Sacrificing a Set to Buy a Dream Card Dilemma

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Originally Posted by Kenny Cole

You go with your gut. If it tells you the Mantle is the one, do it. If not, don't. There will always be 1956 Topps Mantles out there, and there will always be 1952 Topps cards. Whichever you pick, you aren't wrong. Make a decision and don't second guess yourself would by my suggestion.

Originally Posted by MR RAREBACK

I say go for the 56 mantle

To me, anyways, it seems like a lot of 56's are coming on the market but they are still commanding decent money. Not sure if that will last or not though?
With the high numbered 52's, and I could be wrong, I am thinking they are a little more scarce and will always command decent money and maybe continue to rise, based on condition of course?

My highest coveted card is a 52 Topps Mathews, but with them in the stratosphere, it's unlikely I'll ever be able to afford one.
With me not being able to afford the Mathews, and likely a few others, it's unlikely I'll ever be able to finish my set, so that is a big part of the reason why I want to stray and purchase the 56 Topps Mantle that I love.

Decisions, decisions!