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White whale closing in 15 minutes....! edit: GOT IT!

CWCW Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭
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THAR SHE BLOWS!!

I figured I'd jinx myself right now by posting this. image

Well, I've been anticipating the ending of this auction all week.
I missed out on a copy of this particular card in a PSA 7 holder
years ago and it has stung ever since. A beautiful copy in a lower
grade is ending shortly, the snipe is set, and the tension is mounting!!!
I might have to snipe manually just in case gavelsnipe fails me.


The questions are a) will I win? and B) how much will I have to pay? LOL

Wish me luck! (and please don't "out" the auction with a guess.


I will update when it's over..... with a scan either way, win or lose.

Comments

  • vettfanaticvettfanatic Posts: 643 ✭✭✭
    Good luck!!! I know how you feel. Been in this situation many times. It's weird how I can actually get an adrenaline rush sitting in front of the computer.
  • prthdprthd Posts: 1,323
    Good luck
    Looking for 1950 Bowman football PSA 7's
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    I had a snipe not activate Sunday and it cost me $100. Better throw in a manual bid for safety.
  • CWCW Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭
    Yeah, typically I'd be out working or playing cards, so I wouldn't
    have this issue of sitting in front of the computer with anticipation. image

    The card isn't extremely rare, but it doesn't come up in nice shape
    very often at all.

    Thanks, guys!


  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    15 minutes is up. Let us know!!!!
    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.
  • CWCW Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭
    YES!!!

    Wow, not sure what the hell happened, but this went for way cheaper
    than I expected! I could not be happier, as my snipe was set much higher.
    This was almost too easy! image

    Patience pays off, too, as the previous PSA 7 I missed
    out on sold for well over $4K (not exactly my comfort zone image ).

    Original Auction -- 1954 Dan Dee Mickey Mantle PSA 5

    Some toning overall, but you can't ask for more on a PSA 5.
    No stains. Pretty cool to think this card came out of a bag
    of potato chips. White whale -- HARPOONED! (now what?)

    image

  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    That is AWESOME!

    must be a wrinkle there that takes NOTHING away from the eye appeal of the card.
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    theres no comparison between your 5 and the one on ebay for 1650, yours is a great looking 5.

    other 5 for comparison
  • CWCW Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭
    Thanks! According to the seller, no wrinkles. I'll be checking when
    it arrives but the seller is pretty good about disclosing surface flaws.
    The card does have some damage to the upper left corner. I'm still
    amazed the last second bidding wasn't more active on this one.

    For the record, this is the PSA 7 I was outbid on back in '08. This
    was definitely high end for a NM graded card. Card was so nice,
    I saved the scan despite losing the auction...

    image

  • captainthreeputtcaptainthreeputt Posts: 1,235 ✭✭
    I agree. That is a beautiful PSA 5
    1911 C55 hockey
    1935 National Chicle
    1961 Golden Press
    1962 Bell Brand Dodgers
    Top 200 cards in the hobby
    Top 250 cards in the hobby
    All time lakers
    All time Dodgers
    1957 Disney Characters
    1965 Donruss Disneyland
    1966 Get Smart
    Brian
  • 19541954 Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭
    I have owned 4 of these cards before and this is by far the nicest Mantle I have seen. That is one awesome card CW.
    Looking for high grade rookie cards and unopened boxes/cases
  • relaxedrelaxed Posts: 569 ✭
    Congradulations, that is a super card for the grade.
    Collecting 1955 Topps BB
  • GDM67GDM67 Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭✭
    That is a beautiful card.
    My Sets
  • prthdprthd Posts: 1,323
    well done, very nice card.
    Looking for 1950 Bowman football PSA 7's
  • JoeBanzaiJoeBanzai Posts: 12,005 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image
    2013,14 and 15 Certificate Award Winner Harmon Killebrew Master Set and Master Topps Set
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭

    Well done sir. image
  • BasherBoyBasherBoy Posts: 510 ✭✭
    That's a great looking 5, congrats!
    Need PSA Indians/Browns
  • DialjDialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
    Congratulations Ahab! image
    "A full mind is an empty bat." Ty Cobb

    Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
  • wrestlingcardkingwrestlingcardking Posts: 4,555 ✭✭✭✭
    what a great feeling for you, congrats!
    BUYING Frank Gotch T229 Kopec
    Looking to BUY n332 1889 SF Hess cards and high grade cards from 19th century especially. "Once you have wrestled everything else in life is easy" Dan Gable
  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
    Congrats, beautiful card!
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Congratulations on nailing it!!! image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    WOW ... as a HUGE Mantle fan, I say CONGRATS! To pay only $200.00 - $300.00 more than the average "5" has gone for is NOTHING, when you look at the condition of that card. It is an AMAZING card for the grade and presents very well. Is that a slight indentation on the top right border? If so, probably the reason for the grade. I'll take "5s" that look like that all day long. ENJOY ... man, I LOVE this card!
    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.
  • CWCW Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭


    Thanks, everyone, I appreciate it! image




    << <i>Is that a slight indentation on the top right border? If so, probably the reason for the grade. I'll take "5s" that look like that all day long. ENJOY ... man, I LOVE this card! >>



    Not sure if that's a slight indentation, Doug, or maybe looks like that
    due to the small perforations found on the edges of Dan Dee cards.

    That's another thing that's cool about Dan Dee's... the perforations. image
  • Yankees001Yankees001 Posts: 1,496 ✭
    Nice card.

    Dave
  • CSCCSC Posts: 100 ✭
    Are you over or under 40?image
  • MantleMarisFordBerraMantleMarisFordBerra Posts: 1,706 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Are you over or under 40?image >>




    HA!

    Seriously, congrats on a great pick-up! image
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    hard to believe that beauty came from a greasy bag of chips!
  • FavreFan1971FavreFan1971 Posts: 3,103 ✭✭✭
    Very nice!
  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    Gorgeous card! Congrats on the victory!
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
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