Legit 1952 Topps Mantle auction?

bbfan79

Hi, all

This seller has been trying to sell his 1952 Mantle on eBay for the last six weeks. Is it a legit sale? I recall his original price was $22,500 BIN or Best Offer back in late April 2008. His ad currently states he purchased it from Hunt Auctions in 2006. I checked the archives and it sold for $18,000 + 15%bp for a total of $20,700. The eBay seller has now lowered the BIN all to way to $15,850. That means a cut of nearly $5,000! Let me know what you guys think.

Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-TOPPS-MICKEY-MANTLE-311-SGC-70-EX-5-5_W0QQitemZ160247169869QQihZ006QQcategoryZ73435QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

BobS

Don't know if it's legit, but that is one Sweeeeet looking 52 Mantle.

Man, I wish I didn't have to pay the mortage, car payment, electric bill, grocery bill and credit card bills this summer. I'd be all over that like a monkey on a cupcake. Assuming it's legit, that is.

Allen

Those monkeys and their cupcakes.....

leathtech

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packman

It is a great looking card. I have also been watching the card and corresponded with the Seller regarding it. One concern I have is the corner wear. I have a feeling that if you crossed it over to PSA, you may get a 4.5 or 5 on it. I think the 4.5 is more likely. The eye appeal is what I like about it. Regarding the price, I think it is fair. It is not a bargain price. If he did buy it at Hunt, then he overpaid and is paying the price.

jimq112

I would say legit - look at the feedback as a buyer - that seller isn't afraid to spend a few dollars.

bbfan79

The current sale price seems reasonable but it just seems very unusual for someone to take a $5,000 loss on a 1952 Mantle. The seller has perfect feedback but this could possibly be his/her last card for "sale".

bman90278

Send the seller this note: Dear Seller, you have sold thousands of dollars recently. Please use $100 from your sales and get a scanner.

Just kidding

packman

I agree regarding the loss. It makes me question the auction. It isn't like he is hard pressed for the money. I know of some offers that were very strong. I think this is something that I would need to pick up in person to inspect the holder and card.

Allen

I am guessing he upgraded his Mantle and is just looking to move this one. He probably knows he overpaid.

JackWESQ

A plane ticket to anywhere in the U.S. will run you a couple of hundred dollars. Is that not worth it to purchase and/or inspect a potential $15,000.00 card? In other words, if you can afford to drop 15 large on a card, then you can afford a plane ticket to inspect the card. And if the seller won't agree to meeting up, then that alone should tell you that something is fishy.

/s/ JPW

JeremyDie1

<< <i>Hi, all

This seller has been trying to sell his 1952 Mantle on eBay for the last six weeks. Is it a legit sale? I recall his original price was $22,500 BIN or Best Offer back in late April 2008. His ad currently states he purchased it from Hunt Auctions in 2006. I checked the archives and it sold for $18,000 + 15%bp for a total of $20,700. The eBay seller has now lowered the BIN all to way to $15,850. That means a cut of nearly $7,000! Let me know what you guys think.

Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-TOPPS-MICKEY-MANTLE-311-SGC-70-EX-5-5_W0QQitemZ160247169869QQihZ006QQcategoryZ73435QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >>



He must be in desperate need for cash. To lose 7 grand on a '52 Mantle that he bought less than two years ago is brutal.

bbfan79

Update: The card sold for a cool $15,720. That means the seller took a loss of $5,000 (closer to $6,000 if you include listing fees and PayPal fees) for a 1952 Mantle he owned for less than two years! Very puzzling...