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Best Mantle PSA 7 or 8 for $200 or less??

leadoff4leadoff4 Posts: 2,392 ✭
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Thoughts or opinions since I have $200 in eBay gift certficates burnin' to be used. I really like '61 and '63 but I'm aware I could only get a 5 or less on those years in Mantle's regular card.

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    Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,536 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the 1962T All Star in that range.
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    WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    I'd try for the 69. It is his last card, has all his stats on the back and is a nice looking card.

    I'd look for a decently centered one and not just get the first one that pops up. for 2 bills I do not think you can get any mantle card, (Player card) above the grade of 5. maybe a 6?

    So, look for a true ex card. One with honest wear and no problems.


    Good Luck!
    Edited to add: Yikes!! I just saw that a 1969 Mantle in 5 is like 4 bills so nevermind. for 2 bills I think you are going to have to get an allstar type card like mentioned above.

    Maybe take your 2 bills in certs and add 2 more and get a player card?


    Sorry for the wishfull thinking!!

    Steve
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    F1ferrariF1ferrari Posts: 583
    I did a quick search on eBay and turned up a lot of Leader, All Star and highlight cards, but a fairly nice looking, but OC 1968 in a PSA7 all at or under $200. Going to PSA8 you go past the $200 mark in an instant.
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    TJMACTJMAC Posts: 864 ✭✭
    I have been buying quite a few Mantle's in the PSA 5-6 range, so here is what I think you can get:

    1969 PSA 6 - $150 range for a nice one

    1968 PSA 6 - $140-$150 range

    1967 PSA 6 - $140-$150 rnage

    1966 PSA 6 - $150 range

    1965 - Cannot get a decent 5 or 6 for $200

    1964 PSA 6 - $160-$170 A great value in my opinion.

    1963 PSA 5 - I just bought a nice centered 5 for about $160

    1962 PSA 5 - Again, I just bought a nice centered 5 for about $155

    1961 PSA 5 - $150-$160

    1960 - May get a decent 5 for around $200. Though, I will admit I haven't been looking hard.

    I know you asked for a 7 or 8, but you will have to settle for combo cards or All Stars for that price. I would think you can land a nice 1962 Mays/Mantle in a PSA 7 for well under $200.00. That to me would be the best value at a 7.
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    EstilEstil Posts: 6,924 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I'd try for the 69. It is his last card, has all his stats on the back and is a nice looking card. >>



    Just don't expect to get the white letter version for only $200. image
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    NickMNickM Posts: 4,896 ✭✭✭
    Try his '64 Topps Giants or '58 All-Star.

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    leadoff4leadoff4 Posts: 2,392 ✭
    TJMAC, where did you find the '63 PSA 5 for $160, that sounds cheap to me. My preference on his 60s solo cards(not AS or ldrs) are as follows. '61, '63, '62 and '64. Thanks for all the advice.
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    BlackborderBlackborder Posts: 2,797 ✭
    58 all star.
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    leadoff4leadoff4 Posts: 2,392 ✭
    Sorry, I just don't like the '58 All-Star at all. If I go for an all-star, it'll have to be the 62 or 61.
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    TJMACTJMAC Posts: 864 ✭✭
    This one isn't mine, but it went for only $138.50, which is a steal!!!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/1962-TOPPS-200-MICKEY-MANTLE-GRADED-PSA-5-4759_W0QQitemZ350005377649QQihZ022QQcategoryZ55922QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


    Here is the link to mine:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180189348007. I paid about $132.00 for it since I had a $25.00 coupon if I used Paypal on an item over $100.00.

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    MantleMarisFordBerraMantleMarisFordBerra Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭
    You'll never go wrong picking up a Mantle...."blue chip" as they say. You seem to already have your mind made up as to what ones you'd like to get, so I won't chime in with my opinions other than to say don't sleep on the All-Star cards. You mentioned the '61 & '62 which are both very attractive cards. However as I'm sure you've noticed there is a very big price jump between the two (which is why I have the '62 & not the '61 lol) I also have the '60 A.S. card, which I personally love although it is a very daring design with the large "60" in the background so I can see if not everyone finds it aesthetically pleasing.

    Something else you may want to consider are some of the special feature cards such as:

    - the '68 Mantle/Mays/Killebrew card
    - the '59 Baseball Thrills card of Mantle hitting 42 HRs
    - the '61 or '65 World Series cards
    - the '62 "The Switch Hitter Connects" card
    - the '64 A.L. Bombers card (which is the only Topps card issued that features Mantle & Maris in the same photo)

    ...and there are several others as well.

    Keep us posted as to what one you choose and good luck!!
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    WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    ahh that's right! You can get the 1965 mantle WS card for 150.00 in PSA 8


    Forgot about that one.


    I'd still prefer his last card though if it was my only Mantle.


    Steve
    Good for you.
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