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Did I pay too much...1961 Mantle PSA 9

PSARichPSARich Posts: 534 ✭✭✭
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Opened the bidding on a 1961 Topps World Series Game 2, PSA 9, featuring Mantle and the bid held up at $645. The SMR is $650 and I figured it would go for a lot more. Looks perfectly centered, sharp corners, color, etc. as there was an oversized scan. So what don't I know about this card that other bidders do....did I overpay? Ebay item #5117922778.

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  • A761506A761506 Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭
    Look's like a nice card to me... I don't see anything to be concerned about paying SMR and the price not being run up way beyond it. I don't think you'd have too much trouble getting your money back out of the card in the future.
  • qualitycardsqualitycards Posts: 2,811 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The SMR is $650 and I figured it would go for a lot more. >>


    But yet you won it for less and your wondering if you paid too much?
    Seems to me you paid in line of what it was worth. And you won it cheaper then you though, enjoy the card...jay
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  • PSARichPSARich Posts: 534 ✭✭✭
    You're right Jay. I was thinking this is pretty unusual for a Mantle to sell at SMR... so what's up?. I am pleased with the auction result, especially winning for lower than expected, but wondering why no on else bid. Anyways, as you say, I will enjoy this card and be happy with the price and what appears to be a good deal.
  • kalch23kalch23 Posts: 312 ✭
    I vote deal. I also dont think you would have trouble in the future getting at least $650 for it if you one day wanted to unload it.



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  • MantlefanMantlefan Posts: 1,079 ✭✭
    It's a great card and a great buy. I already have it or I would have bid. I guess Primeagle has this one already.
    Frank

    Always looking for 1957 Topps BB in PSA 9!
  • stevekstevek Posts: 29,030 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You definitely did NOT overpay for that card. As you may know, it is very tough to find that card both centered and also without black print marks or little white spots, in any condition. That is a solid "high end" PSA 9 card.
  • DirtyHarryDirtyHarry Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭
    That is one sweet card...I think you made out well.
    Proud of my 16x20 autographed and framed collection - all signed in person. Not big on modern - I'm stuck in the past!
  • damnyankeesdamnyankees Posts: 118
    I agree!!!!Great card great deal!Congrats!!!!!
  • BuckwheatBuckwheat Posts: 644 ✭
    I think you did fine with it. But I would warn you against double bidding so far from the end of the auction. It gives someone else, including a shiller, the oppportunity to split your bid, and thus bid you up.

    You may have done even better on mine!
    1961 #406 PSA 9 $575
    Ole Doctor Buck of the Popes of Hell

  • TipemTipem Posts: 881 ✭



    Rob,


    You are shameless !!! imageimage


    You always did have the best 61's out there.


    Vic


    I might just have to start that set.


    Please be kind to me. Even though I'm now a former postal employee, I'm still capable of snapping at any time.
  • onegauchoonegaucho Posts: 650 ✭
    61 T Mantle 9

    Before I bought my house, I had a run of Mantle PSA 9s from 1959 through 1965 (not his regular cards, but all the others, ie. All-star, Thrills, etc.) and from my experience, $645 isn't bad. Mantles will always hold their value through time.

    Unfortunately, right now, there doesn't seem to be a crazy demand for these "non-base" Topps cards in PSA 9 - this one in particular since Mantle isn't pictured anywhere on the card.

    Nevertheless, it's still a cool card and a nice pickup!
  • PSARichPSARich Posts: 534 ✭✭✭
    Oops... I thought that was the Mick pictured swinging the bat from the right side and wearing number 7.
  • ChrisStufflestreetChrisStufflestreet Posts: 145


    << <i>Unfortunately, right now, there doesn't seem to be a crazy demand for these "non-base" Topps cards in PSA 9 - this one in particular since Mantle isn't pictured anywhere on the card. >>



    I beg to differ. There could only be one #7 playing for the Yankees in the '60 series. Perhaps you were saying that he wasn't photographed, since this card appears to show a colored b&w photo...
    Chris Stufflestreet
    Vintage Cards Specialist/Hobby Historian
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    http://www.obaks.com/vintagebaseballcards/index.html
  • onegauchoonegaucho Posts: 650 ✭
    Oops. I meant to reference this link when I said "this one in particular since Mantle isn't pictured anywhere on the card"

    61T Blast
  • ChrisStufflestreetChrisStufflestreet Posts: 145
    That card, you're right. But it still features Mantle's name, and for some collectors, that's enough.
    Chris Stufflestreet
    Vintage Cards Specialist/Hobby Historian
    Vintage Baseball Cards website:
    http://www.obaks.com/vintagebaseballcards/index.html
  • PSARichPSARich Posts: 534 ✭✭✭
    For those of you who voted "deal"...you were correct! I received the 1961 Mantle today and it's as beautiful as the auction scan showed. The seller was totally professional, a great transaction.
  • AllenAllen Posts: 7,165 ✭✭✭
    I only have one graded 61 Topps...and some guys wrote all over it. image
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,407 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I only have one graded 61 Topps...and some guys wrote all over it. >>


    Allen
    Really nice card! I have seen this before - did you recently purchase this or have you posted it before?
    Mike
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    Mike
  • AllenAllen Posts: 7,165 ✭✭✭
    I have had it for a while, I have posted it before. I like to show it off every chance I get lol.
  • BuckwheatBuckwheat Posts: 644 ✭
    I'm surprised you didn't get a MK qualifier for that defaced card.image

    Actually, a very awesome piece.
    Ole Doctor Buck of the Popes of Hell

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