A 52 topps mantle that made my heart hurt.

[cgilmo]

This image is a stark reminder that these were toys given to children.



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[cbrandtw]

Crazy to think the story behind that card. I wonder if the kid back in '52 (or whenever) that cut it even knows today what could have been. Out of curiosity, what would you think that thing would sell for in a PSA Authentic slab?

 

[cgilmo]

I have no clue

but hey it's something I would love to have.

 

[bstanwood]

From a value standpoint, yeah that just makes your head explode. For me as a collector I like vintage that "has a story". Having said that, this story might be too much. I've been watching a few Ted Williams rookies that have writing on them, like "the kid" or updating stats. To me it adds a certain flavor from the past that I enjoy.

 

[RStadlerASU22]

Looks miscut...

Ryan

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[Juan Gris]

I'm guessing that card spent a good long while in a scrap book or art project. I'd still pay $50 for that card, if it's authentic.

 

[finestkind]

That's awesome.

 

[forgerelli]

Do you think PSA would grade it/encapsulate it as authentic?

Scott F

 

[Lancemountain]

I'm guessing that card spent a good long while in a scrap book or art project. I'd still pay $50 for that card, if it's authentic.

I'll bid $51

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

Do you think PSA would grade it/encapsulate it as authentic?

Scott F

Yes

 

[cgilmo]

I'm guessing that card spent a good long while in a scrap book or art project. I'd still pay $50 for that card, if it's authentic.

I would wager that it would go over $900

 

[Juan Gris]

I would wager that it would go over $900

If it were encapsulated by PSA as authentic you'd probably be right. The more I think about this cut-up card the more appealing it becomes.

 

[Juanlasttime]

Reminds me of the story that Bob Costas has carried a 52 Mantle in his wallet for decades.. I bet to him it's priceless...

 

[sierra79]

I would go in on it, considering it would probably be the only one I can afford LOL. Money aside, it makes for a pretty cool conversation piece, "Want to see my '52 Mantle?"

 

[RStadlerASU22]

I think it would bring 2500+ IMO

Ryan



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[forgerelli]

Reminds me of the story that Bob Costas has carried a 52 Mantle in his wallet for decades.. I bet to him it's priceless...

Actually I think Costas carries a 1958 All Star card of Mantle.

Scott F

 

[Juanlasttime]

Actually I think Costas carries a 1958 All Star card of Mantle.

Scott F

My bad... you, my friend are correct.. it is a 58...

 

[George_Calfas]

Pfft, there are plenty of that double printed card out there

 

[forgerelli]

Pfft, there are plenty of that double printed card out there

I heard it's a triple print...

Scott F

 

[TNP777]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's been trimmed. Buyer beware.