New guy here...1952 Mantle...is it legit?

[swarmee]

Is the front surface scuffed or only discolored? I would think 3-4 but with elite front centering. It looks authentic to me.

PSA will charge you the $800 if you value it at $20,000 raw whether it is fake or real. That's the authentication that you're paying them for, and they're paying the insurance that they're not wrong and in case of damage during the grading process.

I've got some 1952s I will send you and you can check them out. It's hard to fake glossiness, card stock, paper grain, and printing techniques.

[techkiller]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Is the front surface scuffed or only discolored? I would think 3-4 but with elite front centering. It looks authentic to me.

PSA will charge you the $800 if you value it at $20,000 raw whether it is fake or real. That's the authentication that you're paying them for, and they're paying the insurance that they're not wrong and in case of damage during the grading process.

I've got some 1952s I will send you and you can check them out. It's hard to fake glossiness, card stock, paper grain, and printing techniques.

It's just scuffed def not dis-colored

[nat]

I don't have any opinion about whether it's real or not

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Didn't think of that. Is general card-authentication procedure kosher to post?

[irv]

Originally Posted by techkiller

It's just scuffed def not dis-colored

John, don't be discouraged by the lack of feedback on what some think whether your card is fake or not.
More than a few come on here looking for info on cards but until they have proven to be legit members/collectors, most don't like to divulge info to them, which would only help them become better forgers/scammers.

This guy, although it is only my opinion, struck me as someone like that.
4 posts then never heard from again?
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=243499

[techkiller]

Originally Posted by irv

John, don't be discouraged by the lack of feedback on what some think whether your card is fake or not.
More than a few come on here looking for info on cards but until they have proven to be legit members/collectors, most don't like to divulge info to them, which would only help them become better forgers/scammers.

This guy, although it is only my opinion, struck me as someone like that.
4 posts then never heard from again?
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=243499

That makes sense....i have a full time job and better things to do than try and replicate baseball cards So...i've heard different things...Will PSA charge the same amount whether it's real or fake?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by techkiller

That makes sense....i have a full time job and better things to do than try and replicate baseball cards So...i've heard different things...Will PSA charge the same amount whether it's real or fake?

To be 100% sure what they do just go to the PSA website and get their contact info and contact them.

[techkiller]

Originally Posted by bnorth

To be 100% sure what they do just go to the PSA website and get their contact info and contact them.

Yeah i plan on doing that tomorrow. Just figured somebody on here would probably be able to give me an accurate answer tonight.

[irv]

Swarmee, (John) is likely right as he has a ton of experience.

This may help also but like Ben just stated, give them a call.
https://www.psacard.com/fees/preview

[techkiller]

Originally Posted by irv

Swarmee, (John) is likely right as he has a ton of experience.

This may help also but like Ben just stated, give them a call.
https://www.psacard.com/fees/preview

Thanks for the heads up and yeah....i REALLY hope he is right haha.

It would def rank as my #1 card story and possibly any other story of my life...other than my son being born.

[ALR-bishop]

I have both versions of the Mantle. One was graded when I bought it, the other not. Before finalizing the purchase of the ungraded card I sent it to Levi Bleam at 707 Spotscards. I would actually trust his opinion over any grader at any service when it comes to 52 cards in general and Mantle specifically. Plus, despite his reputation for high prices, he is completely trustworthy and honest. He did not charge me for his review ( it turned out to be good), but I have been a long time customer. You can contact him through his 707 web site. Not sure if he would do a review for someone he did not have experience with.

Don"t know where you live but he does attend some shows. His schedule may be on his web site

[techkiller]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I have both versions of the Mantle. One was graded when I bought it, the other not. Before finalizing the purchase of the ungraded card I sent it to Levi Bleam at 707 Spotscards. I would actually trust his opinion over any grader at any service when it comes to 52 cards in general and Mantle specifically. Plus, despite his reputation for high prices, he is completely trustworthy and honest. He did not charge me for his review ( it turned out to be good), but I have been a long time customer. You can contact him through his 707 web site. Not sure if he would do a review for someone he did not have experience with.

Don"t know where you live but he does attend some shows. His schedule may be on his web site

I live in michigan and THANKS for that info. Obviously i would need his opinion in person as I just wouldn't trust any personal entity to just ship it to.