'52 Topps Mantle - SGC 80 - thoughts???

[Doug]

Originally Posted by taborton101

Hey everyone - was curious what your thoughts are on this Mantle?...given an 80/6 by SGC, currently up for auction...potential value / range??

http://www.gemmintauctions.com/LotDe...-%23311-SGC-80

If I had to call the closing price, I'd guess around $25,000.

[taborton101]

Yeah, I'd agree it could possibly get the 6.5-7 grade...looks like 1 of the edges is touched just slightly...if not for that, guessing the grade would be a bump or two up...very nice 6 though at the least...

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by taborton101

looks like 1 of the edges is touched just slightly

That looks like a slight rough cut to me (if we're looking at the same thing). I kind of like rough cuts. It let's me know the card hasn't been trimmed. If you plan on bidding on that card, Good Luck! Let us know if you win.

[taborton101]

Yup, pretty sure we're lookin' at the same thing...slightly rough cut on the one side...interesting how it still is well-centered...and agreed the cut shows there's no trimming...nice, natural look...will be interesting to see what bids start looking like...

[sycks22]

I would crack it and send it to those clowns who authenticated the T206 wagner and get a 12

[taborton101]

What do you guys think about the comparative value of the Type I vs. Type II??...this is a Type I...earlier print I believe...perhaps more valuable than the Type II?...opinions on this topic? (I happen to like the Type I a bit better...seems more tidy w/ the full black box around the logo, etc....the background blue seems more vibrant too on Type I, at least to me)...

[Doug]

Originally Posted by taborton101

Yup, pretty sure we're lookin' at the same thing...slightly rough cut on the one side...interesting how it still is well-centered...and agreed the cut shows there's no trimming...nice, natural look...will be interesting to see what bids start looking like...

It's a nice card for sure. Good luck if you decide to make a run at it!

[taborton101]

Thanks, Doug...currently no bids yet, so we'll see how it shapes up...would make a nice (early) Christmas present for myself, huh?!

[Doug]

Originally Posted by taborton101

Thanks, Doug...currently no bids yet, so we'll see how it shapes up...would make a nice (early) Christmas present for myself, huh?!

That's for sure, especially if you get a good deal on it to boot!