The official Mickey Mantle Pickup Thread. All Mick, all the time!

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by Puckettfan

Excellent idea, Brian. I would not have thought of a blueprint cabinet but that probably works really well. Plus a bet an older cabinet would be really cool for storing the vintage cards. Thanks again.

Kris

Kris, my blueprint case is by no means vintage, though I've owned it since 1989. It is jet black and reasonably heavy metal. You have a good point about storing vintage cards in an old wooden cabinet. Regardless, I am pleased with the heavy-duty case, as it beautifully does what I intended.

I mentioned the merits of choosing a couple different colors for the velvet pads. However, besides the aforementioned benefit of shielding my prized cards et al from the ultraviolet rays of the sun, there is one other essential benefit. It's tough to put into words, but I'll have a go, then let it go at that.

Displaying my collection of "favorites" in a 5-drawer case allows me not to see my items whenever I enter the room. I really don't want to see my prized pieces every single time I go in. There's a saying, "familiarity breeds contempt", and I liken the meaning to my collection in that I don't want to ever get bored seeing them too frequently. After a time, a subtle feeling of the collection losing its special allure and attractiveness would set in.

Not everyone would feel the same way if they saw their cards, etc. every day, but that's me. So, the black case also shields my eyes and attention, except for when I want to admire them.

Some items have to be in a bank safe deposit box, but that's life.

Here I go getting verbose again. You poor guy. Take care, Kris. Have a swell weekend. ---Brian Powell (Indiana Jones on the PSA chat forums)

[REGGIE206]

My wife bought this book on Amazon for me:

[Puckettfan]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Kris, my blueprint case is by no means vintage, though I've owned it since 1989. It is jet black and reasonably heavy metal. You have a good point about storing vintage cards in an old wooden cabinet. Regardless, I am pleased with the heavy-duty case, as it beautifully does what I intended.

I mentioned the merits of choosing a couple different colors for the velvet pads. However, besides the aforementioned benefit of shielding my prized cards et al from the ultraviolet rays of the sun, there is one other essential benefit. It's tough to put into words, but I'll have a go, then let it go at that.

Displaying my collection of "favorites" in a 5-drawer case allows me not to see my items whenever I enter the room. I really don't want to see my prized pieces every single time I go in. There's a saying, "familiarity breeds contempt", and I liken the meaning to my collection in that I don't want to ever get bored seeing them too frequently. After a time, a subtle feeling of the collection losing its special allure and attractiveness would set in.

Not everyone would feel the same way if they saw their cards, etc. every day, but that's me. So, the black case also shields my eyes and attention, except for when I want to admire them.

Some items have to be in a bank safe deposit box, but that's life.

Here I go getting verbose again. You poor guy. Take care, Kris. Have a swell weekend. ---Brian Powell (Indiana Jones on the PSA chat forums)

This is awesome Brian. Keep it coming. It's never too much. I have only gotten back into collecting in the last 3 years after a 25 year absence. Right now I have 2 large cases that are designed to hold 50 graded cards a piece. It's UV Glass but I'm not sold. My home office is the spot, but I like the idea of not seeing them all the time.

[irv]

Originally Posted by REGGIE206

My wife bought this book on Amazon for me:

Nice, Reggie. Just surprises me to see there is no pic of the 52 Topps card on the cover?

[REGGIE206]

Originally Posted by irv

Nice, Reggie. Just surprises me to see there is no pic of the 52 Topps card on the cover?

You're right! I didn't think about that!

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by Puckettfan

This is awesome Brian. Keep it coming. It's never too much. I have only gotten back into collecting in the last 3 years after a 25 year absence. Right now I have 2 large cases that are designed to hold 50 graded cards a piece. It's UV Glass but I'm not sold. My home office is the spot, but I like the idea of not seeing them all the time.

Thanks for your kind words, Kris. Much obliged. Kris, you might consider a lightweight fabric cover that would shield your graded cards. Perhaps go to a store that sells fabric remnants. They might have a couple pieces that would sufficiently cover your displays. I know there's sheer drapery, and then there's blackout fabric, that cuts out ALL incoming light. Get a couple pieces of the blackout that are larger than what you need, cut them down, and with a sewing machine, reinforce the ends. You might wish to sew a length-wise loop, then insert a dowel rod to fit over each case when you're not admiring your crafted collection.

If you don't know how to use a sewing machine, as I, perhaps your dear wife or significant other, or a trusted friend who's good seamstress, can do the job to your requirements.

Above all Kris, when it comes to crafts, think it through carefully so you will be truly pleased when it's all done.

The weight of each cover should not disturb anything, I would think, but test and consider all the potential problems/interferences that might come up, and nip those in the bud.

Whatever you decide, I wish you the very best. Let's face it, as much as period Mickey Mantle cards, coins, et al cost, we must needs to take right proper care of them! Hey, even some of the gorgeous, more difficult to get in high grade post-career Micks are getting pricey.

Gotta make my lunch, so time to vamoose. ---Brian Powell

[mintacular]

Am pretty happy with this one:

[hammer]

Great cards and a nice Mantle allstar card with that rich red and centered look. Also enjoy that Mantle book that was picked up. Thanks for sharing everything guys and girls.