How many 1952 topps gray backs do you own?

[Zone91]

In my case none yet!!

Post # 4

[Bestdj777]

None. Don't plan on adding any either.

[pawpawdiv9]

The only one i considered than the #311 Mantle is the #1 Andy Pafko.
It has many color backs. (black & red) Considered Topps 1st card.
Also, the movie with Bruce Willis make it popular.

[Zone91]

How much would a 52 Topps Mantle be worth with a gray back do they even exist?

Post # 5

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by Zone91

How much would a 52 Topps Mantle be worth with a gray back do they even exist?

Post # 5

I was referring to year myself...those be the only 2 cards from 52 i would try to get.

If you wanna read a nice tidbit info on gray backs and 52's and Canadian READ THIS: http://boblemke.blogspot.com/2011/05...-canadian.html

[Zone91]

pawpawdiv9

Thanks for the link!! So gray backs are only from # 131 to # 190???

Post # 6

[ALR-bishop]

14

[Republicaninmass]

11

[Zone91]

That is awesome 11 and 14 are you guys building the whole set of grey backs?

Is there somewhere where I can find the value of these gray backs...so I do not spend way to much on one.

Post # 8

[pawpawdiv9]

Here is a old NET54 thread/post on this subject:
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=128228

And Topps Archives talks about the Doeskin tissues:
http://toppsarchives.blogspot.com/20...e-ah-choo.html
http://toppsarchives.blogspot.com/search/label/Doeskin

This links i belive will be MORE HELPFUL:
http://1952toppsbaseballcards.com/Series&PrintsPage.htm
http://pjdenterprises.com/baseball_cards/52_topps.html
http://pjdenterprises.com/baseball_c...pps_print.html


As for a PRICING PAGE: (i found this may help)
http://portasite.com/?cat=180

[CharleyBrown]

0, but I do own 1 '54 Gray Back, which are quite tough as well.

[Paul S]

Gee Adrain, you made just go count mine. 88 grays w/red print and a 3-5 more with black print. i never thought about it when I bought mine. I just liked the card. All are from #'s 1-310.

[ALR-bishop]

As Adrian mentioned, the scarce,and expensive, "Canadian" greys are only found in cards 131 to 190.

The 54 "Canadian" greys, 1-50 , are indeed also very tough, and only less expensive because fewer people collect the 54 set than the 52

You need not worry about overpaying for either if you stick to auctions rather than stale BINS. But, you will pay a lot. The 52s in good shape will usually cost as much as or more then the high number commons.

There are two collectors on here, Ted Z being one, who are fairly close to full sets of 52 Greys, and as I recall, at least one collector on here is pretty far along on the 54s.

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by Zone91

pawpawdiv9

Thanks for the link!! So gray backs are only from # 131 to # 190???

Post # 6

Nope, many earlier #s are known with gray. That's basically what I just got done counting for you.

[ALR-bishop]

Cards 1-80 can be found with red or black backs, the black being a little less common and carrying a premium. Grays below card 131 are not scarce