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08-10-2023, 01:05 PM
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What to buy?
In my senility, I want to buy a really good card to be the foundation of my collection. Price range 3-5 thousand possibly.
I was thinking a 55 Koufax or 53 Mantle Topps, or 52 Mantle Bowman. Were it you, what's your menu ? Thanks. 
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08-10-2023, 03:14 PM
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1959 Topps
,for your price range , look at '59 Gibson . ??
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08-10-2023, 03:30 PM
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08-10-2023, 05:21 PM
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Mantle is still the answer to almost any question about best postwar cards. If not Mantle, agree with the Aaron rookie. I wouldn't get a pitcher.
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08-10-2023, 05:54 PM
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Best 53 Mantle
The 53 Mantle is I think a good choice. Find one that is dead-centered and the best you can afford.
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08-10-2023, 08:28 PM
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53 Mantle would be my vote, one of my favorite cards.
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08-12-2023, 05:22 PM
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T206 Walter Johnson, hands at chest, PSA 5
T206 Mathewson, white cap, PSA 5
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08-12-2023, 05:57 PM
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Out of those 3 you listed, I would go with the 52 bowman Mantle, and you should be able land a 52 bowman Mays with your price range. That would be a great foundation.
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08-13-2023, 10:36 PM
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For the bedrock of your collection, you have to go with the '53 Mantle. The best of the card manufacturers and the most beloved ballplayer of the last 70 years.
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