Bryant vs. Mantle

[Iron Horse]

Both

[pokerplyr80]

I think in a couple of years there's about a 95% chance that Mantle will be worth much more than the bryant. Even if it's not, I'd much rather have the Mantle as I personally collect his cards and have a 51 I just picked up.

I can't imagine spending 8k for any modern card. Unless it was some kind of Babe Ruth cut auto.

[mark evans]

Total insanity. In my opinion, by the time Bryant's career is done, he will have signed hundreds of cards, maybe more. At that point, I suspect that the difference in value between early v. later issues, and between short v. regular prints will have substantially diminished, making it very difficult to recoup this amount of investment.

[icollectDCsports]

Would definitely go with the Bryant because the Mantle isn't a chrome refractor.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

Would definitely go with the Bryant because the Mantle isn't a chrome refractor.

Agreed. Now if only there was a way to customize that Mantle and make it a refractor...

[tiger8mush]

remember a couple years ago when Strasburg's cards were astronomical? I haven't followed the prices but considering his recent performances on the mound I can only assume those prices have fallen sharply.

Bryant collectors better hope Bryant stays healthy.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

remember a couple years ago when Strasburg's cards were astronomical? I haven't followed the prices but considering his recent performances on the mound I can only assume those prices have fallen sharply.

Bryant collectors better hope Bryant stays healthy.

+1. I think the buyer that paid $25,000 for the one of one refractor rookie would be lucky to get $250 for it now.

Larry

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Agreed. Now if only there was a way to customize that Mantle and make it a refractor...

They did that in 1996.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICKEY-MANTL...item58c4c99871

Actually, the auto is what makes this Bryant have value. 1st + Bowman Chrome + Autograph is what the modern guys chase. His other autographs are irrelevant to this card and its value.

[EvilKing00]

Omg! Rather have the mick

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by rats60

They did that in 1996.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICKEY-MANTL...item58c4c99871

Now THATs a work of art! Obviously, card pricing should be directly related to the amount of light a card reflects.

[mark evans]

Originally Posted by rats60

They did that in 1996.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICKEY-MANTL...item58c4c99871

Actually, the auto is what makes this Bryant have value. 1st + Bowman Chrome + Autograph is what the modern guys chase. His other autographs are irrelevant to this card and its value.

I don't doubt that this is correct. Nevertheless, I would be very surprised if high-priced chase cards, like Bryant, will retain their value 20 years down the road. As always, I could be wrong, but I think there is something much different between cards that are in short supply due to the passage of time (like '33 Goudey Ruths), and cards that are in short supply due solely to the contrivance of the issuing card company, and that such difference will be reflected in relative values over time.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by mark evans

Total insanity. In my opinion, by the time Bryant's career is done, he will have signed hundreds of cards, maybe more. At that point, I suspect that the difference in value between early v. later issues, and between short v. regular prints will have substantially diminished, making it very difficult to recoup this amount of investment.

The auto is pretty much irrelevant to the value.