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

[bswhiten]

Originally Posted by AustinMike

Ben, Are you sure those are authentic? They're both missing the pin holes.

Like Chris, I only have the kneeling one. Mine is post marked (Aug. 15, 1969). Mine also has a pin hole.

I feel like most of my oddball Mick's have pinholes, tape, tears, and missing or dinged corners Lucked out with these Country Cookin postcards I guess.

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

I joined Net54 about two and a half years ago after I began building my mid-grade 1952 Bowman set. I found this thread at that time and was looking forward to the day when I had something to contribute to it.

Last week I finally pulled the trigger and picked up that Mantle.

Not only does this fill a gigantic hole in my set, but this is my FIRST Mantle card in my collection. Happy to finally have it.

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[Bestdj777]

Great card. Congratulations on the pickup!

[cardsagain74]

All of his '50s Topps cards together from my collection:

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

All of his '50s Topps cards together from my collection:

I had to look at that picture several times to figure out what was going on. I thought you had a jumbo 52 Topps for a second. Nice run. You should consider a 1954 SI Topps to fill in the gaps a little!

[cardsagain74]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I had to look at that picture several times to figure out what was going on. I thought you had a jumbo 52 Topps for a second. Nice run. You should consider a 1954 SI Topps to fill in the gaps a little!

I thought about that (especially since I have the '55 Bowman), but probably won't bother filling out the '50s unless I get his '51 Bowman, which I've just lost interest in pursuing lately.

Had to use my old pic of the '52T since it's now in a safe deposit box, so that made it a jumbo compared to the rest. Maybe I should market it as a new variation that's 1 of 1

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

I thought about that (especially since I have the '55 Bowman), but probably won't bother filling out the '50s unless I get his '51 Bowman, which I've just lost interest in pursuing lately.

Had to use my old pic of the '52T since it's now in a safe deposit box, so that made it a jumbo compared to the rest. Maybe I should market it as a new variation that's 1 of 1

Haha, you should. If you want to trade for a regular size one I might be willing to trade in your favor and give you my PSA 1 straight up for that one . 51 Bowman is boring so I don’t blame you.

[IgnatiusJReilly]

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

I joined Net54 about two and a half years ago after I began building my mid-grade 1952 Bowman set. I found this thread at that time and was looking forward to the day when I had something to contribute to it.

Last week I finally pulled the trigger and picked up that Mantle.

Not only does this fill a gigantic hole in my set, but this is my FIRST Mantle card in my collection. Happy to finally have it.

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That’s a sharp card!


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[bswhiten]

Picked up a cool premium team photo of a young Mick. 1951 M114.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

Picked up a cool premium team photo of a young Mick. 1951 M114.

Nice pickup. I was tempted to put a bid in. I think you got a great deal on this one.

[CW]

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

I joined Net54 about two and a half years ago after I began building my mid-grade 1952 Bowman set. I found this thread at that time and was looking forward to the day when I had something to contribute to it.

Last week I finally pulled the trigger and picked up that Mantle.

Not only does this fill a gigantic hole in my set, but this is my FIRST Mantle card in my collection. Happy to finally have it.

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Very nice. Congrats!!