I am a modern collector that would like to collect a couple of vintage cards, I need some advice ple

erinstubby

Hi,
I would like to purchase a 1964 Mickey Mantle psa 9 card. I have liked that card for 20 plus years; however, I am a huge football collector. I kind of want to get into collecting various baseball cards such as Mickey Mantle, Pete Rose and maybe some vintage Reds stars. I have been researching the price of a 1964 Mantle psa 9, but what I need is advice from you guys here on the board as to what a fair price would be this card. I really don't have experience with vintage baseball cards and want to be treated fairly when I do purchase this card. So, any help would greatly be appreciated.
Thank you very much,
Tim

mrbud60

below are the last 5 auctions tracked by VintageCardPrices.com


Latest Auction Prices for: PSA 9 - Last 5 Sales Average Price: $3,619.47

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Date Auction Link Seller Buyer Bids Price Extra
10/28/07 eBay Auction | Image mintxpress travelbear20 16 $3,504.00
8/15/07 Mile High Auction 19 $5,226.17
2/15/07 Goodwin $3,332.30
12/8/06 Mastro $3,049.20
8/19/06 Mastro $2,985.68

mrbud60

sorry,not the best at copying and paste.

erinstubby

Thanks mrbud60 for the awesome info, I really appreciate that. This is why I love these boards, because people like you who are willing to help people like me.
Sincerely,
Tim

Bosox1976

I imagine that there will be 8.5's on the market within 30 days for around a grand... may be worth a look.

erinstubby

I was kind of thinking that. Thanks for your input.

BobS

Why do you want a 9. The price (especially on key 50's-60's HOF'ers) skyrockets at the 9 level, and most at the 8 level too. Centered PSA 7's are very nice cards. Heck, they are nearmint, right. I suggest going for nice PSA 7 cards. Your collecting dollar will go much further.

Devlin

Good advice from all. Great move going towards Mantles, reds not bad either. Best of luck.

erinstubby

Thanks guys for all the advice. Bobs--I saw a psa 9 on ebay the other day and simply put it was just beautiful. I only collect high grade cards, but I might take your advice on this one. I don't know if I can shell out $3500 on this one card.
Thanks
Tim

Griffins

For that kind of money you can get mid grade but excellent eye appeal cards of Ruth ('33 Goudey) Gehrig ('34 Goudey) or a Cobb (T206). They have a lot more upside and are a lot scarcer. Plus you have a much better chance of them not being doctored in that condition.