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Hypothetically--

TexomaTexoma Posts: 179 ✭
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which would you rather own?

1959 Bazooka Mantle Hand-cut PSA NM-MT 8

or

1952 Topps Mantle PSA EX-MT 6


Also, which would bring more at auction and by how much?

Thanks!
TxO

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  • SDSportsFanSDSportsFan Posts: 5,168 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd rather own the '52 Topps (and I do have one in PSA 3) image

    It appeals to a larger audience than the '59 Bazooka, and will always carry higher appeal.


    Steve
  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,069 ✭✭✭
    '52.
  • csmtampacsmtampa Posts: 1,828 ✭
    the 52
  • ROCKDJRWROCKDJRW Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭
    1952 Topps Mantle PSA EX-MT 6
    Collect Ozzie Guillen Cards
    Unique Chicago Cards
    Wrestling Cards
  • TexomaTexoma Posts: 179 ✭


    << <i>I'd rather own the '52 Topps (and I do have one in PSA 3) image

    It appeals to a larger audience than the '59 Bazooka, and will always carry higher appeal.


    Steve >>



    Thanks Steve. I was amazed--only 2 gradeable 1959 Bazooka Mantles ever popped, none better than VG-EX 4.



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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    The 52 for me too.


    Steve


    Good for you.
  • BassPro77BassPro77 Posts: 1,152 ✭
    52 for me 3
    Bill
    looking for PELLE LINDBERGH's psa and 1960 fleer baseball psa 8 and up
    sets in progress
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    R.I.P. Barstow 24 April 1999 - May 15 2009
  • TexomaTexoma Posts: 179 ✭
    OK--what if Bazooka was 9 Mint, the '52 a VG-EX 4.

    Still the Topps?

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  • KbKardsKbKards Posts: 1,782 ✭✭✭
    I would sell the Bazooka PSA 8 and then buy two centered 1952 Topps in PSA 6.
    With the extra money I would pay off student loans and take a nice trip.
  • PoppaJPoppaJ Posts: 2,818 ✭
    Hi TxO,

    While most collectors would probably desire a 52 Topps, the 59 Bazooka is much, much harder to find ... especially in a number-grade condition higher than a 3 or 4. A PSA 8 would be off the charts!

    The very few '59 Bazooka Mantles that I've seen lately are/have been PSA 0 (Authentic).

    Levi (707), Frank (Evanov), and I (PoppaJ) are the only Mickey Mantle Master Set Registry owners, that I know of, that currently have one with an actual number grade.

    I wouldn't be surprised at all if a PSA 8 1959 Bazooka Mantle would sell in the $50,000 - $75,000 range at a major auction house!

    Who knows? It could go even higher!

    JMHO,
    PoppaJ









  • TexomaTexoma Posts: 179 ✭


    << <i>I would sell the Bazooka PSA 8 and then buy two centered 1952 Topps in PSA 6.
    With the extra money I would pay off student loans and take a nice trip. >>



    You're a joker, right?image
  • KbKardsKbKards Posts: 1,782 ✭✭✭
    What poppaJ said but the interest would go beyond just the set registry.
  • RedHeart54RedHeart54 Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭
    I'd take the Bazooka. I love those impossible-to-find regional or food issues. Plus the '59 Bazookas look awesome.
  • lsutigers1973lsutigers1973 Posts: 11,093 ✭
    I would rather have the 59 Bazooka. 1952 Topps Mantles are easy to find in PSA 6 or better. The Bazooka is impossible to find. A diehard Mantle fan or registry guy/gal with deep pockets would probably be willing to pay 6 figures for the Bazooka in PSA 8.
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    I'd still prefer the 52, but that is just me.


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • baseballjeffbaseballjeff Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭
    '52
  • Bottom9thBottom9th Posts: 2,695 ✭✭
    Bazooka!
  • hammeredhammered Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭
    About 18 months ago I sold a '66 Bazooka Mantle PSA 10 on ebay. I think it brought 3000.
    The '59s just do not exist. I think Mantle/Yankee collectors would pay more for one than the '52 would get.
    Good question!
  • earlycalguyearlycalguy Posts: 1,247 ✭✭


    << <i>Hi TxO,

    While most collectors would probably desire a 52 Topps, the 59 Bazooka is much, much harder to find ... especially in a number-grade condition higher than a 3 or 4. A PSA 8 would be off the charts!

    The very few '59 Bazooka Mantles that I've seen lately are/have been PSA 0 (Authentic).

    Levi (707), Frank (Evanov), and I (PoppaJ) are the only Mickey Mantle Master Set Registry owners, that I know of, that currently have one with an actual number grade.

    I wouldn't be surprised at all if a PSA 8 1959 Bazooka Mantle would sell in the $50,000 - $75,000 range at a major auction house!

    Who knows? It could go even higher!

    JMHO,
    PoppaJ >>




    what one is missing from the pop report?...you have 3 graded with a number there but pop report only shows 2 higher than authentic
  • TexomaTexoma Posts: 179 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Hi TxO,

    While most collectors would probably desire a 52 Topps, the 59 Bazooka is much, much harder to find ... especially in a number-grade condition higher than a 3 or 4. A PSA 8 would be off the charts!

    The very few '59 Bazooka Mantles that I've seen lately are/have been PSA 0 (Authentic).

    Levi (707), Frank (Evanov), and I (PoppaJ) are the only Mickey Mantle Master Set Registry owners, that I know of, that currently have one with an actual number grade.

    I wouldn't be surprised at all if a PSA 8 1959 Bazooka Mantle would sell in the $50,000 - $75,000 range at a major auction house!

    Who knows? It could go even higher!

    JMHO,
    PoppaJ >>




    what one is missing from the pop report?...you have 3 graded with a number there but pop report only shows 2 higher than authentic >>



    calguy--

    "authentics" grade a 1 on the registry.

    TxO
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