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

[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.

[brob28]

I don't think I will - no to be crass, but I really think prices on Mantle's stuff will take a hit in the future as more baby boomers leave the collecting world.

[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.

[ls7plus]

While I am a huge Mantle fan, the seemingly endless parade of the '52 Topps at auction just turns me off. Those of us who are younger (unfortunately not me--I'm old enough that I actually saw him play numerous times) will see lower prices, I predict, after the baby boomer crush on this card is over and done with. The supply is just too large to support current values, especially in mid to lower grades.

If you like it, though, I understand exactly where you're coming from.

Regards,

Larry

[BearBailey]

As a set collector yes. Eventually I would like to put together all of the Main Stream sets including postwar Topps, Bowman etc. I am close to having all 60's to date and do have 57 & 59 topps completed, so sooner than later I will have to start working on the 52 topps set, I do have scattered cards from the set. I think I have avoided it as I think the set is so Over Priced. I prefer the 57&59 Topps and the 54&52 Bowmans from the 50s. It is an iconic card to say the least, but not rare and very pricey!

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by ChiefBenderForever

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.

Technically, the term Rookie Card is player specific(assuming a mainstream release), and not brand.. "First Topps Card" would be a more appropriate term. Much like the '58 Musial AS card. Definitely not a rookie. Try convincing anyone that the 1998 Topps card of David Ortiz is his rookie. Or that '97 Topps is Mariano Rivera's.. But "First Topps Card" does still hold some merit, despite not being a "Rookie".

[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.

[toppcat]

I've learned to never say never. I own a whole bunch of tough cards I never would have thought would grace my collection and a 52 Mantle is a longshot but still....

[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.