1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie Card Help

[Diablo]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Images are too small; you need to post the photos on a different site (like Facebook or imgur) and then embed the URL links using the Insert Image icon above the text box (yellow sky w/mountains picture).

First glance: I don't like the border being a cream color instead of white. Rest of the card color looks inconsistent with the fading/toning of the borders. Centering is too good. Image is oversaturated. All that scuffing and no creases or back wear? Unlikely. I'm thinking fake at like 95%.

Thanks John, that's a bit heart breaking...lol Also, I've included the photos to IMGUR. https://imgur.com/a/pRuySKA

[swarmee]

Well, I'll say I'm not an expert on this card. Here's a high res image of a known good card. You can easily see the border should match the color of the clouds.


Here's yours for comparison.


Buy a couple of commons from the set online and then compare them. Make sure the paper has the same feel, gloss, stock, smell, etc. Basically, be more sure before you pay a $100 or so to try to authenticate.

[Diablo]

[QUOTE=swarmee;1990205]Well, I'll say I'm not an expert on this card. Here's a high res image of a known good card. You can easily see the border should match the color of the clouds.

I appreciate it John, thank you. And yes, I would like to get as much information as possible to see if it's worth dropping the $100+ gamble on having this car graded. Also, have you ever seen an 'orb' flaw on this card before (see red arrow in photo)?

[swarmee]

Most people call those "print dots" or "fisheyes" or "hickeys". They do not usually repeat in the same location.
You can use this link to look at over 500 of them and to compare against.
https://www.psacard.com/auctionprice.../values/211818

[NiceDocter]

Most of the 51 Bowman Mantles I have seen are somewhat either off center or slightly off register of the printing. Fakes tend to be 50 50 perfect centered...... as is this one.. dont like the border color either. Sorry but the good news is its just my opinion..... might be worth a shot at a grade just to settle the issue once and for all....

[rjackson44]

Horrible fake

[thecomebacker]

Yep, fake.
Borders way too wide. Color looks totally off. Same with the paper stock.