My New Collecting Focus - Mantle Baby (W/scans)

BobS

So - After deciding I had lost all interest in finishing off a mid-grade 56' baseball set, I decided to sell and use the $$ to acquire a nice mid-grade Mantle collection.

I already had the 56'. It was last years x-mass present from my wife. Darn her, I thought after all these years she understood centering a little better. Anyway, who am I to complain.

So, I sold the 56 set on E-Bay (without the Mantle), and so far have use the funds for the 66', and two 63's.

I'm going to shoot for all 6's, and pray someday the wife comes through again for the 52'.

Anyway, I'll update this thread with my progress. Enjoy!

onebamafan

Great start.....keep us updated. I did a similar thing, Sold my 1960 set and bought a t206 Cobb and some other pre-war. I Just needed a change i guess, sounds like you did too.

leadoff4

Yeah, you got that '63 off eBay a couple days ago for $274.99 plus the 25% off I presume. Nice buy... I had been watching it.

BobS

Yep - Busted me.

Was the first time I tried the cashback thing. Just finally registered with microsoft, but still having problems tying my e-bay account to it.

No worries, I'm sure I'll get my 25% back eventually. Even if I don't, I think it was still a good buy. There's a few more 6's out there with tempting BIN's, but I'm old school, and have a preference for the auction format (USUALLY less $$).

leadoff4

That was the cheapest 6 and not a bad looking card either.

yankeeno7

I have a Mantle collection started also. Ive had too many other things going on lately that have taken my money away. Keep your eyes out for 6.5's and 7's cuz sometimes you can get real nice ones for a steal. Wish I had something extra for you to help you out. I have..
1959 AS PSA 7
1961 PSA 7
1961 MVP PSA 6
1961 HR Ldrs PSA 7
1962 AS PSA 6
1962 HR Ldrs PSA 7
1962 In Action PSA 7
1962 Managers Dream PSA 6
1963 Bombers Best SGC 84
1965 RBI Ldrs PSA 7
1965 HR Ldrs PSA 7
1967 PSA 7
1968 PSA 7
1968 Super Stars PSA 7

Those are the ones from memory. I may have a couple of others that I dont remember

But good luck Bob! Mantles are a blast to collect!

zep33

I have about 300 different Topps Mantle cards produced in 2007 and 2008

jeff8877

Hi Guys,

I have a very nice Mantle had planned on cracking and submitting to PSA for possible upgrade. Would like to sell to use money for my 56 set. Kind of ironic that Bob S sold his 56 set to collect Mantles and I am trying to do just the opposite.

If anyone has an interest let me know and will figure out a price...would also be willing to put on ebay so you can use the Microsoft Discount.

Jeff




Here is my favorite 56 for my set...need to crack this one.

BobS

Hey Jeff -

Nice card, but the centering is just a tad outside of the tolerance I'm trying to meet. If it was just a touch better, I'd snap it up.

Good luck.

fattymacs

Jeff, that's weird I bought a PSA 6 to cross to SGC (I had a couple Mantles graded by SGC), never have crossed it. Bob, you can't go wrong collecting the Mick.

TJMAC

Bob,

You can't go wrong with collecting Mickey Mantle. There are not many better hobby related feeling than knowing you have a graded Mantle coming in the mail. I plan on getting a graded 65 after Christmas.

BobS

Added this one over the weekend. Wasn't going to do the Post cards, but what the heck. Since these are hand cut, I think paying a premium for "graded" ones is crazy - so I settled for just an Auth. (Price was right too).

BobS

And this one - today.

lawnmowerman

I don't get it. Where's the baby?

BobS

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BobS

Bored this AM, so snatched this one up with the MSN Cashback. It was instant too, that is awesome.

BobS

One more this AM. Has a slight tilt to it, but these 64's are hard to find dead-nuts centered. Will upgrade to a 6 someday, but this one looked great for a lowly 5.

lsutigers1973

That 67 is sharp. If it looks as good in hand, I would be tempted to crack it and send to PSA.

BobS

Well, if I ever decide to sell them off (which will happen, it always does), there may be a few cracker's. For the life of me I can't tell why the 66 is not an 8.

yankeeno7

Hey Bob
Is there a slight tilt to the 66? Im just wondering if that is the reason for the 6? If there was no tilt and you get to that point that you would want to sell that one, let me know cuz Id be interested.
Thanks
Barry

BobS

Been a few weeks but snagged this one last night. I'll upgrade to a 6 or 7 in time, but I've been looking for a nicely centered 68 for a while.

Ladder7

Great stuff. Keep em comin.

bman90278

The Mick cards are looking very good. Keep em coming and enjoy!

Brian

MBMiller25

Bob, Good Stuff, Very Nice PSA 5. I am looking for a 68 and 69 as my the next two Mantles to add to my newly started Mantle Basic Set.

Goodsport40

Great value in those centered mid-grades. Nice job!



Robert

BobS

Matt -

If you're just getting started, I have an excel spreadsheet with 1955-69 closed E-bay prices, 5's-6's, that I've been building for a while. Has helped me on a few buys. I don't have VCP at my disposal.

Let me know if you'd like it. Just PM me your e-mail.

jimrad

PM sent

lawnmowerman

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lol, I just saw this

TJMAC

Great collection Bob. Mid grade Mantle's are a great value!

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