New to the hobby 1961 Topps Dice cards Mantle Highest Graded!

[ALR-bishop]

Great article Fred.

The amazing thing to me is that the guy who had them on ebay did not end up giving them up for $ 4.99 before being advised what he had. Must still be some honest folks out there. A long and argumentative thread on 54 about selling and buying ethics could have arisen if they had sold for $ 4.99

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Great article Fred.

The amazing thing to me is that the guy who had them on ebay did not end up giving them up for $ 4.99 before being advised what he had. Must still be some honest folks out there. A long and argumentative thread on 54 about selling and buying ethics could have arisen if they had sold for $ 4.99

Doubtful. As I assume there was a mad rush to get him to end them early for far less than their value and bet nobody said theyd refer him to an auction house

[jayshum]

Fred, congratulations on getting everything worked out for this pickup. Hopefully selling them won't be as challenging.

[bswhiten]

Very cool Fred! I too am glad the seller made a bit more than $20 on the cards!

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

Very cool Fred! I too am glad the seller made a bit more than $20 on the cards!

Ben:

They were listed for $4.99 for ALL four cars! Not each.

Yes, the seller ended up with QUITE A BIT more than $20!! TONS more.

[pawpawdiv9]

Love to hear where & when these be sold. As someone mentioned, around the Nat'l seems the way to go.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Love to hear where & when these be sold. As someone mentioned, around the Nat'l seems the way to go.

Far be it from me to speak for Fred, but I understand he is marketing them now as private sales. So if you want in, I wouldn’t wait to contact Fred.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Doubtful. As I assume there was a mad rush to get him to end them early for far less than their value and bet nobody said theyd refer him to an auction house

Probably closer to the truth.

[cannonballsun]

Congratulations, Fred, on an amazing pick-up.
Plus it is also a great story.
I knew those cards were extremely rare, but I truly didn't know how valuable they are, especially the Mantle.
Once again, congratulations.