Looking for 1952 Topps Mantle PSA 1

[curch]

I am only a member of ebay. Oh well. Maybe I will find one at the show in Philly in a couple of weeks.

[vintagecpa]

I'm curious about this as well. I've thought of bidding on an auction lot, but don't know about the reference deal. I have done numerous BST deals with members, but nowhere near enough to ask somebody to be my reference.

[shaunsteig]

I'm trying to remember the sequence that I went through. I think I started with Clean Sweep Auctions, which is based out of Long Island. They deal with memorabilia (eg signed baseball) as well as cards, mostly low-to-mid level items (nothing in that ridiculous high-end that makes the cover of the bigger boys). I don't think that they required any references. I think my next step was Hunt Auctions; they might also not require any references. They also cover cards as well as memorabilia; I find their selection extensive and also will include some higher-quality cards (ie expensive enough to have fun browsing at but not to be able to bid on) as well as low-quality of high-interest items (such as your elusive 1952 Topps Mantle). Having won items from both of them, I think that was all I needed for references for the other auctions houses (Heritage, B&L, etc.), although I may have utilized the reference before completing a purchase.
Best of luck,
--S

[scottglevy]

I know Bill G. personally (as I'm sure many on here do). I've always found him to be extremely reasonable. I'd recommend that you contact him, explain your interest and show him that you're serious.

I'd bet he'll grant you a login to bid on the item.

.....and if I can help you in anyway, send me a note.

Regards,
Scott
scottglevy@yahoo.com

[curch]

Thanks Scott. I am going to do that right now.

Joe

[chaddurbin]

your 2 refs can be an ebay id (good standing of course) and another known collector that will vouch for you. with most of these houses if you just call them to show you're serious and have a solid reference you're in.