That Ruth is one of the best 2's I have ever seen. What is the story behind it? Is it just severely undergraded or is there some stuff not visible to the scanner?
<< <i>That Ruth is one of the best 2's I have ever seen. What is the story behind it? Is it just severely undergraded or is there some stuff not visible to the scanner? >>
The paper loss on the back by the "e" in Babe and the front has a very small surface wrinkle in the yellow sky below the bat that can only be seen under light. I'm holding the card and it just can't see it at the moment. However, Matt Miller saw it under light and showed it to me as well.
It is the best "2" I have ever seen.
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That's a great job 80's. I enjoyed your journey along the way and reading this tonight really made my day. Really well done. What's next ? Enjoy the show and this cards. Awesome stuff!
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
Awesome cards ... glad you were able to complete the journey!
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.
I would be proud to own such an iconic card as the 52 mantle and 86 Jordan IN ANY CONDITION. For a blue collar collector with a very limited budget, I think it would be cool to say I own any one of these great cards...maybe someday. CONGRATS!
It was great to see you go through your quest and share it with us through this thread. It was even more awesome actually being able to be a part of it yesterday when you were closing in on your goal.
Thank you so much for sharing the experience and allowing me to be a small contributor to it! You picked up some beauties, and inspired many of us along the way.
I loved reading this thread. Congrats on the Mantle and it has a ton of character, and I'm glad that you will get a lot of enjoyment out of it! Its amazing that you were able to complete the quest.
I was commenting to my dad yesterday, that the 33 goudey ruth pose that you purchased is on my list....someday. That is the best 2 I've ever seen!!!
I don't think I'd have chosen that particular Mantle to end the journey with but I am very happy for you that you got a card that you get a lot of joy from. That's what it's all about!
And that Ruth is gorgeous!
And you still have $4700 in the bank. Well done, sir.
Awesome finish. I didn't see you as obligated to get the Mantle but glad you did, it brings this thread full circle. Nice work, now go spend that 4k at the nastiest strip club in town.
Fantastic card there! There's nothing better than a great card with an interesting story behind it. As long as they put a smile on your face - that's all that matters. Congrats again!
For those that asked what was next..........Just going to enjoy the two cards and if something catches my eye I will grab it.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
I love the Mantle. One day when I try to complete the 1952 Topps set, I would be proud to have one like it. I have Topps sets from the present down to 1971, with 1970 and 1969 nearly finished. From here on out, I will try to complete one per year. That means 1952 will come up in about 17 years (the year 2030).
My point is that my vintage sets from here on out will be low to mid grade. Any from the 1950's will be low grade and a Mantle like that would fit nicely in my plans. Way to go!
I was curious if anybody had an idea on what they feel is a fair price for this card. I don't have VCP so any help would be greatly appreciated.
The eye appeal is something that is drawing me to this card. However, the bottom right corner area has some paper loss or is miscut? What are your thoughts?
Also, any opinions on what card would be a wise long term investment balanced with something I would enjoy?
You all were a part of this journey and your input is valued.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
<< <i>I was curious if anybody had an idea on what they feel is a fair price for this card. I don't have VCP so any help would be greatly appreciated.
The eye appeal is something that is drawing me to this card. However, the bottom right corner area has some paper loss or is miscut? What are your thoughts? >>
You are looking at a little over one grand on average, with the upper end reaching around $1,200.00. This card very often has the "OPC" cut on one side of the card. IMO, if the entire right side had the "rough cut" that bottom right portion would not bother me as much. However, since the majority of the right side has a "clean cut" to it, that stands out too much to me. I am sure it was done at the factory, but if someone is not familiar with the card they may think a part of the card was torn off.
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.
I remembered this thread tonight, and read through it again and it's still one of my favorite threads from this board. But holy moly, some of those cards I checked up on for current prices, and some of them have really skyrocketed. I believe the Jordan 9 was sold for 1700. Today it goes for around 5500. The Trout and Harper cards, too. However, I'm sure that 52 Mantles have also climbed in the past few years, though I wouldn't know.
I remembered this thread tonight, and read through it again and it's still one of my favorite threads from this board. But holy moly, some of those cards I checked up on for current prices, and some of them have really skyrocketed. I believe the Jordan 9 was sold for 1700. Today it goes for around 5500. The Trout and Harper cards, too. However, I'm sure that 52 Mantles have also climbed in the past few years, though I wouldn't know.
A+ thread 10/10 all day.
Oh to turn back time, I am sure everyone would be saying grab that PSA 2 52 Mantle and don't think twice!
I appreciate the kind words. Around Christmas of 2014 money got tight in real estate and I sold the Ruth and Mantle. It bugs me to this day. I bounced back and have some nice PC items but that Mantle I never wanted to sell.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
A year and a half to enjoy them. Then I got to see my children have a great Christmas in 2014, buy my parents a nice gift that year(bought my father a 357, my brother a gold coin, had our bills paid with no issue. Looking back my thoughts are whether in cards or not if you will set goals and put in the work you can reach them.
The only regret is not buying the PSA 4 from Jeff at Card Country for $11,500. His card got stolen at the show and I bought some modern stuff that I enjoy. Should have went with that card. We both would have been better off.
** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
just read through this thread again. I was a new CU member back then. it is cool to see the old posters. I wonder whatever happened to many of them...
I also wonder what happened to the OP? looks like he stopped posting in 2019.
I bet the OP wishes he had purchased that beautiful PSA 2 from earlier in the thread. it is pretty nuts how much some of those cards he bought and sold have gone up in price.
Don't we all have those regrets of "shoulda, woulda, coulda?" I try not to think about it because I would drive myself crazy with all the things I wanted/intended to buy but didn't and probably could never get them again.
The price increases for some of these cards over the original posts have been wild, and even moreso recently. Just as an example, I've been watching 93 SP Jeter PSA 8s for a year plus. Just kind of casually added it to my eBay searches and didn't think much of it. Huge supply in PSA 8 of a fairly populated card. They were around $275-$300 ish 18 months ago but I couldn't find one with the eye appeal I wanted. Suddenly they are all up to around $500-$600. I ended seeing a really nice copy a few weeks ago and just bit the bullet and grabbed it for $500. Price can really run away from you and if there's an iconic card you want, it's best just to grab it when the opportunity is there.
@craig44 said:
just read through this thread again. I was a new CU member back then. it is cool to see the old posters. I wonder whatever happened to many of them...
I also wonder what happened to the OP? looks like he stopped posting in 2019.
I bet the OP wishes he had purchased that beautiful PSA 2 from earlier in the thread. it is pretty nuts how much some of those cards he bought and sold have gone up in price.
The OP is Nathan Burns who now owns Grand Slam Collectibles in the Nashville area. Terrific guy and has been fun to watch his success in the hobby over the years.
Don Mattingly, Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson, Brian McCann and Topps Rookie Cup autograph collector www.questfortherookiecup.com
Such a great, classic thread here. Thankfully most of the images are still present in the thread, even though they are watermarked. It wouldn't be nearly as much fun to flip through the thread without the pictures.
It's also a bit funny and interesting to see the hesitation midway through the thread to buy a fairly clean, near perfectly centered PSA 2 1952 Topps Mantle for $6800 back in 2012. This is not a criticism, just a sign of pricing from 14 years ago.
This is not the Mantle that Nathan ended up buying, but was discussed on page 4 of the thread.
@craig44 said:
just read through this thread again. I was a new CU member back then. it is cool to see the old posters. I wonder whatever happened to many of them...
I also wonder what happened to the OP? looks like he stopped posting in 2019.
I bet the OP wishes he had purchased that beautiful PSA 2 from earlier in the thread. it is pretty nuts how much some of those cards he bought and sold have gone up in price.
Nate just bought (and later sold) a PSA 8 1952 Topps Mantle last summer.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
I just read through the entire thread again. I remember it from back then - it was around the time I joined the CU boards. Always great to see the names old the old posters again. This time I was saddened by seeing Mike (miconelagacy). I remember he died several years back (his last post here was in 2014) and a bunch of us sold/auctioned cards and/or donated money for his family. I hope his family is doing OK.
@craig44 said:
just read through this thread again. I was a new CU member back then. it is cool to see the old posters. I wonder whatever happened to many of them...
I also wonder what happened to the OP? looks like he stopped posting in 2019.
I bet the OP wishes he had purchased that beautiful PSA 2 from earlier in the thread. it is pretty nuts how much some of those cards he bought and sold have gone up in price.
Nate just bought (and later sold) a PSA 8 1952 Topps Mantle last summer.
Interesting. If you know what you are doing and have an eye on the current market, you can do well wheeling and dealing. I am the opposite. I grab stuff and sit on it forever.
I saw several items that are probably worth a bundle now and some that are not worth anywhere near what he paid. Such is the life cycle of collecting.
I collect Steve Garvey, Dodgers and signed cards. Collector since 1978.
This thread still sticks with me. Like many of you who posted above, I was pretty new to the boards back then, but I'd think about it from time to time when working up to a bigger card (I purchased a 48 Leaf Jackie Robinson at the National). In March I started a COMC account and put 400 in there and have been trying to buy and sell cards regularly since then. I'm hoping at some point I build it up enough where I can sell my entire port and buy a really nice card with it all (it doesn't have to be a 52 Mantle though).
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<< <i>That Ruth is one of the best 2's I have ever seen. What is the story behind it? Is it just severely undergraded or is there some stuff not visible to the scanner? >>
The paper loss on the back by the "e" in Babe and the front has a very small surface wrinkle in the yellow sky below the bat that can only be seen under light. I'm holding the card and it just can't see it at the moment. However, Matt Miller saw it under light and showed it to me as well.
It is the best "2" I have ever seen.
Jeff
What's next ?
Enjoy the show and this cards. Awesome stuff!
Got any ideas?
Congrats!
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
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.
For a blue collar collector with a very limited budget, I think it would be cool to say I own any one of these great cards...maybe someday.
CONGRATS!
Congrats!
It was great to see you go through your quest and share it with us through this thread. It was even more awesome actually being able to be a part of it yesterday when you were closing in on your goal.
Thank you so much for sharing the experience and allowing me to be a small contributor to it! You picked up some beauties, and inspired many of us along the way.
Dave
Dave
I was commenting to my dad yesterday, that the 33 goudey ruth pose that you purchased is on my list....someday. That is the best 2 I've ever seen!!!
Congrats!
Jeremy
And that Ruth is gorgeous!
And you still have $4700 in the bank. Well done, sir.
Jeff
<< <i>awesome, congrats! >>
Thanks for all the kind words.
For those that asked what was next..........Just going to enjoy the two cards and if something catches my eye I will grab it.
My point is that my vintage sets from here on out will be low to mid grade. Any from the 1950's will be low grade and a Mantle like that would fit nicely in my plans. Way to go!
Shane
Best part is... you have plenty of cash left over!
Tell your son that Mr Bench will be heading his way later this week.
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stupid print dots
Glad you got to score the Mantle, mission accomplished!!!
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.
I am considering this card.
Hank Aaron rookie
I was curious if anybody had an idea on what they feel is a fair price for this card. I don't have VCP so any help would be greatly appreciated.
The eye appeal is something that is drawing me to this card. However, the bottom right corner area has some paper loss or is miscut? What are your thoughts?
Also, any opinions on what card would be a wise long term investment balanced with something I would enjoy?
You all were a part of this journey and your input is valued.
<< <i>I was curious if anybody had an idea on what they feel is a fair price for this card. I don't have VCP so any help would be greatly appreciated.
The eye appeal is something that is drawing me to this card. However, the bottom right corner area has some paper loss or is miscut? What are your thoughts? >>
You are looking at a little over one grand on average, with the upper end reaching around $1,200.00. This card very often has the "OPC" cut on one side of the card. IMO, if the entire right side had the "rough cut" that bottom right portion would not bother me as much. However, since the majority of the right side has a "clean cut" to it, that stands out too much to me. I am sure it was done at the factory, but if someone is not familiar with the card they may think a part of the card was torn off.
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.
i think you'll be able to find better looking copies.
WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
A+ thread 10/10 all day.
I remembered this thread tonight, and read through it again and it's still one of my favorite threads from this board. But holy moly, some of those cards I checked up on for current prices, and some of them have really skyrocketed. I believe the Jordan 9 was sold for 1700. Today it goes for around 5500. The Trout and Harper cards, too. However, I'm sure that 52 Mantles have also climbed in the past few years, though I wouldn't know.
A+ thread 10/10 all day.
Oh to turn back time, I am sure everyone would be saying grab that PSA 2 52 Mantle and don't think twice!
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...what this brings to mind is where have a lot of these posters gone?
The only regret is not buying the PSA 4 from Jeff at Card Country for $11,500. His card got stolen at the show and I bought some modern stuff that I enjoy. Should have went with that card. We both would have been better off.
There is a guy on Net54 attempting a variation of Nathan's quest for a 52 Mantle.
And to see that Jeff from Card Country had a PSA 4 for sale at the national for $11,500
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I remember this one was the first. Started with a 1986 Topps common and got pretty far:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/608228/ill-trade-ya-this-for-a-1952-topps-mickey-mantle/p1
Great thread...best of luck!
Just bumping this back up for newer people cause it’s one of the best threads here.
just read through this thread again. I was a new CU member back then. it is cool to see the old posters. I wonder whatever happened to many of them...
I also wonder what happened to the OP? looks like he stopped posting in 2019.
I bet the OP wishes he had purchased that beautiful PSA 2 from earlier in the thread. it is pretty nuts how much some of those cards he bought and sold have gone up in price.
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
Don't we all have those regrets of "shoulda, woulda, coulda?" I try not to think about it because I would drive myself crazy with all the things I wanted/intended to buy but didn't and probably could never get them again.
The price increases for some of these cards over the original posts have been wild, and even moreso recently. Just as an example, I've been watching 93 SP Jeter PSA 8s for a year plus. Just kind of casually added it to my eBay searches and didn't think much of it. Huge supply in PSA 8 of a fairly populated card. They were around $275-$300 ish 18 months ago but I couldn't find one with the eye appeal I wanted. Suddenly they are all up to around $500-$600. I ended seeing a really nice copy a few weeks ago and just bit the bullet and grabbed it for $500. Price can really run away from you and if there's an iconic card you want, it's best just to grab it when the opportunity is there.
If any of us knew what happens next after 2019, we might be hiring more accountants.
The OP is Nathan Burns who now owns Grand Slam Collectibles in the Nashville area. Terrific guy and has been fun to watch his success in the hobby over the years.
www.questfortherookiecup.com
Such a great, classic thread here. Thankfully most of the images are still present in the thread, even though they are watermarked. It wouldn't be nearly as much fun to flip through the thread without the pictures.
It's also a bit funny and interesting to see the hesitation midway through the thread to buy a fairly clean, near perfectly centered PSA 2 1952 Topps Mantle for $6800 back in 2012. This is not a criticism, just a sign of pricing from 14 years ago.
This is not the Mantle that Nathan ended up buying, but was discussed on page 4 of the thread.
Nate just bought (and later sold) a PSA 8 1952 Topps Mantle last summer.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
I just read through the entire thread again. I remember it from back then - it was around the time I joined the CU boards. Always great to see the names old the old posters again. This time I was saddened by seeing Mike (miconelagacy). I remember he died several years back (his last post here was in 2014) and a bunch of us sold/auctioned cards and/or donated money for his family. I hope his family is doing OK.
wow! he has done very well
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
Interesting. If you know what you are doing and have an eye on the current market, you can do well wheeling and dealing. I am the opposite. I grab stuff and sit on it forever.
I saw several items that are probably worth a bundle now and some that are not worth anywhere near what he paid. Such is the life cycle of collecting.
This thread still sticks with me. Like many of you who posted above, I was pretty new to the boards back then, but I'd think about it from time to time when working up to a bigger card (I purchased a 48 Leaf Jackie Robinson at the National). In March I started a COMC account and put 400 in there and have been trying to buy and sell cards regularly since then. I'm hoping at some point I build it up enough where I can sell my entire port and buy a really nice card with it all (it doesn't have to be a 52 Mantle though).
Username: CoreyInCreamCity if you want to help the cause! LOLZ