Please help with 52 Mantle, is it authentic?

[mackmen]

Yeah, if soemone is looking for a 52 Mantle they will find it.

[bm8825]

I guess a better question would have been: Out of both '52 Mantle cards for sale on ebay right now which one would you rather have? The PSA 7 with 55/45 centering, or the PSA 8 that is Off-centered?

PSA 7
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-Micke...item2eb03afc41

PSA 8 (oc)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-311-M...item5634f07305

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bm8825

I guess a better question would have been: Out of both '52 Mantle cards for sale on ebay right now which one would you rather have? The PSA 7 with 55/45 centering, or the PSA 8 that is Off-centered?

PSA 7
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-Micke...item2eb03afc41

PSA 8 (oc)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-311-M...item5634f07305

I received a message from the consignor of that card. I do think the original poster (here) is just asking the question. So be it and my apologies...though I wasn't rushing to judgement I was only saying that nothing is off limits to at least be questioned. This board has a history of questioning everything and I don't think that is all bad, though sometimes I understand the bit of pain it can cause. The "Sh** to Equity" ratio is still good though and I will take on some angst over just turning a blind eye. Hopefully the original poster will see that we have equal skepticism on everything and not just this one thread.

Personally, I like centered cards a lot and think it really adds to the visual appeal. I would almost always take a better centered card (even a bit lower grade) over a higher graded but less well centered one. regards

[Doug]

Originally Posted by bm8825

I guess a better question would have been: Out of both '52 Mantle cards for sale on ebay right now which one would you rather have? The PSA 7 with 55/45 centering, or the PSA 8 that is Off-centered?

PSA 7
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-Micke...item2eb03afc41

PSA 8 (oc)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-311-M...item5634f07305

If it was me, I'd rather have the PSA 8 OC since it's a nicer card and the centering isn't that bad IMO. I'm one of the few people that really don't care about centering so I'd take the higher grade card every time.

[HRBAKER]

the "7"

[chris]

The card is usually found off center. I would take the centered "7" in a heart beat.

[Robextend]

I am not big on qualifiers, so in my mind I quantify the "8OC" as being a "6" at best.

Even though I am not too much of a stickler for centering, I would rather have the "7".

[slipk1068]

yeah don't give him the benefit of the doubt. like a 52 mantle needs to be promoted here lol. guilty until proven innocent

[wake.up.the.echoes]

I would definitely put in a best offer on that 8oc. I am pretty sure the seller will take at least $100 off the purchase price.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by slipk1068

yeah don't give him the benefit of the doubt. like a 52 mantle needs to be promoted here lol. guilty until proven innocent

Ignorance is bliss.....good luck