Massive June Acquisition!!!
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I wish I could say this was my white whale, but honestly, I had always written-off being able to own this card in an example that I really liked. With the price going up some much over the last few years and my personal circumstances changing, it only became even more an impossible thought to me to even tag it a "white whale". I have never been so excited about a card in my life. Ive sat here numb for the last hour. I guess that why we all collect, and I'm thankful there is a community like this to be able to share it with.
This wouldn't have happened without some help from my friends listening to me go back and forth as I agonized over this decision and Jeff, Thank-you
Matt
I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
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That is a gorgeous Mantle, Congrats!
Eric
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Holy crap! That’s a pinnacle card and the condition is amazing!! Congrats Matt
Wow
Congratulations Matt. That is a SPECTACULAR card!
Dave
Wow. Wow. And may I say Wow.
Congrats. That is absolutely sick!
Congratulations. Hopefully you own and enjoy it for years to come.
You show;d be very proud of that beauty!!
Fantastic card.
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And I caught you...
Congrats on a dream of a pickup!
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Wow! Congratulations, that an incredible example.
That is a simply stunning card. Truly. Congrats on an awesome pick up!
Absolutely stunning! This is why we collect! Enjoy the numbness! I Love stories like this.
Beautiful card. Congratulations!
This card literally jumps off the page....what a great looking example. This is what I love about the hobby. Congrats on landing an awesome card!!!
Massive is an understatement! Well done!
Bow chicka bow wow. THAT is a beautiful Mantle. Congratulations on the pick up, Matt.
Oh my, that is awesome!! Congrats!
MY GOD MAGNUM!! What an amazing card. Congratulations
Wow, congrats on taking down a HUGE card you were sure was far out of reach! Safe to say this is your #1 favorite card in your collection now?
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Beautiful!!!
congrats
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Yes, that is a special card. Congrats!
Congratulations Matt.
If I were the owner of that card, I'd be something. Not numb, exactly; more like catatonic. I'd need a defibrillator nearby at all times.
Great looking card, man. It's one many of us dream of owning. Hold it like an egg.
Andy
Congrats Matt! Superb card for the grade and quite stunning!
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The card is just okay!!
Absolutely stunning, I can't wait to see it in person.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Superb!
Congrats
Mission Control....we have lift off!!! Congratz Matt !!!
Incredible my friend, simply incredible.
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Mind blowing card. Congratulations!!! I can feel the excitement in your post. Enjoy!!!
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IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!
I'm floored, Matt, just speechless. What a top-of-the-world card. I hope I can congratulate you in person in Chicago.
Great looking card. Congrats on a monster pickup.
Matt, what else can be said. I am happy for you! Stunning card.
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I don't know you Matt, but congrats!! That card is awesome.
Absolutely stunning!
Insane Card, doesn’t get much better than that in the hobby. You must be in cloud 9!
John
Congratulations. Absolutely stunning.
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Ralph
What a stunner!! Outstanding.
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I'm speechless Matt
Congrats on a harpoon.
As a yankee fan and collector that would be my dream card
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Well, this is the seventh time I've visited this thread today. I can't help myself. I can't stop looking at it. Congratulations again. A beautiful masterpiece.
Guys, Thank you truly for allowing me to share and for all the nice comments. I’m still in disbelief! I appreciate all the nice comments.
I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
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Awesome pickup Matt and what a great card. That is a stunner for a Mantle rookie.
KC
A really beautiful copy there. Any chance you can share how your circumstances changed and you were able to snag this great card? I know that personally that's a "no chance" card for me. Congratulations.
What a beautiful card!!
Monster card and super eye appeal on that one!
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Freaking cool Matt! Very happy for you! Can’t wait to see it!
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