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52 Topps Mantle?

WrigleyCubWrigleyCub Posts: 291
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How much can I expect to pay on a nicely centered PSA 2 52 Topps Mantle? The corners could be rough and some other minor flaws, but my main focus is the centering. Does anybody have one available?

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  • tigerdeantigerdean Posts: 925 ✭✭✭
    $5500 up to $7000 if it is a really nice looking 2 with faint creases, less rough corners, and nice centering.
  • WrigleyCubWrigleyCub Posts: 291
    Shoot! Looks like one just ended on ebay tonight. Does that price seem a little high?
  • akuracy503akuracy503 Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭
    Here is one that PreWarCardCollector auctioned off:
    PSA 2 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle - PreWarCardCollector

    Here is one that mysteriously ended while active with many days left, my guess is someone struck a deal away from ebay:
    PSA 2.5 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle

    It's hard enough to come by a reasonably priced '52 mantle BIN, let alone one that is centered nicely.
    If one is for auction it'll be competitive.

    $5000 - $7000 sounds about right for the PSA 2 range.

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  • PigsPigs Posts: 761


    << <i>Shoot! Looks like one just ended on ebay tonight. Does that price seem a little high? >>



    What did it end at? I forgot to put a watch on it. PSA 2 right?

    Late on the note. Some one was reading my mind.
  • akuracy503akuracy503 Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭
    I don't think it was high for $6400, it was what I expected if you compare VCP historical data.

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  • PigsPigs Posts: 761
    I agree, $6400 seems like a good investment for the look of that card.
  • WrigleyCubWrigleyCub Posts: 291
    I actually like the straight 2 better than the 2.5. That 2 has awesome centering.
  • italianstallionyankeesitalianstallionyankees Posts: 541
    Imo I would go with psa 1's with beautiful registration centering and nice front appearance . With a tad of paperloss on back. This is my choice when it comes to Mantle 51 bowman or the 52 topps..

    Ryan image
    1938 Cartledge Boxing cards psa 7 - psa 10
    1951 Topps Red backs psa 8 only!
    1960 Golden Press Presidential set Psa 8 's - Psa 9's
    1961 Golden Press psa 9's
    1976 Topps baseball psa 9 Stars
    1980 Kelloggs baseball Psa 9's - Psa 10's
    1988-1989 Fleer Basketball psa 9's
    1988-1989 Fleer Stickers psa 9's
    1989-1990 Fleer Basketball psa 10's
    1992 Coca-Cola Donruss Nolan Ryan 1-26 Psa 10 only Gpa 9.80++ E-mail Newyork00007@aol.com
  • WrigleyCubWrigleyCub Posts: 291
    Actually now that I look at the BIN prices on ebay and see the card that ended tonight, $6400 was a steal! How did that go for so cheap?
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    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.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>I actually like the straight 2 better than the 2.5. That 2 has awesome centering. >>


    AGREE 100%
    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.
  • italianstallionyankeesitalianstallionyankees Posts: 541


    << <i>I actually like the straight 2 better than the 2.5. That 2 has awesome centering. >>




    Gotta love the Psa 2's centering!

    Ryan image
    1938 Cartledge Boxing cards psa 7 - psa 10
    1951 Topps Red backs psa 8 only!
    1960 Golden Press Presidential set Psa 8 's - Psa 9's
    1961 Golden Press psa 9's
    1976 Topps baseball psa 9 Stars
    1980 Kelloggs baseball Psa 9's - Psa 10's
    1988-1989 Fleer Basketball psa 9's
    1988-1989 Fleer Stickers psa 9's
    1989-1990 Fleer Basketball psa 10's
    1992 Coca-Cola Donruss Nolan Ryan 1-26 Psa 10 only Gpa 9.80++ E-mail Newyork00007@aol.com
  • akuracy503akuracy503 Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭
    By the way the same PSA 2 last sold in January for $6700.

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  • WrigleyCubWrigleyCub Posts: 291
    That was a quick flip. Why are people flipping these so quickly with the chance of taking a loss? Wonder why the value of this card has decreased?
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    one less bidder.



    Steve
    Good for you.
  • WrigleyCubWrigleyCub Posts: 291
    There is a PSA 3 52 Topps Mantle listed right now on the bay. In looking at the PSA 2 that just recently ended, which one would you pick?
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,056 ✭✭
    there are actually multiple Mantles, I think you mean this one though.

    Mantle PSA 3

    Other Mantle PSA 3

    I would take the PSA 2 that closed earlier in the week over both of these. Not even close in my book.
  • WrigleyCubWrigleyCub Posts: 291
    Yes, that is exactly the one I am talking about. I wonder if it will go higher than the 2?
  • fkwfkw Posts: 1,766 ✭✭
    Eye Appeal
    Shop around
    Look for a PSA-1 or 2 with a pinhole or slight back damage. It will look better compared to the other 1's and 2's

    If you think about it, these Mantle were the most loved and displayed, they were tacked to the wall or bulletin board, or were glued or taped into scrapbooks.
  • WrigleyCubWrigleyCub Posts: 291
    You think you can find a 1 or 2 with that being the only problem?
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