Just Another 1952 Mantle PSA 9

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

If it truly is your consignment, then best of luck with the auction.

But I don't see the price jumping $2.8M for a half point. I just don't see it. I hope I'm wrong and you make out great, but I doubt it.


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I would not doubt that’s his consignment.

Evan, I hope this card crushes the estimate.

[Bradyhill]

Funny about all the doubters... many of us know this card and it is definitely the nicest centered Mantle 9 out there and Evans! I’m sure I’ll give the bidding a poke! Good Luck Evan!

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by Bradyhill

Funny about all the doubters... many of us know this card and it is definitely the nicest centered Mantle 9 out there and Evans! I’m sure I’ll give the bidding a poke! Good Luck Evan!

Exactly. I've seen the card, and it merits the grade. It is one of the very few best in the world in my opinion, considering one of the tens is pretty severely tilted. As such I am excited about the card, not the flip.

I also agree it is funny to see the peanut gallery of '52 Mantle haters saying what other cards they'd rather have for the money, and how only a "fool" would buy this card. Go spend your money however you want, without taking bilious potshots at a fellow collector's preference. Let the next man spend his own money on whatever card makes him happy. If the popularity and status of the Mantle card bothers you, no one is forcing anyone to buy one.

And as was rightly said above, whoever has the money for this card (in any grade, for that matter) can certainly buy other cards he desires.

It's a gorgeous piece, Evan, and I wish you the best with the sale. I'm sure the new owner will be very happy with their purchase.

* That bat pictured below it is no slouch, either!

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

I would not doubt that’s his consignment.

Evan, I hope this card crushes the estimate.

Sorry I doubted you Evan. Like I said, I hope you do great with the auction.


AndyH

[Touch'EmAll]

Good market for the seller, and sounds like he would like to sell it. They buyer will get a great card that they want. The selling outfit makes a little money. Pretty much a Win-Win-Win for all. Best of luck to both seller and buyer.

[CW]

slightly better image until the auction hits

[WWG]

Originally Posted by CW

slightly better image until the auction hits

Was that at last years National? Beautiful card and dead on centering.

[jfkheat]

Originally Posted by WWG

Was that at last years National? Beautiful card and dead on centering.

Yes. Evan also had a PSA 10 1953 Topps Mantle in his showcase.
James

[Stonepony]

It may be board heresy, but lay this card next to any known t206 Wagner and I would choose the Mantle for MY collection.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by CW

slightly better image until the auction hits

whats the deal with the other mantle to the right????

[darwinbulldog]

Meh, that's probably like a PSA 7.5 or something. Not worth your time.

[hangman62]

interesting topic in the PRE WWII section. Should we move it