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Bought group of low grade Mantles today to sell - grade or not?

judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
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The 1956 Topps and the 1961 MVP cards are nice. Otherwise, I think everything will grade PSA 1, 2, or 3. What do you think? Grade or not?
My guess on grades is: Bowmans - 1952-1, 1953-2, 1954-2, 1955-1.5. Topps - 1956-5 or 6, 1959-2.5, 1961-3, 1961 MVP-6 o/c, 1962-1, 1963-3, 1964-3, 1965-2, 1966-2, 1967-3, 1968-3, 1969-3.

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Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

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  • twileytwiley Posts: 1,923 ✭
    the 1956 Mantle is the nicest card from the lot imo. The 64 is close behind it. Nice group of Mickeys!

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  • jgrigalijgrigali Posts: 364 ✭✭
    AGM - always grade mantles
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,564 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think raw is best for resale on these. Even the 56, as it would not be out of place in an ex/mt set, but could be a 3/4/5. I guess you could crack it if unhappy with the grade.
    Mike
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  • Sean1125Sean1125 Posts: 3,479
    I think the 56 has a decent shot at a 5
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    I guess it depends what you plan on doing with them. If you plan on keeping them for a while I would get them slabbed. HOWEVER, if you are looking to flip them right away, I would agree with Mike on most of them.
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    Doug

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  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭

    I would get them all slabbed, when PSA has a cheap special.
    You should easily get the fees back when you sell them.

    Slabbed cards appeal to a wider audience and are usually
    easier to sell. (Even buyers that "don't like" slabs often
    buy slabbed cards and crack them out.)

    And, lots of buyers avoid raw cards; fear of fakes and
    alterations.
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  • SportsCardCollectorSportsCardCollector Posts: 320 ✭✭


    << <i>I would get them all slabbed

    And, lots of buyers avoid raw cards; fear of fakes and
    alterations. >>


    +1
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  • judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
    Ain't it something that intelligent, informed collectors can have different opinons? Oh, I also bought a 1933 Goudey Ruth #149 with this lot, as well as a 1964 Topps Giants Mantle and a 1968 Topps game card Mantle. I'll get the Ruth graded but not the other two. Thanks for your comments. David (judgebuck)

    Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

  • judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
    The Ruth is a 1, I think. Much wear.

    Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Your Honor ... GET DA BABE GRADED and show it to us!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
    I'll get the Ruth graded and show it!! It is dirty looking with rounded corners, but it's all in one piece!! I'll scan it and show it tomorrow.

    Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>Ruth is dirty looking >>



    Calm down now Judge ... I know you like the card a lot but let's relax! LMAO
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • stevekstevek Posts: 29,609 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You got it about right on the grades - Yes, get them PSA graded.
  • Probstein123Probstein123 Posts: 1,281 ✭
    always slab mantles for more money...
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  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Even though Steve is a Phillies fan, I still have to agree with him...get those Mantles graded by PSA. Like storm888 said you will get more from buyers knowing that these cards are legit which will more than cover the costs to do so.

    Good luck with finding those Mantles a good home. image
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  • KeepItWarmKeepItWarm Posts: 579 ✭
    I'll give the '56 Mantle a good home.... image
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  • rbdjr1rbdjr1 Posts: 4,474 ✭✭

    If you get them all graded at one time you might get a bump on 1 or 2 cards? Plus, like mentioned earlier, Mantles are better in a PSA slab than raw!

    Nice pick-ups! Congrats!

    rd

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  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,688 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats on the purchase. I would get them graded.

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  • magellanmagellan Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭
    I've tried this before on lower grade Mantles & basically broken even but I may have overpaid to start with. Besides the '56 & '64, the '61 & the MVP card have nice eye appeal.
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  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Congrats on the purchase. I would get them graded.

    Donato >>



    +1
    Mike
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭
    I follow the AGM philosophy.



    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



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  • judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
    Here is the 1933 Goudey Ruth that I bought yesterday with the Mantle cards. It is the same card that I sold the fellow about 20 years ago. It is low grade with a dirty looking surface but no creases.

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    Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    It's still THE BABE and a nice card to own. Get it slabbed and enjoy it for years!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
    I'll get it slabbed, but I won't enjoy it!! It's going on the sale block. I'll enjoy my 1933 Goudey #53 PSA 5 (even though I have to go to the lockbox at the bank to enjoy it).

    Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

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