The ultimate trade up

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

New scans added!! Let's make a deal!

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by ronniehatesjazz

I think you're just jealous because this guy is gonna get his paws on a 52 Mantle by the all star break at this point.

OKaY Tyler...
"I'll Take THaT Bet!!!"

The All Star Break Begins
When the Detroit @ Cleveland Game Ends
Sunday July 9th, 2017
So Steven Has Approximately 52 Days
Ta Purchase His Authentic !952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card
Weather it's Raw or Slabbed,
As Long as it's an Authentic Card
& Steven is Happy with His 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card

Pretty Simple Rules

Now I Propose THaT we keep the Bet within the PREWAR Realm!?
I will Bet You Any Card I Have in Hand, Valued up ta, Lets Say $300...

" Whatcha Say Laddy, Still THiNK He'll Be Done By the AS Break!? "

If So...
Let me Know Whatcha Got ta Trade fir the Wager...?

And I Will Do the Same...!

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by irishdenny

OKaY Tyler...
"I'll Take THaT Bet!!!"

The All Star Break Begins
When the Detroit @ Cleveland Game Ends
Sunday July 9th, 2017
So Steven Has Approximately 52 Days
Ta Purchase His Authentic !952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card
Weather it's Raw or Slabbed,
As Long as it's an Authentic Card
& Steven is Happy with His 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card

Pretty Simple Rules

Now I Propose THaT we keep the Bet within the PREWAR Realm!?
I will Bet You Any Card I Have in Hand, Valued up ta, Lets Say $300...

" Whatcha Say Laddy, Still THiNK He'll Be Done By the AS Break!? "

If So...
Let me Know Whatcha Got ta Trade fir the Wager...?

And I Will Do the Same...!

Not too sure that is a smart bet lol This is gonna take some time and hard work!!

REMINDER THAT THE FOLLOWING NEW CARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE (photos of the following cards on page 30)


T206 Burch Factory 42 PSA A $100 DLVD
T206 Pfeister Factory 42 SGC A $100 DLVD
T206 McIntyre Sweet Caporal $25 DLVD
T206 Burch Piedmont 150 $30 DLVD
T206 Bresnahan Piedmont 350 $60 DLVD
T206 Donovan Sweet Caporal $25 DLVD
T206 Jones Piedmont 350 $25 DLVD
T206 Bush Piedmont 350 $25 DLVD
T206 Schmidt Piedmont 150 $25 DLVD
T206 Isbell Piedmont 150 DOUBLE NAME $30.00 DLVD
T206 Collins Sweet Caporal $50.00 DLVD

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

T206 Bresnahan Piedmont 350 $60 DLVD
T206 Collins Sweet Caporal $50.00 DLVD

I'll take these two. Confirm by email and I'll send PayPal. Then you can toss them in with my other package.
John

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by swarmee

I'll take these two. Confirm by email and I'll send PayPal. Then you can toss them in with my other package.
John

Perfect! Done deal. Love dealing with you

[ronniehatesjazz]

Originally Posted by irishdenny

OKaY Tyler...
"I'll Take THaT Bet!!!"

The All Star Break Begins
When the Detroit @ Cleveland Game Ends
Sunday July 9th, 2017
So Steven Has Approximately 52 Days
Ta Purchase His Authentic !952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card
Weather it's Raw or Slabbed,
As Long as it's an Authentic Card
& Steven is Happy with His 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card

Pretty Simple Rules

Now I Propose THaT we keep the Bet within the PREWAR Realm!?
I will Bet You Any Card I Have in Hand, Valued up ta, Lets Say $300...

" Whatcha Say Laddy, Still THiNK He'll Be Done By the AS Break!? "

If So...
Let me Know Whatcha Got ta Trade fir the Wager...?

And I Will Do the Same...!

Thanks for the offer Denny but I'll have to decline. I've always made a policy to never bet with an Irishman!! Also, I've learned it's never wise to bet on someone other than yourself..... I have been debating about starting a Super Ultimate Trade Up thread where I will start with a 1988 Donruss Frank Viola with my sights on a Wagner t206. If I decide to pursue such an endeavor I may be willing to go against my better judgement and make a wager with you.

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by ronniehatesjazz

Thanks for the offer Denny but I'll have to decline. I've always made a policy to never bet with an Irishman!! Also, I've learned it's never wise to bet on someone other than yourself..... I have been debating about starting a Super Ultimate Trade Up thread where I will start with a 1988 Donruss Frank Viola with my sights on a Wagner t206. If I decide to pursue such an endeavor I may be willing to go against my better judgement and make a wager with you.

No Worries Ty!
As I Imagine You Were at the time,
I was FeeliN Frisky After Reading Your Post.
Thought it would make an InterestiN 52 Days

[KCRfan1]

Good Luck Stephen! Been fun watching the post and your progress!!!

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

Good Luck Stephen! Been fun watching the post and your progress!!!

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that!

For anyone still wondering... here is what is left

T206 Guiheen Piedmont 350 $70 DLVD
T206 Shaughnessy Old Mill $100 DLVD
T206 Killian Sweet Caporal $35 DLVD
T206 Mullin Piedmont $35 DLVD
T206 Summers Piedmont 350 $35 DLVD
T206 O'Leary Piedmont 350 $35 DLVD
T206 Jones Piedmont 350 $25 DLVD
1952 Topps Sima PSA 7 NM $55 DLVD
1952 Topps Bill Kennedy PSA 7 NM $75 DLVD

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!

For anyone still wondering... here is what is left

T206 Guiheen Piedmont 350 $60 DLVD
T206 Shaughnessy Old Mill SOLD
T206 Killian Sweet Caporal $30 DLVD
T206 Mullin Piedmont SOLD
T206 Summers Piedmont 350 SOLD
T206 O'Leary Piedmont 350 $30 DLVD
T206 Jones Piedmont 350 SOLD
1952 Topps Sima PSA 7 NM $55 DLVD
1952 Topps Bill Kennedy PSA 7 NM $75 DLVD

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Bump for the remaining beauties!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Remind me why this sales thread is on the front page?

[Stonepony]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Remind me why this sales thread is on the front page?

It's absolutely ridiculous.
Bump

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

It's absolutely ridiculous.
Bump

I literally have barely been posting. You guys just love to complain.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Remind me why this sales thread is on the front page?

Because we all need a good laugh. It is way better than being in the BST section and constantly getting bumped over members actually trying to sell their item(s).

I am still not sure if Stephen is a long time employee of a card shop, someone that has no idea what they are buying and returning all the items he paid pennies on the dollar for that turned out not to be worth 50X what he paid, a guy trying to sell some stuff to buy a new house, or someone trying to trade up from a few 100 dollar card to a 52 Topps Mickey Mantle.

No matter what is going on you have to give him props for using the main page to advance his personal goals. Plus lets not forget his spamming this thread to every single section of this forum. Not just anybody can get away with that.

Now if this post does not make you at least smile you have no sense of humor.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Because we all need a good laugh. It is way better than being in the BST section and constantly getting bumped over members actually trying to sell their item(s).

I am still not sure if Stephen is a long time employee of a card shop, someone that has no idea what they are buying and returning all the items he paid pennies on the dollar for that turned out not to be worth 50X what he paid, a guy trying to sell some stuff to buy a new house, or someone trying to trade up from a few 100 dollar card to a 52 Topps Mickey Mantle.

No matter what is going on you have to give him props for using the main page to advance his personal goals. Plus lets not forget his spamming this thread to every single section of this forum. Not just anybody can get away with that.
Now if this post does not make you at least smile you have no sense of humor.

-the only decision Leon has made since I've been a member that I definitely disagreed with.


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[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Because we all need a good laugh. It is way better than being in the BST section and constantly getting bumped over members actually trying to sell their item(s).

I am still not sure if Stephen is a long time employee of a card shop, someone that has no idea what they are buying and returning all the items he paid pennies on the dollar for that turned out not to be worth 50X what he paid, a guy trying to sell some stuff to buy a new house, or someone trying to trade up from a few 100 dollar card to a 52 Topps Mickey Mantle.

No matter what is going on you have to give him props for using the main page to advance his personal goals. Plus lets not forget his spamming this thread to every single section of this forum. Not just anybody can get away with that.

Now if this post does not make you at least smile you have no sense of humor.

Closing on my house tomorrow. And am 100% going to trade up to that mantle RC

Damn looks like the old grown cry babies are out tonight!

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Remind me why this sales thread is on the front page?

Apparently a number of members find this to be an absolutely fascinating sociological study into human economic decision making. Sure.

It's not even a trade up. It's trade me a bunch of cards for something and then I will spend weeks trying to sell them.

Mantle card expected sometime in 2071.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Remind me why this sales thread is on the front page?

Originally Posted by Stonepony

It's absolutely ridiculous.
Bump

Originally Posted by bnorth

Because we all need a good laugh. It is way better than being in the BST section and constantly getting bumped over members actually trying to sell their item(s).

I am still not sure if Stephen is a long time employee of a card shop, someone that has no idea what they are buying and returning all the items he paid pennies on the dollar for that turned out not to be worth 50X what he paid, a guy trying to sell some stuff to buy a new house, or someone trying to trade up from a few 100 dollar card to a 52 Topps Mickey Mantle.

No matter what is going on you have to give him props for using the main page to advance his personal goals. Plus lets not forget his spamming this thread to every single section of this forum. Not just anybody can get away with that.

Now if this post does not make you at least smile you have no sense of humor.

Originally Posted by clydepepper

-the only decision Leon has made since I've been a member that I definitely disagreed with.


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Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

Closing on my house tomorrow. And am 100% going to trade up to that mantle RC

Damn looks like the old grown cry babies are out tonight!

As an old grown crybaby old enough to be your grandfather, I would merely add that we have been called "Boys" by you repeatedly. You should not be surprised.

Boys will be boys, ya know.

[Paul S]

Old, tired, not crying, yet...

[KMayUSA6060]

I enjoy dealing with Stephen. Long week and even though I shouldn't have, I snagged the Shag from him. He's easy to deal with, and has been before.

For y'all complaining that this is on the front page, why do you insist on clicking the thread title and commenting? It's on the front page because it's an ongoing adventure, not a sales thread. Are transactions taking place? Yes. But it's fun to watch what he's able to turn stuff into. If you don't like the thread, don't comment. Hell, don't even read it. Quit poking little holes in this guy's fun.

Good luck Stephen!

[Bpm0014]

I enjoy dealing with Stephen. Long week and even though I shouldn't have, I snagged the Shag from him. He's easy to deal with, and has been before.

For y'all complaining that this is on the front page, why do you insist on clicking the thread title and commenting? It's on the front page because it's an ongoing adventure, not a sales thread. Are transactions taking place? Yes. But it's fun to watch what he's able to turn stuff into. If you don't like the thread, don't comment. Hell, don't even read it. Quit poking little holes in this guy's fun.

Good luck Stephen!


Same. I've dealt with him 3-4x now. Super easy transactions. Fast payments. As "men", a lot of you guys are really embarrassing and act like high school girls. Seriously. Just don't click on the f'n page; it's that simple! Even if I had no transactions with him, I'd still like to see how this pans out. Some of you complain about everything!

[vintagerookies51]

Bunch of grumpy old dudes discouraging millenials from doing something challenging and creative haha what's new. As many others have stated, how hard is to scroll past one thread out of dozens on the front page? There are plenty of unfunny, random and pointless threads started by some people that have nothing to do with vintage cards. To me this is a fun ongoing thread and it'll be interesting to see how far he gets. Keep it up Stephen, thanks again for the Jackie

[Bpm0014]

Bunch of grumpy old dudes discouraging millenials from doing something challenging and creative haha what's new. As many others have stated, how hard is to scroll past one thread out of dozens on the front page? There are plenty of unfunny, random and pointless threads started by some people that have nothing to do with vintage cards. To me this is a fun ongoing thread and it'll be interesting to see how far he gets. Keep it up Stephen, thanks again for the Jackie

Exactly.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

I enjoy dealing with Stephen. Long week and even though I shouldn't have, I snagged the Shag from him. He's easy to deal with, and has been before.

For y'all complaining that this is on the front page, why do you insist on clicking the thread title and commenting? It's on the front page because it's an ongoing adventure, not a sales thread. Are transactions taking place? Yes. But it's fun to watch what he's able to turn stuff into. If you don't like the thread, don't comment. Hell, don't even read it. Quit poking little holes in this guy's fun.

Good luck Stephen!


Same. I've dealt with him 3-4x now. Super easy transactions. Fast payments. As "men", a lot of you guys are really embarrassing and act like high school girls. Seriously. Just don't click on the f'n page; it's that simple! Even if I had no transactions with him, I'd still like to see how this pans out. Some of you complain about everything!

So you want the COMPLAINING to stop......And you're trying to achieve this by COMPLAINING about the supposed COMPLAINERS??

I'm sorry but, oh the irony! This thread is hilarious.

Originally Posted by Huysmans

So you want the COMPLAINING to stop......And you're trying to achieve this by COMPLAINING about the supposed COMPLAINERS??

I'm sorry but, oh the irony! This thread is hilarious.

If those complaining just ignored the thread and chose not to participate then there wouldn't be anyone complaining. Problem solved

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by gobucsmagic74

if those complaining just ignored the thread and chose not to participate then there wouldn't be anyone complaining. Problem solved

+1000

[TheNightmanCometh]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

So you want the COMPLAINING to stop......And you're trying to achieve this by COMPLAINING about the supposed COMPLAINERS??

I'm sorry but, oh the irony! This thread is hilarious.

Translation: I can't admit that what he's saying has merit so I'm just gonna call him a complainer too.

[PiratesWS1979]

I personally check this thread everyday or so. A little because it’s interesting to read the comments about this thread is terrible and he’s trying to rip people off. Well the real sellers trying to rip people off are eBay fixed price listing.…right?

Mostly I try to see if he has something I REALLY want were I’m willing to pay a bit more. He’s collecting and trading for a certain goal and seems willing to work with people. Remember those words “collecting and trading.” Something we all grew up doing long before eBay.

The only thing I can grip about this thread is the cards offered are mostly small cards, except Ruth & Johnson. Remember, if you’re wanting a decent ’52 Mantle, go big are go home!

[mechanicalman]

[QUOTE=PiratesWS1979;166470

The only thing I can grip about this thread is the cards offered are mostly small cards, except Ruth & Johnson. Remember, if you’re wanting a decent ’52 Mantle, go big are go home![/QUOTE]

I think this is an interesting point. I think there would be a lot more interest, and far fewer detractors, if one nice card was flipped for a slightly nicer card, which is turned into a slightly bigger card, etc. I would be fascinated by that. The current path is that a big card is flipped for multiple low grade commons, which are traded for similar cards or offered up in a fire sale, etc. I personally find the path hard to follow. But maybe that's the only feasible way to achieve the goal. I think it would be awesome if the OP could achieve this, but I understand those who think that watching the journey might be a bit cumbersome.

[Mountaineer1999]

Almost 29000 views, now thats funny.
I dont really get it but i dont care one way or the other.

[Huysmans]

That is a lot of views!

[Leon]

+1

Originally Posted by EYECOLLECTVINTAGE

I literally have barely been posting. You guys just love to complain.

[Leon]

Could not agree any more with this statement if I tried and tried....(says the grumpy old dude)

Originally Posted by vintagerookies51

Bunch of grumpy old dudes discouraging millenials from doing something challenging and creative haha what's new. As many others have stated, how hard is to scroll past one thread out of dozens on the front page? There are plenty of unfunny, random and pointless threads started by some people that have nothing to do with vintage cards. To me this is a fun ongoing thread and it'll be interesting to see how far he gets. Keep it up Stephen, thanks again for the Jackie

[mrdbrooks77]

Card came and I am very pleased. Super fast shipping and great card, thank you.

Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

[Stampsfan]

After all this, what is left to flip?

I agree that trading one for one would be easier to follow, and likely make a more interesting read. But perhaps I am a just another grumpy old guy who can only track one thing at a time.

In any case, as someone that does not own a '52 Topps Mantle, I watch with intrigue as to whether he can do it, and a touch of envy if he does achieve his goal.

One thing for sure, I won't be around in 2071 if that ends up being the final date.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

After all this, what is left to flip?

That is a great question!

Here is what is left. I just lowered prices to move these today!

T206 Guiheen Piedmont 350 $50 DLVD
T206 Killian Sweet Caporal $25 DLVD
T206 O'Leary Piedmont 350 $25 DLVD
1952 Topps Bill Kennedy PSA 7 NM $60 DLVD

[barrysloate]

I'm a grumpy old man- well, only 64 but unquestionably grouchy, but I do have a couple of observations to share.

I don't know Stephen but he seems like a genuinely good guy and I appreciate his enthusiasm for the hobby. But I'm not sure he's getting any closer to his goal. He trades commons for HOfers, then trades HOFers for more commons, and I don't know if that will ever get him a 52 Mantle. Plus, with the price of the card increasing dramatically, I don't even think he is keeping up with inflation. For every $100 score he makes, the 52 Mantle becomes $200 more expensive.

Also, why is this on the main page? At the end of the day, Stephen is just a guy trying to add a great card to his collection. Isn't that what everyone is trying to do? If I'm saving up to buy a Wagner, but need to sell a lot of cards to afford it, can I do so on the main page? Seems like this is a BST issue.

Anyway, sorry to be so grumpy. Just my three cents.

[Leon]

Hey Barry,
You misspelled (typo) enthusiasm.
The questions you raise were answered long ago in this thread. It is on the front page because the original poster (hey Stephen) asked if it could be and was told it was ok. It is a vintage card experiment that has some entertainment value. It is one thread on the front page out of 35. There is no harm in it and most likely other threads like it wouldn't be allowed again, at least very soon. It's baseball cards....We should be happy for Stephen to give it a try (hey Stephen) even though I have to agree, he has a big time uphill battle. I still think he ends up with some '87 Donruss...

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I'm a grumpy old man- well, only 64 but unquestionably grouchy, but I do have a couple of observations to share.

I don't know Stephen but he seems like a genuinely good guy and I appreciate his enthusisam for the hobby. But I'm not sure he's getting any closer to his goal. He trades commons for HOfers, then trades HOFers for more commons, and I don't know if that will ever get him a 52 Mantle. Plus, with the price of the card increasing dramatically, I don't even think he is keeping up with inflation. For every $100 score he makes, the 52 Mantle becomes $200 more expensive.

Also, why is this on the main page? At the end of the day, Stephen is just a guy trying to add a great card to his collection. Isn't that what everyone is trying to do? If I'm saving up to buy a Wagner, but need to sell a lot of cards to afford it, can I do so on the main page? Seems like this is a BST issue.

Anyway, sorry to be so grumpy. Just my three cents.

[barrysloate]

Thanks. I fixed it.

With all due respect, I've collected on and off for 35 years, and my goal was ALWAYS to trade up- tried to trade something smaller for something better. It's fine that you gave Stephen this forum, but what he is doing really isn't that unique. Again, wish him well and hope he achieves his goal.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Thanks. I fixed it.

With all due respect, I've collected on and off for 35 years, and my goal was ALWAYS to trade up- tried to trade something smaller for something better. It's fine that you gave Stephen this forum, but what he is doing really isn't that unique. Again, wish him well and hope he achieves his goal.

Never said it was unique, just fun. And I think we need more and not less so if an off topic thread, which isn't that far off topic though in the wrong section, can give a lot of members fun in watching it, I am just not sure what the big deal is. And it was stated very early on this isn't going to be allowed too often for all of the reasons mentioned. So the "precedent" and "what if everyone does it" retorts have been addressed. Of course we all do this type of thing but probably not in public and play by play.... I think it's interesting watching it.
It's one thread, it just can't be that bad. BTW, hope all is well your way too...


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[barrysloate]

Not a big deal...and you misspelled "way".

[JoeyFarino]

Why do any of u care anyway...if you dont like it then dont read it or follow it..simple...its better than reading about T206's all day

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Not a big deal...and you misspelled "way".

My spelling was a train wreck.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Let's sell these or trade and move on to phase 3

PRICE CUT

Here is what is left. I just lowered prices to move these today!

T206 Guiheen Piedmont 350 $48 DLVD
T206 Killian Sweet Caporal $23 DLVD
T206 O'Leary Piedmont 350 $23 DLVD
1952 Topps Bill Kennedy PSA 7 NM $50 DLVD sold pending payment

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

PRICE CUT

Here is what is left. I just lowered prices to move these today!

T206 Guiheen Piedmont 350 $46 DLVD
T206 Killian Sweet Caporal $21 DLVD
T206 O'Leary Piedmont 350 $21 DLVD

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

FINAL PRICE DROP

Here is what is left. I just lowered prices to move these today!

T206 Guiheen Piedmont 350 $40 DLVD
T206 Killian Sweet Caporal $18 DLVD
T206 O'Leary Piedmont 350 $18 DLVD














[/QUOTE]

[brian1961]

Wow, over 32,000 views on this thread. In its own way, a vivid indication of how popular Mickey Mantle still is, in particular his beautiful 1952 Topps trading card. ---Brian Powell

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Wow, over 32,000 views on this thread. In its own way, a vivid indication of how popular Mickey Mantle still is, in particular his beautiful 1952 Topps trading card. ---Brian Powell

Or it's an indication of how people will stare at a train wreck.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Or it's an indication of how people will stare at a train wreck.

LOL, isn't that the truth. His posts are something to behold.

To be fair I have made one purchase and done 1 trade with Stephen and both went perfectly.