What would you do?

72skywalker

I have been trying to get every Mantle card from his playing years. I am now down to only needing the 52 topps (no surprise there), 53 Topps and 53 Bowman. Do you think it is worth the $3,000 that PSA 1- 52 Topps usually go for. these cards look like they have gone through bike spokes or even the laundry. I want one but can't spend $$5-7,000 for a PSA 2. (wife will have a heart attack) I can justify a $3,000 spending spree especially if i go to the Wilmington, MA show in November and buy one from Levy. Just trying to get some thoughts on if that is a good deal or a waste to spend that amount of money on a poor condition card.

dzolot

I think the 52 Mantle's are pricey, especially when compared to the 51 Bowman, his TRUE RC. I haven't looked at the POP reports lately, but i'm sure there aren't so many more 51 bowman's that the price should be that far apart. I know his 52 topps is an iconic card and symbolic for many reasons, but I just can't justify that price disparity.

I know that doesn't answer your question 72sky, but just thought I'd share my humble opinion...

Anyway, looking forward to seeing your Mantle run!!

tigerdean

Don't buy one from Levi! You will overpay as with 99% of anything you buy from him. Just watch ebay closely. Be selective with who you deal with and you will get a fair price especially in this economy and when the economy does finally rebound your card will be worth what you would have paid Levi. JMO

RonBurgundy

Spend $3000 first on a PSA 7 1953 Mantle. You won't regret it.

eyebone

<< <i>Don't buy one from Levi! You will overpay as with 99% of anything you buy from him. Just watch ebay closely. Be selective with who you deal with and you will get a fair price especially in this economy and when the economy does finally rebound your card will be worth what you would have paid Levi. JMO >>




Wise advice.

Eyebone

72skywalker

Thanks. i have been watching ebay. Everytime I start to get close to being in the right balpark a 33 Goudey Ruth or Gehrig, 39 Playball Dimaggio, or 51 Bowman Mantle comes up and wipes me out. That is an interesting note about 707. I will continue to monitor ebay as well. If i come across a seller I am not familiar with i will ask the board what they think.