Best Way to Buy a Mickey Mantle Auto?

Adam G · Jun 25, 2009

Hey guys, a group of friends and I are looking to buy a Mickey Mantle auto for another friend, but we're not really sure what sites are trust worthy, so I thought I'd see if anyone else has bought a high end auto like Mantle from an on-line store. We're looking for anything in the $200-$500 range. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Adam G

sportscardtheory · Jun 25, 2009

http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=mick*+ ... &_osacat=0

tonsofcommons · Jun 25, 2009

With money? :^)

Adam G · Jun 25, 2009

tonsofcommons said:
With money? :^)

might work, but i've also got a sack full of laser cats i've been meaning to trade for something

Adam G · Jun 25, 2009

sportscardtheory said:
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=mick*+mant*+au*+psa*&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_IncludeSIF=1&_odkw=mick*+mant*+au*&_osacat=0

I have some reservations about ebay "PSA" items. I've read too many stories about all the ways PSA can be faked.

pujolsthomefan33 · Jun 25, 2009

I would search through ebay for James Spence Authenticated items.....are you looking for a photo, memorabilia, or a card????

If looking for a card, PM me, I have something that might work for you...

Thanks
TK

KOBEARODLT · Jun 25, 2009

Adam G · Jun 25, 2009

KOBEARODLT said:

Very nice. I realize PSA is probably the most reputable source for auto authentication, how confident are most collectors when it comes to buying PSA stuff off ebay?

200lbhockeyplayer · Jun 25, 2009

Adam G said:
tonsofcommons said:

With money? :^)

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might work, but i've also got a sack full of laser cats i've been meaning to trade for something

I wouldn't trade one laser cat for a Mantle autograph, let alone a sack full of them.

Those cats are bad ass!

Adam G · Jun 25, 2009

200lbhockeyplayer said:
Adam G said:

tonsofcommons said:

With money? :^)

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might work, but i've also got a sack full of laser cats i've been meaning to trade for something

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I wouldn't trade one laser cat for a Mantle autograph, let alone a sack full of them.

Those cats are bad ass!

yeah, but they're a nuisance when they get angry or want to be fed.

blitzerlover · Jun 25, 2009

matfanofold · Jun 25, 2009

Bottom line is there is no "best way".

The Mick is one of the most forged auto's in the business and the masters of the trade have been doing it since the 70's. I do not care what you buy or who you buy it from, there is a real chance it's fake. Having said that, a '94 Upper Deck Mantle/Griffey auto is without question one of the nicer ones out there and although faked as well, the real ones can be located and assured as real.

Erich · Jun 25, 2009

See sig

kdailey4315 · Jun 25, 2009

blitzerlover said:

I saw that one on eBay. It says auto grade only. DOes that mean that only the auto is a PSA 9 or is the whole card a Mint 9?

jeff550 · Jun 25, 2009

kdailey4315 said:
blitzerlover said:

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I saw that one on eBay. It says auto grade only. DOes that mean that only the auto is a PSA 9 or is the whole card a Mint 9?

does the card look like a nine to you. but yes the auto is a psa 9 the card would be like a psa4

cbrandtw · Jun 26, 2009

Although the 94 UD is a very nice card and one of the nicest cards from the 90's, as stated before, the card is forged quite regularly. I would go with the one I have below or something from 91 Score so maybe your friend can someday put that auto set together.

allstars · Jun 26, 2009

I have a beautiful signed ball in my shop for $399, pm me if you have any interest.

sportscardtheory · Jun 26, 2009

cbrandtw said:
Although the 94 UD is a very nice card and one of the nicest cards from the 90's, as stated before, the card is forged quite regularly. I would go with the one I have below or something from 91 Score so maybe your friend can someday put that auto set together.

I agree, I would also suggest going with an already certified Mantle auto card by one of the big companies like Upper Deck. The card you posted is the specific one I would try to corner if I was in the market for a Mantle auto. No faking that one.

Adam G · Jun 26, 2009

sportscardtheory said:
cbrandtw said:

Although the 94 UD is a very nice card and one of the nicest cards from the 90's, as stated before, the card is forged quite regularly. I would go with the one I have below or something from 91 Score so maybe your friend can someday put that auto set together.

Click to expand...

I agree, I would also suggest going with an already certified Mantle auto card by one of the big companies like Upper Deck. The card you posted is the specific one I would try to corner if I was in the market for a Mantle auto. No faking that one.

What would one of those run me? Any idea?

cbrandtw · Jun 26, 2009

There's one on ebay right now for 399.

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