The official Mickey Mantle Pickup Thread. All Mick, all the time!

[Seven]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Been a long while since last contribution here; wanted to share progress on the new Mantle passion that consumed my 2020— a signed run. Been trying to put great care into the selection of each piece, focusing on overall eye appeal.

What I love about signed vintage is how each piece is unique, based on the card someone brought to him that day, the pen used, where he signed on the card. All that and also how low the pop data is for each piece, it forces a collector to make sacrifices on certain attributes, compared to shopping for an unsigned card.

Hope my fellow Mantle collectors will enjoy...

The last photo is the best centered White Letter I've come across, so wanted to share that, too. All of us Mantle guys know how tough that one is.

Been re-reading The Last Boy over the holiday; great and moving read.

Dear Lord, that is impressive. Amazing project, and incredible progress!

[clydepepper]

Cheap, but cool-looking restaurant-opening promo:

1988 MICKEY MANTLE Resturant Opening Promo.jpg

[AustinMike]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Been a long while since last contribution here; wanted to share progress on the new Mantle passion that consumed my 2020— a signed run. Been trying to put great care into the selection of each piece, focusing on overall eye appeal.

What I love about signed vintage is how each piece is unique, based on the card someone brought to him that day, the pen used, where he signed on the card. All that and also how low the pop data is for each piece, it forces a collector to make sacrifices on certain attributes, compared to shopping for an unsigned card.

Hope my fellow Mantle collectors will enjoy...

Matt, those are extremely enjoyable to see. Especially the early auto on the '52 Bowman. Exceptional auto collection.

[AustinMike]

Originally Posted by bswhiten

Sweet pickups Mike! Love the Yoo-hoo! I don't think i have ever seen one of that cap variety still on the bottle. Awesome!

Thanks Ben. Also, congratulations on your Top 10 ranking! If you ever want to drop a few positions and sell me some of your stuff, let me know.

[AustinMike]

Looks like I missed a few items from mid July to early August.

Nice 51 Yankees M114 Ben.

Love the '52 Tip Top, Jim. That's on my wantlist.

Howard, that's a great Bazooka box! Another item on my wantlist.

Larry, love the Dipsy Doodle bag. Haven't heard of that before. Also love the Post 10 box. That is yet another item on my wantlist.

[Jetsfan]

Just picked this one up. I realize it’s nothing you all haven’t seen before, but I’m pretty pleased with the overall appearance for a 5. I would’ve like centering a little better, but given the corners and registration, I’m pretty darn happy with it.

[Vegas Cards]

Just came across this thread. Very cool items, lots of stuff I haven't seen before. Thanks all for sharing!

I'll post a few of mine, starting with these Bowmans. My Uncle started buying Mantles in the 1980s. He bought most raw and then submitted to PSA probably 15 years ago.

When he passed away I bought the collection from my Aunt in 2017, so not technically new pickups, but still worth sharing.

My Uncle kept great records. Just for fun, here are the dates/prices he paid. I think at the time all these were raw.

1952 Mantle bought in 1987 for $250

1953 Mantle bought in 1988 for $700 ($150 cash and then a 1954 Topps Ted Williams he valued at $450 and a 1955 Williams he valued at $100)

1954 Mantle bought in 1986 for $140

1955 Mantle bought in 1986 for $60

Let me know what you think the best deal has been.

What I'd give for prices like these!

[Vegas Cards]

A couple more, all picked up in the past few months. A few came from forum members, Thanks!

The 1959 is new for me, the other three were upgrades of cards I already had.

[Tomi]

Looks like the PSA 1 1961 Topps Dice Game is coming up for auction through Heritage next month. Will be interesting what it brings at this time in our hobby.

[Jdoggs]

Originally Posted by JeremyW

I bought a Mantle & I don't regret it.

Nice 51 mantle.

[bobsbbcards]

A somewhat cheapie Mantle, but I still like it.

[Seven]

Every once in a while you really have to sit back and admire your collection. Even if it's small in comparison to some others here on the board . 59 is the most recent addition! One step closer to my goal!

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

So whats the sentiment/opinion on this mantle holiday inn card? This one at right sold not long ago in heritage. Otherwise I mainly see postcard sized holiday inn cards...not typical card sized ones like this and mine.

Does anyone know anything about these?

I recently picked this one up.

Does anyone know if SGC/PSA grades them???

Good question. I've had one for years sitting in my album, no idea what it is worth, if anything. I did recently pick up this one:



1954 All Star Photo Pack. I've got it listed for sale on eBay but will also consider a trade for a 1952 Topps Mays.

[jpop43]

Here are two very recent Mick pick-ups...
1. 1956 Topps Gray Back...raw, of course
2. c.1950s Louisville Slugger Mantle model bat

www.dugouttreasures.com

[Illustrious]

So far my only Mantle, but I got my eye on one or two more:

[TUM301]

That`s a hell of a nice looking "53" Sir, awesome eye appeal and something I`d really like to have in my collection. Haven`t added anything for a while until recently. Picked up this "52" Berk Ross (sorry for the lousy pics) Mick from a fellow board member, thanx again Dan. Kind of a poor man`s 51 Bowman, which has left the dock for small fries like me, but I enjoy it. Keep them coming guys never enough Mantle.
Untitled by Hugh Murphy, on Flickr

[bobsbbcards]

[jpop43]

After acquiring a number of lower grade/raw Mantle's over the past year, I am now SLOWLY looking to improve on some of them. Prices are keeping me in the 2-4 range, but I'm making progress.

Jon
www.dugouttreasures.com

[TUM301]

Nice additions Jonathan, that Bowman is exceptional and should be a keeper for years to come. Really great examples for any Mantle collection, enjoy those Sir .

[LincolnVT]

Love the celerity of this copy. Clear sky...no snow.

[clydepepper]

Still can't resist 'stocking up' on some raw Micks to be graded at a later date:

1957 Topps 95- MICKEY MANTLE.jpg1957 Topps- Yankees Poer Hitters.jpg

1958 Topps- MICKEY MANTLE All-Star.jpg1959 Topps- MICKEY MANTLE All-Star.jpg

1961 Topps- MICKEY MANTLE.jpg1962 Topps- MICKEY MANTLE.jpg

1968 Topps- Super Stars.jpg

[bswhiten]

Beautiful auto run Matt! Love seeing this thread getting some action

[AustinMike]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Good question. I've had one for years sitting in my album, no idea what it is worth, if anything. I did recently pick up this one:



1954 All Star Photo Pack. I've got it listed for sale on eBay but will also consider a trade for a 1952 Topps Mays.

Adam, that might be a '54 All Star Photo Pack or it could be from a Yankee Team issued photo pack. It depends on the size. It's discussed in this thread - https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=297589

[AustinMike]

A couple of new pick ups.

A 1960s item for eyesight (outside and inside). IT's 3-1/4 by 6-1/8 inches folded.

The other item is stationary from Holiday Inn. It's 5-1/4 by 8-1/2 inches.

[Popcorn]

Amazing pack fresh Mantle 52 Berk Ross i purchase years ago. Submitted to psa, any guess on the grade? I’m hoping for. 7-8

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[TUM301]

Wow Chris that`s one hell of a card. Berk Ross`s are kind of a niche for me and your Mantle is one of the nicest I`ve ever seen. Pretty sure there`s never been a graded 10 Mantle, actually not many Mantles at all. Thinking yours looks every good as the few 8`s around and hopefully the TPG`s think the same, who knows, maybe even higher ! Image is crisp, centering very good and the corners are as sharp as possible, best of luck Sir and looking forward to seeing the outcome.

[Popcorn]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Wow Chris that`s one hell of a card. Berk Ross`s are kind of a niche for me and your Mantle is one of the nicest I`ve ever seen. Pretty sure there`s never been a graded 10 Mantle, actually not many Mantles at all. Thinking yours looks every good as the few 8`s around and hopefully the TPG`s think the same, who knows, maybe even higher ! Image is crisp, centering very good and the corners are as sharp as possible, best of luck Sir and looking forward to seeing the outcome.

Thanks, I’ll post the grade once I get it back. Just hoping psa is not to hard on me like they have been recently.

[Qiot]

Here's a couple of my recent Mickey pickups:

[bobsbbcards]

[clydepepper]

Can't seem to be able to stop:

1964 Topps 50- MICKEY MANTLE EXMT 597.91.jpg1968 Topps 280- MICKEY MANTLE EXMT 468.41.jpg

1964 A.L. Bombers EXMT plus 171.30.jpg

[bobsbbcards]

[bswhiten]

Love the push-pull Bob. Curious why PSA doesn’t slab them...especially since they are Topps cards.

[bswhiten]

Nice pickups Mike. And yet another Holiday Inn item I want/need I had not paid attention to what was on the specific pieces, but now I need a Youngman collection example!

[clydepepper]

I paid more than double the price of a 1969 copy I purchased in 4/2019.

My plan to buy raw Mantles, get them graded and resell them may have hit it's limit- PSA now charges a C-note to grade a card over $499.

I may have missed my window...

I got outbid on a raw '58 recently - it sold for $2950.

There's another one not as well centered with a bin of $1800 - pass.

1969 Topps 500- MICKEY MANTLE EXMT 619.16.jpg

[jpop43]

Newest arrival...couldn't be happier.

Jon
www.dugouttreasures.com

[clydepepper]

1958 Topps 150- MICKEY MANTLE EX 837.86.jpg1966 Topps 50- MICKEY MANTLE EXMT 445.73.jpg

[ChiefBeef]

Got these in an auction. Took some time to figure out. Love the classic Mick swing action.

[gst22]

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[gst22]

http://flic.kr/p/2kGQcG4
Recently got this one back.

[jbernar1]

Have had this for a while now. My one and only Mantle.



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[bobsbbcards]

[maj78]

My favorite card of The Mick; just got these two in




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[jpop43]

Newest arrival is this '54 Bowman...

Jon
www.dugouttreasures.com

[sflayank]

Giant laughlin

[TUM301]

Took a shot at this 52 Berk Ross Mick last week, had some ebay bucks to play with. Keep them coming guys, never enough Mantle !Untitled by Hugh Murphy, on Flickr

[whiteymet]

Anyone here win this Mick in the latest REA auction?

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=80369

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Anyone here win this Mick in the latest REA auction?

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=80369

I wish. That price seems really high. Am I missing something with this one?

[sflayank]

Not a bad price

[bobsbbcards]

To save you all a click.



Rarely offered example of key card Mickey Mantle from the 1959 Dad's Cookies Exhibits series. Distributed only in Canada on a one-per-package basis with Dad's Cookies products, the set is composed of sixty-four players reissued from the regular 1947-1966 Exhibits series with overprint backs (as opposed to blanks backs). The offered example is with "Dad's Cookies" printed on the back. These are extremely scarce! In fact, this is the first example of Mantle that we have offered. This is one of just five Mickey Mantle cards with this back ever graded (all PSA POOR 1) and one of a total of only twenty-seven cards (of any player!) ever encapsulated by PSA and SGC combined. When the Vancouver bakery regionally issued this unusual set, it did not have the condition concerns of modern collectors in mind. The cards were issued stapled to their packaging. This card is bright and crisp, with outstanding picture quality and even wear to the corners. Both the front and back are bright and clean. Graded POOR 1 by PSA due to the as-issued staple holes and minor creasing. This is a very attractive rarity that would be a significant highlight in any Mickey Mantle or Hall of Fame card collection. Reserve $1,000. Estimate (open).

[Tyruscobb]

Mantle's cards have become so expensive that the market has relegated me to collecting non-mainstream issues.

Here is a 1961 Nu-card Scoops #422 that I recently purchased. It checks all the boxes for me: (1) Playing days' card; (2) aesthetically pleasing; (3) issue from a legendary year - 1961; and (4) affordable.

I'm happy with this $57.00 purchase.