trader Beware.

Don would you be able to share with us who this guy is so others can avoid?