Which card?

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

Totally fascinated by people's choices between the two cards. Never thought it would be so one sided towards Mantle given how hot the Goudey Ruth's are.

I dont think people are picking a 51 mantle over a yellow Ruth. Instead, I think people are picking THAT particular Mantle (which is great looking) over that particular Ruth (which is nice bit not exceptional for the grade like the Mantle)

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I dont think people are picking a 51 mantle over a yellow Ruth. Instead, I think people are picking THAT particular Mantle (which is great looking) over that particular Ruth (which is nice bit not exceptional for the grade like the Mantle)

+1

[Jstottlemire1]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I dont think people are picking a 51 mantle over a yellow Ruth. Instead, I think people are picking THAT particular Mantle (which is great looking) over that particular Ruth (which is nice bit not exceptional for the grade like the Mantle)

+2

[Leon]

Originally Posted by rhotchkiss

i dont think people are picking a 51 mantle over a yellow ruth. Instead, i think people are picking that particular mantle (which is great looking) over that particular ruth (which is nice bit not exceptional for the grade like the mantle)

+3
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[mrreality68]

+4

[LincolnVT]

Which card? Imagine yourself having one or the other...which ever one makes you the happiest is the right card. The Mantle does have really nice centering.

[Luke]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I dont think people are picking a 51 mantle over a yellow Ruth. Instead, I think people are picking THAT particular Mantle (which is great looking) over that particular Ruth (which is nice bit not exceptional for the grade like the Mantle)

This is where I'm at. I personally have no real desire to own any Mantles, but that one is stunning and I'd rather have it than the Ruth.

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I dont think people are picking a 51 mantle over a yellow Ruth. Instead, I think people are picking THAT particular Mantle (which is great looking) over that particular Ruth (which is nice bit not exceptional for the grade like the Mantle)

This! Wow, that Mantle looks like an "8". Insane! Keeper for sure!

[egri]

Agree with everyone who said Mantle.

[Bpm0014]

Mantle all day

[mouschi]

Super sharp cards. Tough call - I think I'd prefer the Ruth, but I would want to see as clear of a pic on the Ruth as I see the Mantle. Gosh that's a toughie!

[Donscards]

A.J. This is a tough one for me--I love Goudey Ruth's, but also a Mantle guy---I would go with the Mick--it is a beautiful card, great centering and presentation, card has it all---Ruth is nice--but the Mantle wins---You should have kept Mickey and bought the Ruth---

[Neal]

In any event, talk about a huge trade possibility! I miss the good ole days trading cards in my old neighborhood

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I dont think people are picking a 51 mantle over a yellow Ruth. Instead, I think people are picking THAT particular Mantle (which is great looking) over that particular Ruth (which is nice bit not exceptional for the grade like the Mantle)

If both cards were centered with excellent color and registration all things being equal. Which do you choose?

[egri]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

If both cards were centered with excellent color and registration all things being equal. Which do you choose?

Personally, I'd still go with Mantle. But if it was Mantle or #144 Ruth, then Ruth.

[yanksfan09]

I’m a Ruth guy. The mantle is awesome. However the Ruth is a blurry screenshot photo, we can’t accurately assess how nice this particular Ruth is I’d say.

[chadeast]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

I’m a Ruth guy. The mantle is awesome. However the Ruth is a blurry screenshot photo, we can’t accurately assess how nice this particular Ruth is I’d say.

This. A good example of the usual problem with buying online. If you scanned the Ruth cleanly like the Mantle (and assuming it's got the same eye appeal) and took the grainy photo of the Mantle card, you would have likely seen very different responses. That being said, I'm not a Mantle collector but the '51 Mantle is a beautiful card, and I'd love to own this particular one.

[obcbobd]

Mantle is much nicer, but Ruth is Ruth

Ruth

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

If both cards were centered with excellent color and registration all things being equal. Which do you choose?

now this is a hypothetical?

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I dont think people are picking a 51 mantle over a yellow Ruth. Instead, I think people are picking THAT particular Mantle (which is great looking) over that particular Ruth (which is nice bit not exceptional for the grade like the Mantle)

Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding… Yep!

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding… Yep!

Tony if both were equal (centering, registration, color etc) which one you go with?

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

Tony if both were equal (centering, registration, color etc) which one you go with?

Hi AJ. If this Ruth were as nice as this particular Mick (corners, centering, color, registration, etc) I would probably change my vote over to the Babe.

In this case though since the Mick is so damn nice, Mick wins in my opinion.

[brianp-beme]

I have a feeling that the Ruth is much nicer than that blurry image conveys.

Brian (My pick no matter what is Ruth...because if Mickey had a 1933 Goudey issued it would have pictured him as a two year old).

[Snowman]

Also taking that Mantle all day long, and I'm a Ruth guy too.

That Mantle is a prime example of not all 4s being equal. If you were to list that Mantle at auction, it likely outsells most 5s (unless they also happen to have the same eye appeal for the grade).

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Snowman

Also taking that Mantle all day long, and I'm a Ruth guy too.

That Mantle is a prime example of not all 4s being equal. If you were to list that Mantle at auction, it likely outsells most 5s (unless they also happen to have the same eye appeal for the grade).

+1 Agreed

But Regardless good choice and good "problem" to have. Cannot go wrong either way.