1952 Topps Mantle

thedpro

Here is my situation. I have a 1952 Mantle BVG 1.5. I had this graded before I knew better. Now, I am stuck. Should I keep it as is, or put it in a PSA slab? My membership just expired and I probably won't be renewing for a while. Any suggestions? BTW, what do you think it would be worth at that grade?

ajw

From what I've seen, low grade examples of this card can vary quite widely in value. A nicely centered 1.5 that is free of brutal creases but has significant corner wear will be worth substantially more than a 1.5 with serious creases and very bad centering. I can't give you an estimate at all, but I'm sure we'd all love to see a scan!

Overrated

Get it put in a psa slab! after that , welcome to the varsity.

benderbroeth

or you could just give it to me and you won't have to worry about it at all.......lol

thedpro

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I always mess this up

NickM

What are the subgrades?

Nick

sagard

I'd say the card would cross to PSA 1 with little to no hope of a 2. 707 Sportscards prices their PSA 1s from $3000-5700.

earlycalguy

it may get a psa 1MK with the tape on it. if selling i'd keep it the way it is.

ColleSystem

Because of the registry, the card will be more attractive to buyers in a psa holder. Nice centering and corners.

stevek

Nice card despite the flaws. I don't mind a "key" card like that if the face isn't messed up. You'll receive a nice price for that card.

aro13

I would suggest leaving it in the BVG holder whether you plan to keep or sell the card. It will likely grade a PSA 1 MK or a PSA 2 MK at best. As a general statement, for low grade cards, the selling price is usually dictated by how well the card presents in the holder.

Allen

I also say leave it......

koby

Keep it in the BVG holder. A 52 Mantle can sell in any of the four reputable grading company's holders.

wheat34

I would say your best bet is going to a show that PSA is attending and get the card in a PSA slab. ColleSystem made a good point that it being in a PSA holder may make it more desirable for Registery participates. Also, depending on where you are looking to sell the card, PSA is a far better key word then BVG.

Harry

gstarling

if you're looking to sell it, I might be interested in buying. gstarling (at) gmail dot com