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

[swarmee]

PSA Auths used to count as 0.5 points in the standings, but AUTH, 1(Q), 1, and 2(Q) all count as PSA 1 for the set registry based on changes they made last year. Oddly enough, FAIR 1.5(Q) is still worth 1.5. 3(Q) now is worth 2 points, while 4 and up with qualifiers equal a two-grade drop.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by swarmee

PSA Auths used to count as 0.5 points in the standings, but AUTH, 1(Q), 1, and 2(Q) all count as PSA 1 for the set registry based on changes they made last year. Oddly enough, FAIR 1.5(Q) is still worth 1.5. 3(Q) now is worth 2 points, while 4 and up with qualifiers equal a two-grade drop.

This is way above my pay grade! John my head is spining lol

[bswhiten]

Mailday - 64 Rawlings Box full panel pickup.
The kid that owned the glove/box was clearly a Mick fan but not that keen on Tom Tresh. BOO!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

Mailday - 64 Rawlings Box full panel pickup.
The kid that owned the glove/box was clearly a Mick fan but not that keen on Tom Tresh. BOO!

Very nice glove box. I still need to add Brooks to my collection. There’s a few that I’ve seen over the years, but have never acquired. All the examples I have seen have a decent crease since it’s located on the corner of the box.

[bswhiten]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Very nice glove box. I still need to add Brooks to my collection. There’s a few that I’ve seen over the years, but have never acquired. All the examples I have seen have a decent crease since it’s located on the corner of the box.

Thanks Mark. The Brooks has a crease on this one too. The panel is far from good condition but works for me. Good luck in your hunt!

[Bestdj777]

I rarely send cards in for grading--not because of any thoughts regarding the process, but rather because hobby funds are limited. Well, I bit the bullet and sent these in. Unfortunately, when doing so, I accidentally provided the company the wrong address. They were sent there and signed for by the new tenant, who never contacted me. Two weeks later, I discovery my mistake. Fortunately, the landlord put me in touch with the tenant and I was able to retrieve them today. Photo bucket won't let me share teh photos, but was fortunate to get the following:
1. 1961 Post Cereal Panel - Skowkron/Richardon/Mantle/Klubek - PSA 6
2. 1962 Life Magazine - Mantle/Maris panel w/ Tor. Sub Tab - PSA A
3. 1968 Country Cookin - Kneeling - PSA 4

Also grabbed these as the price was right and I love the premium photo:

[commishbob]

This isn't a new pickup as I bought it in 2016. But it's my favorite Mickey item. Had these as a kid in North Jersey. Loved going to the soda fountain/cigarette/candy store near my house and flipping through them. Lot's of nostalgia for me in stuff like this.

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[swarmee]

Nice stuff guys; I grabbed three cards from the Small Traditions auction last night: PSA graded 1953-55 Dormand VG-EX, 1955-57 Yankees photo pack VG, and Holiday Inn matchbook EX. Added them to my Master Set registry and moved up from #36 to #33. Still waiting on my submission with Bobby on the main page, and working on another bulk submission with 18 Mantles so far, probably going to be close to 30 once I get them all in and send it out.

[stlcardsfan]

Originally Posted by commishbob

This isn't a new pickup as I bought it in 2016. But it's my favorite Mickey item. Had these as a kid in North Jersey. Loved going to the soda fountain/cigarette/candy store near my house and flipping through them. Lot's of nostalgia for me in stuff like this.

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Hey Bob I wonder where that last photo came from? Reminds me of the 1963 Bronx Bombers card with Mick, Tresh and Richardson. Always thought a Mantle / Maris card would have been much better. Wonder if that was a Topps photo that they scrapped? Would have been a great card.

[AustinMike]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

My max bid was much higher than i got it for so no problem! haha

Nice pick-up Ben! If I had seen it, I might have "helped" Chris in increasing your final cost.

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

3. 1968 Country Cookin - Kneeling - PSA 4

Also grabbed these as the price was right and I love the premium photo:

Chris, congrats on the grades, especially the Country Cookin' post card. Also, that photo premium as well as the entire Big League Baseball Game are great items.

[sflayank]

Big price for 1 side of the box..good pick up
How about the whole box?

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

Mailday - 64 Rawlings Box full panel pickup.
The kid that owned the glove/box was clearly a Mick fan but not that keen on Tom Tresh. BOO!

Sorry I bid you up a bit on this one

[bswhiten]

Sorry I bid you up a bit on this one

My max bid was much higher than i got it for so no problem! haha