Mantles going up?

RonBurgundy

Most recent edition of Beckett hiked the prices on most vintage Mantles from 58-68 by $50-100. Odd, considering I track Mantles closely and have seen no movement in pricing the last several months. Is there something going on in the market or is Beckett just changing their values to make it appear like they still stay up on pricing?



Stay classy,


Ron

ndleo

I've been selling mid-grade Mantles (PSA 4-6) at strong prices (near SMR or slightly over) on Naxcom. I don't know if values should go up, be demand is stronger than its been in a while.

fiveniner

Mantles will always have good value however how much more will they go up is anyones guess.As long as he remains in the publics eye through shows as espn classic,the movie #61,books & videos about him and the Yankees of his dynasty he will continue to be a solid investment.Personally I think the Mick will always remain in the pubic's eye as Ruth has.

Overrated

Mantle to me , is the #1 card to collect! look what the guy did .I fill mantle cards are way under valued! the 52 topps mantle is way under priced, if there is a auction without a 52 mick i will have no interst ! I fill collecters are holding on to the 52 mick, they no this is the #1 card to have. try to find a 52 psa 7,8 good luck dont be fooled mantle will always top Dog......

ToppsHeritageLover

Having Mantle all over the new Topps Products is probably helping the real vintage stuff rise in price. The Heritage Mantle stuff has been on fire

kennylow

Sorry guys, I know I am in the minority among this thread of Mantle fans, but IMO, Mantle cards are the most over-valued cards around. The guys who think of him as a hero are in their 50s-60s now. In another 10-20 years, those will be the guys who are looking to sell as their heirs consign their estates. The newer generation won't see him as anything that he's not. Yes, he was a great ballplayer, a top tier HOFer, a true Yankee, a great story .. and all that....but he is overvalued compared to other guys who are close to as good as him.

Stone193

<< <i>Sorry guys, I know I am in the minority among this thread of Mantle fans, but IMO, Mantle cards are the most over-valued cards around. The guys who think of him as a hero are in their 50s-60s now. In another 10-20 years, those will be the guys who are looking to sell as their heirs consign their estates. The newer generation won't see him as anything that he's not. Yes, he was a great ballplayer, a top tier HOFer, a true Yankee, a great story .. and all that....but he is overvalued compared to other guys who are close to as good as him. >>


Kenny

Only time will tell. But, I can make a good argument for placing Mantle in the same category as Ruth who is going strong long after his death.

IMO, you're totally underestimating the power of the "Mantle" name.

Children who don't follow baseball and know squat about how Pujols is the greatest have heard of Mantle.

Just a thought.
mike

ndleo

I'm not a Mantle fan, but I don't think you can say he is overvalued. Maybe overrated, but his cards still pull in decent dollars.

As for the future, you can make the same arguement for any old time player. How many of us actually saw Ruth and Gehrig? But their cards still pull in big dollars. Baseball does a very good job of promoting history. Mantle will be popular for a long time. In 2009 it will 40 years since Mantle last played and I still don't see a player that will take over his status in the hobby.

2dueces

Its not what he did in Basesball thats makes him hot. Its what he does in the Baseball Market that makes him a legend. As I remember this generation never saw Honus Wagner play, but his legend in the Market will last forever and so will Mantle. The 3 cards that mark the Baseball Card Collections of time eras are 1906 Wagner, 1952 Mantle, 1989 UD Griffey. this wont be lost in time.