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So, is this 1952 Mantle real??

detroitfan2detroitfan2 Posts: 3,335 ✭✭✭✭
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It's been said that there hasn't been a genuine raw '52 Mantle on ebay for a long time.

What's the verdict on this one?

52 mantle

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  • cardfan07cardfan07 Posts: 680 ✭✭
    I would say yes...it was thought that irishhosta was the alter ego of brian and Mike Wentz (BMW Cards). Of course, the Irishhosta location is now in Florida but it used to be in Madison, WI, just like them.

    Edited to add: I don't think it's them. I believe the card is legit, just not in great shape.
    Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Tom Seaver, Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock player collector
  • pandrewspandrews Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I would say yes...it was thought that irishhosta was the alter ego of brian and Mike Wentz (BMW Cards). Of course, the Irishhosta location is now in Florida but it used to be in Madison, WI, just like them.

    Edited to add: I don't think it's them. I believe the card is legit, just not in great shape. >>



    its been proven to be them.. BMW's web page even gives a link to Irishosta's auctions..
    ·p_A·
  • MorrellManMorrellMan Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭
    Judging from the flurry of bid activity on this card, it would seem not too many folks believed in the authenticity.
    Mark (amerbbcards)


    "All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
  • sagardsagard Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Judging from the flurry of bid activity on this card, it would seem not too many folks believed in the authenticity. >>




    I think that was due to the high price for the grade rather than authenticity problems.
  • easttexascardsandgameseasttexascardsandgames Posts: 550
    I just am not sure about the back of the card. The front appears the be real, but the red on the back looks too bright.
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  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,407 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>So, is this 1952 Mantle real?? >>


    Is it real? Not sure on the Mantle; the back looks kind of interesting and buying raw for that kind of money is a real crap shoot...but... Are they real?

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    Mike
  • ctsoxfanctsoxfan Posts: 6,246 ✭✭
    Now those I would pay $3,000 for! image
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  • crsportscards33crsportscards33 Posts: 337 ✭
    I have-- problem is, I got to play with the old version more oftenimage
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  • cardfan07cardfan07 Posts: 680 ✭✭
    If it is BMW, I wouldnt question the authenticity. I have purchased from them in the past. Is the reason for a non-graded Mantle rookie the hole on the right border? Doesn't that make it ungradeable, only authenticatable (how's that for a nice word!?).
    Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Tom Seaver, Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock player collector
  • jrdolanjrdolan Posts: 2,549 ✭✭


    << <i>If it is BMW, I wouldnt question the authenticity. >>


    Except ... wasn't it BMW who said he had dealings with a professional restorer? Not that this card could be improved much by doctoring.

    I do wonder why it's not graded. Even PSA 1 or 2 would have got more bids and more money.
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