My 1952 Mantle fresh back from PSA.

daviswr7 · 07-13-2020, 05:59 PM

As a shop, we’ve been working with one of our regulars on this card for about five years now. The gentleman had about 80% of the 1952 set. All raw. He’s finally gotten to the point where he’s just selling his entire collection off piece by piece, I’m guessing this is the last piece that he finally decided to move.

I’m extremely proud to own it, as I’m sure with all of you, it’s a “holy grail card“. I think it’s the finest PSA 2 you may see as the centering is phenomenal. No marks, no pinholes, pretty darn good gloss, some light creasing on the back top right hand corner, nothing insanely significant.....just an overall good looking card.

Anyways, enjoy, I was just excited to show it off.

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ThoseBackPages · 07-13-2020, 06:02 PM

i like it!

The Chad · 07-13-2020, 06:03 PM

Man that is a beauty, congrats!!

REGGIE206 · 07-13-2020, 06:04 PM

That is an amazing PSA 2! Congrats!

Dobber2330 · 07-13-2020, 06:04 PM

$1000 to grade that one through PSA? at least you get quick one day turn around.

I bet you were wishing that they would send you the upcharge note which would have made it a 3.5 or higher.

Very nice card for a PSA 2

Neal · 07-13-2020, 06:08 PM

Sweet!

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daviswr7 · 07-13-2020, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dobber2330

$1000 to grade that one through PSA? at least you get quick one day turn around.

I bet you were wishing that they would send you the upcharge note which would have made it a 3.5 or higher.

Very nice card for a PSA 2

Thanks gents! and yes, $1000 to grade plus some shipping, ect. but yes, you always hope for that "upcharge"

bajcards4215 · 07-13-2020, 06:14 PM

Great looking card!

oplum29 · 07-13-2020, 06:16 PM

my gosh

i once saw the 52 Mantle in person, in Las Vegas. One of the top three cards i've ever seen in person.

nevermore · 07-13-2020, 06:17 PM

Congrats on the Mantle! A bit jealous, I hope to add one of these one day.

Foo3112 · 07-13-2020, 06:29 PM

Attractive looking 2 for sure.

cardsforever · 07-13-2020, 07:29 PM

Congratulations!!!

As a Mantle autograph a collector, I also own every card of his (almost all in poor or a little better condition--intentionally) except his '52.

Congrats!!

IgnatiusJReilly · 07-13-2020, 07:54 PM

Wow, that is absolutely outstanding!

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daverat · 07-13-2020, 07:56 PM

Amazing

speedyjg13 · 07-13-2020, 07:58 PM

Amazing!

KhalDrogo · 07-13-2020, 07:59 PM

Beauty!

Wrathofmarcos · 07-13-2020, 08:01 PM

Holy shite!! That is a stunner! Congrats.

wharfrat7624 · 07-13-2020, 08:16 PM

That is a beauty! Congrats!!

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NoleinJax · 07-13-2020, 08:23 PM

Nice piece of history right there. Congrats.

JRX · 07-13-2020, 08:24 PM

I'd be so scared to send that to PSA.

daviswr7 · 07-13-2020, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRX

I'd be so scared to send that to PSA.

Registered mail. $25,000 insurance. 5 business days. Pretty hassle free across the board. PSA was on it in less then 48 hours upon delivery. Graded the same day.

Rjcollings1973 · 07-13-2020, 08:35 PM

So nice very fine example of 2!! Congrats

Bowtoxin · 07-13-2020, 08:37 PM

Thanks for sharing. Congrats!

nowiamsad · 07-13-2020, 09:09 PM

Beautiful card! I’d take this over many many higher grades

Mr Wells · 07-13-2020, 09:11 PM

that centering is amazing!

07-13-2020, 05:59 PM	#1
daviswr7 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dagobah Posts: 7,475	My 1952 Mantle fresh back from PSA. As a shop, we’ve been working with one of our regulars on this card for about five years now. The gentleman had about 80% of the 1952 set. All raw. He’s finally gotten to the point where he’s just selling his entire collection off piece by piece, I’m guessing this is the last piece that he finally decided to move. I’m extremely proud to own it, as I’m sure with all of you, it’s a “holy grail card“. I think it’s the finest PSA 2 you may see as the centering is phenomenal. No marks, no pinholes, pretty darn good gloss, some light creasing on the back top right hand corner, nothing insanely significant.....just an overall good looking card. Anyways, enjoy, I was just excited to show it off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Dobber2330 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 3,567 cardsbydoby	$1000 to grade that one through PSA? at least you get quick one day turn around. I bet you were wishing that they would send you the upcharge note which would have made it a 3.5 or higher. Very nice card for a PSA 2 __________________ Please note - I do not PM people who have interest in cards as very few people ever return such PM's. All cards are for sale and if you are interested in anything please feel free to send over a PM with an offer. PM's that say, "How much is XXX" or "What is your best price on XXX" without an offer will not be returned.

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Foo3112 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 837	Attractive looking 2 for sure.

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cardsforever Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,833	Congratulations!!! As a Mantle autograph a collector, I also own every card of his (almost all in poor or a little better condition--intentionally) except his '52. Congrats!!

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IgnatiusJReilly Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 1,982 Stonethecrow34	Wow, that is absolutely outstanding! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,324	Beauty! __________________ I love PSA!

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Wrathofmarcos Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orange County, New York Posts: 545	Holy shite!! That is a stunner! Congrats.

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wharfrat7624 Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mt Laurel, NJ Posts: 6,622	That is a beauty! Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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NoleinJax Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: No clue anymore Posts: 8,742 ilovetheseminoles	Nice piece of history right there. Congrats. __________________ Flickr (In Progress):https://www.flickr.com/photos/noleinjax/albums Looking for rare Jameis Winston rookies (Prizm White Sparkle, Gold Vinyl, etc), 1/1's and jersey #'d stuff.

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JRX Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 15,929	I'd be so scared to send that to PSA.

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Rjcollings1973 Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Mobile Alabama Posts: 579 Deepsouthtreasures	So nice very fine example of 2!! Congrats

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Bowtoxin Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 468 bowtoxin	Thanks for sharing. Congrats!

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nowiamsad Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: CA Posts: 585	Beautiful card! I’d take this over many many higher grades

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Mr Wells Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 291	that centering is amazing!