This makes me think about how nuts some people must think we are...
BeautyStunning
Mark B.
Seeking primarily PSA graded pre-war "type" cards
My PSA Registry Sets
34 Goudey, 75 Topps Mini, Hall of Fame Complete Set, 1985 Topps Tiffany, Hall of Fame Players Complete Set
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i thought this thread was about a different card!
I think I may have uncovered the the history on this card. He also has a set of 1952 Desoto station wagon tail light lenses listed in his auctions. 1952 Mantle - 1952 Desoto station wagon? Probably the wagon "ole dad" hauled the kids around in back in 52. Kids hide their treasures in some amazing places - like under the rubber floor mats of the station wagon! Now as soon as this Mantle sells (be sure to watch the last 10 min. of this auction as it goes through the roof) the guy is going to lock up the gates at the wrecking yard - forget about restoring the Desoto - load up the wife and kids and dog and head out on vacation! National Lampoon might even want to make a movie about it.
To bad he didn't submit it through BCCG - I am sure it would have recieved a very deserving "7 very good or better" grade.
Rick
Always looking for 53 Topps Baseball and "stuff"
I could imagine some collectors liking the "old look" It might remind them of how "their" 1952 Mantle looked after they had played with it?