1952 Mantle purchase question

[Goudey77]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

People said the same when I bought my midgrade in 2014. It's probably doubled since then. It's very hard to time any market or to buy at next year's prices.

I mean wait a decade if you need to
I'd take my chances. There are enough copies floating around that it will never be unattainable.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Goudey77

I mean wait a decade if you need to
I'd take my chances. There are enough copies floating around that it will never be unattainable.

I have been saying the same thing since the 80's. I wish I would have bought one then because the card seems to defy logic.

[Goudey77]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I have been saying the same thing since the 80's. I wish I would have bought one then because the card seems to defy logic.

Well you have not waited long enough then. Stay patient my friend...
The baby boomer fanatics will sell off eventually.

[pokerplyr80]

I think the chances of this card decreasing in value much at all are not great, especially if you find a nice high eye appeal 3. There will always be haters on this board, but the 52 Mantle is the most iconic card in the hobby. Go for it if that's what you want. You won't be disappointed with the card.

[ALR-bishop]

Being a variations guy I had to have both versions. Glad I did not wait. Seems like folks who say wait are usually the ones still waiting

[drcy]

If you have your heart set on owning one, I would consider it a safe investment for the kids.

Though the 51 Bowman is also a good choice.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by drcy

If you have your heart set on owning one, I would consider it a safe investment for the kids.

Though the 51 Bowman is also a good choice.

You really can't go wrong either way.

[Promethius88]

Simple, buy one now. If the price drastically decreases down the road, buy another one.... and so on. Just keep lowering your average!

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Promethius88

Simple, buy one now. If the price drastically decreases down the road, buy another one.... and so on. Just keep lowering your average!

Hard to disagree with this strategy. I certainly wouldn't mind a couple more 52 Mantles in the collection.

[Goudey77]

Originally Posted by Promethius88

Simple, buy one now. If the price drastically decreases down the road, buy another one.... and so on. Just keep lowering your average!

Sounds like the precious metal stackers. Keep stacking at all price levels.

[Goudey77]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Being a variations guy I had to have both versions. Glad I did not wait. Seems like folks who say wait are usually the ones still waiting

Does anyone know where I can find a PSA 4.5 at a deep discount?

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I have been saying the same thing since the 80's. I wish I would have bought one then because the card seems to defy logic.

You and me both, Ben. I passed when it was below $1000 because it had fallen from above $3000 and I didn't think it would go back up to those levels! Duh!