Looking To Buy an Early Mickey Mantle Card

[brian1961]

James--- I apologize if my comments on the 1952 Berk Ross gave offense. I must say yours looks much, much better than usual. The centering is great for a Berk Ross. Moreover, the coloring and print registration on yours is AS GOOD AS IT GETS, and I sincerely congratulate you. Now to keep it from toning any further. Well done, my fellow collecting warrior. I wish you the very, very best.

Tony, as James said, buy the card and not the grade. Just 'cause the label says "EX-MT 6" does not mean it is the one to get. That's what I was describing in my first post to you. The characteristics should be outstanding for the grade, and compel you to ante up the money accordingly. In essense, go for the jugular; that is, a card that will say to you, "HOW DID THIS BABY ONLY GET A 6?", BUT ALSO HAVE ALL THOSE GREAT QUALITIES THAT YOU WANT, AND WILL MAKE YOU SMILE AND SIGH EVERY TIME YOU HOLD IT IN YOUR HAND.

That kind of EX-MT 6 WILL cost more, but WILL satisfy you a whole lot more.

Again, wishing you the very best, mate. -- Brian Powell

[SyrNy1960]

James and Brian, thanks! I agree with not getting caught up in the grade. I just sold a SGC 3.5 1954 Bowman Willie Mays that was nicely centered and better than its grade. And I've seen some graded higher, that were way off center and not as nice. James, I have always liked the 52 Bowman Mantle also! Again, thanks! Tony