Do you think you'll ever own a '52 Topps Mantle RC?

[cdn_collector]

As kids, one of the first things we did when we got new price guides was look up the value of the '52 Mantle. None of us knew it wasn't his rookie. All of us wanted one.

Some days, I think it'd be cool to own one as a reminder of the good ol' days. In reality, I don't think I'll ever be willing to spend that kind of money on a baseball card. And if I could bring myself to let go of that kind of cash on one card, Mantle would have to fall in line behind a few other cards that I've since learned about.

Regards,

Richard.

[k-dog]

If I do it will happen because I inherit one or win a contest. And I probably wont have it for long because I'm sure there are people on the BST that would want it much more than I do!

[almostdone]

Probably not for me. A huge Mantle admirer but not a Mantle collector. I could do so much more for my collection with that kind of money. Besides I could probably only end up affording a trashed example and that doesn't seen worth it for the "centerpiece" of my collection.

BTW I do think I will end up with a 52 Bowman since completing that set is my next dream project. So in truth I could say someday "Hey I finnally got a 52 Mantle!"

Drew

[ALR-bishop]

I am fortunate to have 2, both variations. I have tried to do any recognized variations to the set, with the exception of the gray backs

[ChiefBenderForever]

Honestly I would have to say, YES ! The two cards I want to get someday, and this would be some years down the road are a nice 4-5 grade Mantle Topps RC and a nice 2 or 3 grade T206 Plank ! Another card I have always wanted is the 68 3D Clemente.

Al would love to see scans !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[campyfan39]

This may sound nuts...but I probably will never get one and I am happy with that. I would think if I did I might stop collecting, feeling like a had reached the pinnacle.

[Doug]

Originally Posted by campyfan39

This may sound nuts...but I probably will never get one and I am happy with that. I would think if I did I might stop collecting, feeling like a had reached the pinnacle.

I actually ran into that exact problem when I bought my first '52 Mantle (a SGC 30 GOOD) a few years ago. Since my biggest collecting goal was just to own one, I definitely had that "okay, now what?" moment after I finally got it. I managed to upgrade it a few times up to a PSA 4, but then I started getting burned out from basically buying the same card over and over again. After a little over a year away from the hobby, I realized there were still a lot of great cards out there that I never even owned. The first card I bought after my time off was a PSA 3 1953 Topps Jackie Robinson and I got that feeling of enjoyment from owning a card for the first time all over again. As long as you still find collecting cards enjoyable, there really isn't a pinnacle.

[novakjr]

NO, because a '52 Topps Mantle RC doesn't exist. I know what you meant though. No, I will probably never own a '52 Topps Mantle. The '51 Bowman Rookie, I'd say yes, I probably will someday.

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by novakjr

NO, because a '52 Topps Mantle RC doesn't exist. I know what you meant though. No, I will probably never own a '52 Topps Mantle. The '51 Bowman Rookie, I'd say yes, I probably will someday.

Still not as bad as the 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth RC.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Originally Posted by novakjr

NO, because a '52 Topps Mantle RC doesn't exist.

But it is his Topps RC as he wasn't included in the 51 Topps game card set. If Albert Pujols can have over 1500 different RC cards I think it's safe to say Mantle has a couple. And yes the 33 Goudey is Gehrig and Ruths Rc card as that is the first mainstream set they were in, were there other issues before, yes but in limited quanity, just like the 86 Fleer Jordan RC. True RCs, maybe not but still RC cards nontheless.

[fkw]

1951 Wheaties and 1951 Bowman are his Rookies, Ive owned both in the past.

Never wanted/needed his 1952 Topps card and never will.

[scmavl]

I think one day I may get one. I own his '51 Bowman RC but the '52 Topps is more of a baseball card milestone rather than a HOF RC. A very cool and legendary card. I'd like to have a nice looking PSA 2 or so, as I'm sure that's all I could afford anyway.

[HOF Yankees]

If I win the lottery then yes I will get a nice decent looking one but other then that nope never

[HOF Yankees]

If I win the lottery then yes I will get a nice decent looking one but other then that nope never, it was a card that i never really had on my want list. I like the 52 bowman mantle more cause of colors and picture

[Exhibitman]

Only if I got a screaming deal on it and then only until I could cash it out. A ridiculously overpriced card IMO.

[jbbama]

nope............'51 Bowman maybe.

[wolfdogg]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I am fortunate to have 2, both variations. I have tried to do any recognized variations to the set, with the exception of the gray backs

I'm doing the '52 Topps set also with all the variations EXCEPT for the gray backs

Think I have 50 of the Black/Red backs #1-80
Have the Page/Sain errors
Have the Campos Black Star
After reading about the House Yellow/Brown Tiger logo last night, I bought a Brown Logo variety last night on the Bay as I already had the Yellow Tiger

I need the 3 High #s Double Prints.......that will be th last thing I do



are there any more????

[ChiefBenderForever]

Originally Posted by wolfdogg

I'm doing the '52 Topps set also with all the variations EXCEPT for the gray backs

Think I have 50 of the Black/Red backs #1-80
Have the Page/Sain errors
Have the Campos Black Star
After reading about the House Yellow/Brown Tiger logo last night, I bought a Brown Logo variety last night on the Bay as I already had the Yellow Tiger

I need the 3 High #s Double Prints.......that will be th last thing I do



are there any more????

Very nice !! Just make sure to have a bottle of Wildcat on ice to celebrate !!

[benderbroeth]

yes i will but for now my main focus is 1880's sets....

[ALR-bishop]

Originally Posted by wolfdogg

I'm doing the '52 Topps set also with all the variations EXCEPT for the gray backs

Think I have 50 of the Black/Red backs #1-80
Have the Page/Sain errors
Have the Campos Black Star
After reading about the House Yellow/Brown Tiger logo last night, I bought a Brown Logo variety last night on the Bay as I already had the Yellow Tiger

I need the 3 High #s Double Prints.......that will be th last thing I do



are there any more????

See the 1952 Topps Master thread below in this forum

[wolfdogg]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

See the 1952 Topps Master thread below in this forum

Thanks.....got em all noted and the search continues........


I've got the (3) Boone cards......gotta check on the others to see which ones I have



quick check of my set shows that both of my #31 Zernial cards (black back and red back) have OUTFIELD misspelled ONTFIELD..........are they all misspelled?