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Which Mick Would You Choose? UPDATED WITH MY PURCHASE

balco758balco758 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 29, 2018 9:21AM in Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum

Guys,
I pulled the trigger.....Got a 56, PSA 5.....Focused on centering more than the grade, but I am happy with it..!! thank you for all the feedback and suggestions....Now onto the 53T one day

********I’m finally splurging on my 1st Mick. If you can have only 1, which would you choose and why? Assume relatively same cost, eye appeal, centering.

52 B - PSA 2/2.5
53 T - PSA 2/2.5
56 T - PSA 5
58 T - PSA 6
65 T - PSA 7
68 T - PSA 8 (best grade, but sure seems like this is like the Mick “common”! So plentiful.

Primary goal is to enjoy holding onto, but appreciation value is a small consideration.

As of now, leaning towards the 56 or 68.

Thanks for sharing your pick.

Steve

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    brad31brad31 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 26, 2018 3:22PM

    I would go with the ‘68 and the highest grade of the bunch.

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    softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,274 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'd hit the 52 card. Epic notoriety trumps eye candy in rare cases. IMO this is one of them.

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

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    balco758balco758 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Softparade - do you see the 52 Bowman as having epic notoriety?

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    Time4aGansettTime4aGansett Posts: 382 ✭✭✭

    '56

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    softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,274 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 26, 2018 3:28PM

    @balco758 said:
    Softparade - do you see the 52 Bowman as having epic notoriety?

    No, if I read this correctly I would have noticed the "B" My bad. ...... I ASSumed 52 Topps lol
    I change my choice to the PSA 2/2.5 53 TOPPS

    ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240

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    fleet47fleet47 Posts: 78 ✭✭

    1956 also. Classic card. Ex-Mt nice grade for this card.

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    Sportscards1086Sportscards1086 Posts: 168 ✭✭✭

    56T

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    addicted2ebayaddicted2ebay Posts: 2,094 ✭✭✭✭

    53T is a your best bet. It has doubled in value over the last few years and will continue to do so.

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    brad31brad31 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There are more than twice as many ‘53 Mantles in PSA 2 and higher than there are ‘68 Mantles in PSA 8 and higher.

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    balco758balco758 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Brad31, interesting point. I do think longer term the demand is likely more skewed towards the early Mantle’s, even in lower grade....but a PSA 8 Mantle is a PSA Mantle.....

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    vintagefunvintagefun Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭

    53T or 56T...2 of my favorite cards.

    52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
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    GreenSneakersGreenSneakers Posts: 908 ✭✭✭✭

    52B because it crosses other parts of my collection - rookie HoF for example.

    53T has always been my favorite looking Mick but in same grade I’d go 52B

    56T would probably be 2nd choice

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    JBrulesJBrules Posts: 2,122 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 26, 2018 8:09PM

    1) 53 Topps: Topps will always topp (pun intended) Bowman cards as far as demand
    2) 56 Topps: Classic card of him in mid-grade would be a great addition
    3 ) 52 Bowman: Great card but comes in #3 for me.

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    aconteaconte Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭

    I would need pics to help me decide.

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    daltexdaltex Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @GreenSneakers said:
    52B because it crosses other parts of my collection - rookie HoF for example.

    I don't understand.

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    DM23HOFDM23HOF Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 26, 2018 9:24PM

    Centered copies of any Mantle are rare as compared to the total pop, so would depend on that factor for me. The demand is there for any of them, so the card is readily liquid down the line if you ever needed to sell.

    All things being equal, I would go for the earlier cards if I had to choose of those presented— hence 52B, 53T, or 56T.

    The 52 Bowman is a massive sleeper and it is such an early Mick, that one would be my pick if I had to choose one.

    With Mantles, though, it starts with one— then you find yourself dedicating your whole collecting life to building your Mick run, LOL. Good thing is it is great fun!

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    ahopkinsahopkins Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭✭✭

    56T or 53T

    Andy

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    perkdogperkdog Posts: 29,789 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ‘53 Topps would be my choice. However if he had a ‘53 Bowman on that list I might go there

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    SoonerificSoonerific Posts: 68 ✭✭

    53 Topps. It's one of my favorite Mantle cards.

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    KendallCatKendallCat Posts: 2,992 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DM23HOF said:
    Centered copies of any Mantle are rare as compared to the total pop, so would depend on that factor for me. The demand is there for any of them, so the card is readily liquid down the line if you ever needed to sell.

    All things being equal, I would go for the earlier cards if I had to choose of those presented— hence 52B, 53T, or 56T.

    The 52 Bowman is a massive sleeper and it is such an early Mick, that one would be my pick if I had to choose one.

    With Mantles, though, it starts with one— then you find yourself dedicating your whole collecting life to building your Mick run, LOL. Good thing is it is great fun!

    This ^

    I would find the best 53 or 56 centered with eye appeal that you can afford. Then plan on buying about 10-12 more :D

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    psychumppsychump Posts: 1,378 ✭✭✭

    Aaron or Mays IMO Mick is overrated.

    Tallulah Bankhead — 'There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare.'
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    markj111markj111 Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭

    @psychump said:
    Aaron or Mays IMO Mick is overrated.

    That’s funny.

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    brad31brad31 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats on the purchase. Looks good.

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    balco758balco758 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks Brad!

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    fleet47fleet47 Posts: 78 ✭✭

    Great choice. Sharp card. Classic !

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    Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,384 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Really nice card Steve - that's one that I wanted years ago and never got around to it.

    Mike
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    JBrulesJBrules Posts: 2,122 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice looking Mick. Well done.

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    balco758balco758 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks guys! Cant wait to get it!

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    ahopkinsahopkins Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A beaut!

    Andy

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    CWCW Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭

    Nice choice and a solid card!

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    StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭

    That is a sweet looking card!! Congrats!!

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    RookieHOFersRookieHOFers Posts: 733 ✭✭✭

    Congrats, 56 is a good choice.

    Matt
    I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
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    GreenSneakersGreenSneakers Posts: 908 ✭✭✭✭

    Thats a nice card. Can you post pic of the back?

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    balco758balco758 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    GreenSneakers. Here is the back scan. It’s a nice 5 imho!

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