In a dilemma with a 55 Mantle?

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Gr8Beldini

How do you not like the '55B Mantle? It's my favorite Mantle card. Certainly nicer than the '67, '59, '54B, '57, and '68 Mantles.

I think the TV set is tacky, I don't think it's the greatest photo of Mantle in the world either. I don't think it helps that the Topps issue that year was such a beautiful set. Makes me a little upset that he couldn't have a card in that one due to licensing. I Love his 54 Issue. Beautiful portrait of him. All comes down to personal preference.

[ALR-bishop]

I like the 55 format ok. It was ahead of it's time. Do you know how many households had a color TV in 1955. The set was a market bust for Bowman at the time.

But I have all the Mantles you list Gr8 and would rate the 55B last in that group. As James said, just a matter of preference

[Gr8Beldini]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I like the 55 format ok. It was ahead of it's time. Do you know how many households had a color TV in 1955. The set was a market bust for Bowman at the time.

But I have all the Mantles you list Gr8 and would rate the 55B last in that group. As James said, just a matter of preference

Even worse than the '67?

[Republicaninmass]

Red hearts were available in 55!

55b love em or hate em

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Red hearts were available in 55!

55b love em or hate em

I know there was a Red Heart set for 54, I love that Mantle. One of my favorite cards in my collection. Such a beautiful set, I wish there was a production in 55.

My options for 55 are slim, Looks like I'm saving for a Stahl Meyer or caving and buying the 55 Bowman. Maybe something low grade that won't be too pricey for the Bowman.

[Republicaninmass]

Its labeled as 54, but was available many years after through the mail in offer

[bobsbbcards]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Do you know how many households had a color TV in 1955.

Two?

[rats60]

If the card doesn't have to be only 1955, you have a Dormand post card 1953-1955 or a Yankees team issue 1955-1957 that are less expensive options.

I can relate. 1955 Topps is one of my favorite sets, but it feels incomplete without Hofers like Mantle. I decided to go with 1953 Bowman over the ugly 1955 Bowman to go along with the set. It also gives me a Stan Musial as well as Ralph Kiner on the Pirates instead of Indians.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by rats60

If the card doesn't have to be only 1955, you have a Dormand post card 1953-1955 or a Yankees team issue 1955-1957 that are less expensive options.

I can relate. 1955 Topps is one of my favorite sets, but it feels incomplete without Hofers like Mantle. I decided to go with 1953 Bowman over the ugly 1955 Bowman to go along with the set. It also gives me a Stan Musial as well as Ralph Kiner on the Pirates instead of Indians.

The Dormand Post Card is an option that's a possibility. I think it's a combination of the fact that 55 Bowman just doesn't look nice, and the fact that in my opinion the 55 Topps set is one of the best looking sets of the 50's.

Thanks for the suggestions

[ALR-bishop]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

Two?

I was either 15 or or around 150,000 depending on who you talk to

[jgannon]

Maybe you could just get one of those ACEO cards. There are a couple of Mick in the 1955 style that are really nice. I know of course, they are not from '55, but if you're really averse to getting a '55 Bowman and you don't want to pay the exorbitant prices for the Stahl Meyer card, maybe you could just get the ACEO as a stand-in. And why get a card that you really don't like? 1955 will at least be represented with the ACEO.

[hcv123]

My vote is for the 55 Stahl Meyer! Awesome tough card!

[Bestdj777]

You could go with the All American Sports Stars. Mantle is small, and they are all in either sheet form or hand cut, but it’s likely a better looking option than the Bowman and more affordable than the Stahl.