1952 Topps Mantle; Worth It In Any Condition?

[kamikidEFFL]

Hey to say u own a 52 mantle even in the shape this one is in is still pretty cool. I don't know if I could of went this high but sometimes when bidding you can get lost in just saying you need to own it no matter what. Hey congrats to the guy who owns it now and hey maybe a heirloom for his kid

[Rickyy]

I think the demand is always there for this card...since many can't get into the big $ range...(like me) even the lesser grades are appealing for those who has to have one.

Ricky Y

[tonyo]

I just bought one (not the one in the OP) and I'm still trying to come to grips with the amount I paid, but since it arrived I've been admiring it. Still sitting on my desk, in front of me as I type, yet to join it's eventual place amongst my topps/bowman hof base card run.

There IS an allure unexplainable for a non poet such as myself.


Tony

p.s. low grade but a nicely center example for MattyC's benefit

[jb67]

Looks like buyer remorse or just good old capitalism at work. Card is for sale again.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-M...item5419d52921

[Exhibitman]

Bought by a dealer to flip. Interesting to see if it goes.

[tonyo]

So much for the allure

[brob28]

Poor guy, seller is probably excited to see how many people are watching the card on Ebay, thinking they are potential bidders. My guess is many of them are those who have commented in or viewed this thread.

To the original point, I'm a more condition sensitive collector that would not purchase that card in that condition. However, I think there is a strong market for low condition iconic cards such as the Mantle simply due to the cost constraints. There are many collectors that want this card but do not have the means to purchase a nicer example hence a strong market for lower end cards. As for population, I believe there are a lot of '52 Mantles still ungraded in personal collections that will eventually be graded when the time comes to sell. Do those of you who follow this card see any signs of fluctuations in any particular condition ranges?

[HappyJack41]

Originally Posted by jb67

Looks like buyer remorse or just good old capitalism at work. Card is for sale again.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-Topps-M...item5419d52921

Oh that's rich. It was insane somebody even went $3800 for this condition.....at $5K you need to be checked into a hospital with padded walls

[AustinMike]

My opinion is that the '52 Mantle is vastly overpriced at this time and will suffer a precipitous drop in value (most likely a 90% drop) tomorrow. But, being the nice guy that I am, I will gladly pay 20% of the current value, thereby minimizing your loss.

PS The same goes for every early Mantle that I still need.

[CW]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Some guys do it for the money, some do it for love of cardboard.

Well said, Chris, and very true. In fact, I have just quoted you ^^^ for truth.

Originally Posted by tonyo

I just bought one (not the one in the OP) and I'm still trying to come to grips with the amount I paid, but since it arrived I've been admiring it. Still sitting on my desk...

Nice! Congrats and feel free to post a scan or picture.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by kamikidEFFL

Hey to say u own a 52 mantle even in the shape this one is in is still pretty cool. I don't know if I could of went this high but sometimes when bidding you can get lost in just saying you need to own it no matter what. Hey congrats to the guy who owns it now and hey maybe a heirloom for his kid

That gives a whole new perspective on "heirloom quality." I think this is a symptom of what happens in this hobby when "you have to have something." To me it leads down a lot of paths of being less discriminating on what you buy and who you buy it from in many instances. Not trying to be supercilious, just providing a POV.

[brob28]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

That gives a whole new perspective on "heirloom quality." I think this is a symptom of what happens in this hobby when "you have to have something." To me it leads down a lot of paths of being less discriminating on what you buy and who you buy it from in many instances. Not trying to be supercilious, just providing a POV.

You know what they say Jeff, People will gladly give up what they really want for what they can get today.