New to Board - Few Questions - '52 Mantle

Bestdj777 · #1 05-29-2015, 04:50 PM

I cannot speak as to White Plains, but my experience in general with shows it that the prices are always a little steep. So, even if you did find one there, you might not be able to get it at a fair price.

My recommendation is that you follow some of the auctions that advertise on Net54 as well as a few of the other major auction houses--Sterling, B&L Auction, Heritage, Legendary, Lelands, Mile High, etc. Hit refresh a few times and you should see a couple others at the top of the screen. They are all places where you can comfortably bid on a card and have a good chance that it is real and unaltered. Or, you can put something on the Buy Sell Trade forum here and might have a shot? I bought a PSA A off of here and a PSA 1 off of eBay, but eBay can be risky.

Feel free to ask any questions along the way. If you see something on eBay or otherwise, don't hesitate to ask around on here for opinions. There are a number of really knowledgeable people on the forum that are willing to help someone out.

swarmee · #2 05-29-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Feel free to ask any questions along the way. If you see something on eBay or otherwise, don't hesitate to ask around on here for opinions.

There is also a code on this board of not outing live eBay auctions, because finding diamonds in the rough is a skill and some people will see a post here, find the card, and bid on it themselves, driving your price up. So if you see one that you want, you're better messaging one of the members with Mantle Topps 311 experience (I have none).

That said, be VERY careful with eBay. The '52 Mantle is such a liquid asset, that many card scans have been used in fraud on eBay, and you will have to fight eBay/PayPal to get your money back when you get a fake/empty envelope.

ThoseBackPages · #3 05-29-2015, 08:46 PM

Welcome to the boards!

as has been pointed out, that PSA 1 listed is FANTASTIC! and its in the brand new flip as well!

begsu1013 · #4 05-30-2015, 08:55 AM

welcome!

sounds like you are well read on the actual card. be sure to read up on holders, flips and general scams. what to look for and how to spot fake holders.

frosting, holding flips up to lights, scanning barcodes to assure they match, etc.

ask questions, lots and lots of questions!

craigslist is not the place to buy your card. ebay isn't bad, but when paying remember to use amex>paypal

cheers and good luck!

Jsquared123 · #5 05-30-2015, 09:42 AM

Thanks everyone for the words of advice!

That PSA1 has been on my radar for a bit now. Despite the card's fantastic eye appeal, I thought the price was a little steep, however, any 2 with similar eye appeal is going to run about 2-3k more.

As far as condition, outside of the obvious surface damage, centering is king for me. I've owned several 86 Jordan's and centering is key. As far as fake flips and doctored holders, my studying of both the 86 Jordan and 52 Mantle have made my eye pretty sharp in that regard since those are probably the 2 most counterfeited and tampered with cards in the hobby.

I will also keep an eye on those auction houses. I was only aware of 2 or 3 so thank you again for the rest of the list!

pawpawdiv9 · #6 05-30-2015, 11:57 AM

There are a few sites to check a list of major AH,
use AuctionReport: http://www.auctionreport.com/auction-schedule/
or use Oldcardboard site: http://oldcardboard.com/calendar.asp

of course there are some NOT on the list, like the Saco River or smaller AH where there might be bargins.

7nohitter · #7 05-30-2015, 05:09 PM

Joe,

There is a seller on the forum who goes to the White Plains shows with '52 Mantles....Donscards I believe is his name....you should pm him.

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