FS/FT: 1961 Topps Mantle AS #578 & 1972 Topps Ryan #595 - CLOSED

[JollyElm]

Okay, people dislike it when you don't put prices for cards you're selling. I get that, but it is what it is.

First, let me get the hyperbole out of the way (I won't tack on all sorts of adjectives):

The 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle All Star #578 high number is one of the absolute keys to the set, and the 1972 Topps Nolan Ryan #595 is simply a very coveted card.

• I overpaid for the PSA 7 OC Mantle (not on ebay), but I knew the very next person who saw it would absolutely grab it, so I jumped. If you're not into off-centered cards, then this one isn't for you, but it really isn't bad at all, just pushed a bit to the top. The side to side centering is as good as it gets. The corners are nice. A beautiful card.

• The PSA 4 is pretty decent, and I assume the reason it 'only' received a 4 is the visible-when-tilted-in-the-light corner bump (pictured below).

• The '72 Ryan is sharp as all hell, and it's a card clearly on a steep rise. Again, the centering to us 'normal' collectors isn't bad at all.

Check out the recent sold prices for cards with the same (or similar) grades...




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Don't know what I'm looking to get for these cards, but I thought I would put it out there in case somebody is on the hunt for them. I am open to straight trades, straight sales, or a combination of both. If you're interested in talking, shoot me a PM. To be up front and clear, I am more than thrilled to just hold onto them as their values continue upward, so any offers would have to be strong. I cannot stress that enough.

Thanks!

I am particularly interested in these:
• HOF'ers in nice shape from the 50's and 60's, graded or ungraded
• Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Roberto Clemente, Babe Ruth and Nolan Ryan cards
• 1971 Topps Greatest Moments
• Tough to find errors and variations from the 50's through the early 70's
• 1964 Topps Stand-Ups (need virtually any in nice shape)
• 1961-67 Topps high numbers and SP's
• 1962 Topps 'green tints' graded 8 and higher
• 1963 Fleer BB stars and HOF'ers in nice shape
• 1967 Laughlin World Series (with address on back) in high grade
• Major HOFer rookie cards
• 1953 Bowman Color BB (need virtually any in nice shape)
• 1954 Bowman BB stars and HOF'ers in nice shape
• 1954 Red Heart BB (need virtually any in nice shape)
• T-206's or other pre-war cards (possibly)
• And who knows what else? Sets, oddball things from the 50's and 60's?? I may be open to a wide range of things.