What did everyone think about Memory Lane’s strong Mickey Mantle on card autograph s

[Golfpro10]

Curious what people think about the vintage on card autograph market and more specifically Mickey Mantle autographed cards. There was some really strong Mantle sales in the most recent auction and I would like to hear if people think on card vintage auto has a lot of room to go still or if people think its getting a little overpriced. All opinions welcome just looking to get a discussion going on the topic. I will attatch some of the sales.

[DeanH3]

Makes me wish I hadn't sold mine years ago. Had a '60, '61 and a '68 Topps that I had signed in person at a San Jose show back in the late 80's. The auto's looked exactly like the Memory Lane examples. I chose to keep the 8x10 photo I had signed instead. Good choice. LOL!

[Snowman]

If you're asking whether or not now is a good time to sell your signed Mantles too, the answer is yes.

[Golfpro10]

Originally Posted by Snowman

If you're asking whether or not now is a good time to sell your signed Mantles too, the answer is yes.

I personally have zero intention of selling any of my signed vintage for a long while. I love the rarity aspect of it and that in most cases the autographed pop count is less then 1% of the actual total pop. I was just curious what people thought of the strong auction in an overall slower card market environment. I have spoken to a lot of people who still are not convinced of vintage auto’s and I just wanted to pick people’s brains on their overall opinion on the autograph vintage market in general.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Prices are ridiculous and not in line with logic.

[Golfpro10]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Prices are ridiculous and not in line with logic.

Interesting. Thanks for commenting. All thoughts are welcome on the topic. I love hearing everyones thoughts because this is a topic there will probably be some disagreement on. Thanks Billy.

[Golfpro10]

Originally Posted by DeanH3

Makes me wish I hadn't sold mine years ago. Had a '60, '61 and a '68 Topps that I had signed in person at a San Jose show back in the late 80's. The auto's looked exactly like the Memory Lane examples. I chose to keep the 8x10 photo I had signed instead. Good choice. LOL!

That is always the hard part. You can’t always keep everything so having to decide which things to keep and which ones to sell is the tricky part. Its a tough decision and autographed vintage seemed out of favor for a long time. I am sure I would have made the same decision as you and probably would have sold the cards and kept the photo also. Impossible to predict the shift in the market.

[mikecala98]

So happy I recently picked this up! I love the Exhibits signed. Pop 3 I believe.

[Snapolit1]

Awesome card. Great signature.

[Johnny630]

From Topps

[notfast]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

From Topps

Lots of fakes of these out there…

[Golfpro10]

Originally Posted by mikecala98

So happy I recently picked this up! I love the Exhibits signed. Pop 3 I believe.

Nice card. Great Sig!

[Brian]

I really love the signed exhibit.

I am probably alone in liking these photo pack issues picked up last year. They are the best of all possible worlds for me--a cross between a card and a photo, with an auto. And from what I can tell, pretty low pops.

[bleeckerstreetcards]

As a 31 yr old vintage collector who grew up surrounded by and loving game used relic and autographed modern cards because both, in a way, brought me “closer” to the player, I think the interest (not sure on prices, as these are all discretionary/luxury goods subject to macro conditions) in these signed vintage cards are here to stay. As the average modern collector graduates to vintage over the coming 5, 10, 25 years, that collector has an expectation of being able to get autographed cards of their favorite players to collect.. and comparatively less of a need for “pack fresh” / high grade cards than previous generations. Curious of others thoughts

[Schlesinj]

Considering they have been beaten down with the concept of 1/1 patch autos it will be an easy transition.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Brian

I am probably alone in liking these photo pack issues picked up last year. They are the best of all possible worlds for me--a cross between a card and a photo, with an auto. And from what I can tell, pretty low pops.

Those are fabulous. Who didn't love picture packs as a kid?

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Those are fabulous. Who didn't love picture packs as a kid?

My passion for signed vintage cards stems from the fact that the player actually held the card in their hands. Such a neat aspect, especially when you find one with brilliant eye appeal (both autograph & card). For those who think the Memory Lane prices were significantly “over the top”….think again. Look at the population reports of high grade unsigned examples vs. signed subjects. There’s your answer. For the nicest signed examples, today’s retail will be tomorrow’s wholesale.

[daves_resale_shop]

Same here... nothing better than mantle in ballpoint imo. This one may be for sale soon!

Originally Posted by mikecala98

So happy I recently picked this up! I love the Exhibits signed. Pop 3 I believe.