1952 Topps Mantle - what would it grade?

[jayshum]

Thanks for the opinions on grades. My thought was a 1.5 or maybe a 2, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't just being overly hopeful.

I have never sent anything for grading, and I don't think I will be sending this in, but am I correct that it would cost $1000 to get it graded since the value of the card is likely between $10K and $25K? From what I saw on the PSA site, that is what it looks like it would cost which seems crazy to me.

[irv]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Thanks for the opinions on grades. My thought was a 1.5 or maybe a 2, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't just being overly hopeful.

I have never sent anything for grading, and I don't think I will be sending this in, but am I correct that it would cost $1000 to get it graded since the value of the card is likely between $10K and $25K? From what I saw on the PSA site, that is what it looks like it would cost which seems crazy to me.

Yep, it is crazy. I have a rougher looking Mantle with front paper loss, which would take a grader all of 30 seconds to a minute to grade it either an "A" or a 1, but that will also cost me a $1,000.
Some have said it is for insurance/shipping purposes, but I would assume the same fee would still apply if one personally dropped it off and picked it back up?

[packs]

I'd wait for a big show (when there are shows again) and consign to an auction house onsite. The AH will have the card graded and you can skip all the red tape and make money rather than spend it to make it back.

[jchcollins]

You can have creasing like that with SGC and still get a 2 or 2.5; I've done it. I think the key though is how much the creases break the surface - are noticeably white on a colored background. If they are there but difficult to see unless you twist the card around in bright light, you are more likely to get a grade higher than Fair.

[Rickyy]

That's a real nice card. prices on these have just gone through the roof...as the high grade ones go up...the collectable grade ones like these are lifted up with it too...and the grading fees tag along.

Ricky Y