08-23-2020, 08:13 PM
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Chris
Chr.is Ta.bar
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 1,414
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyruscobb
I’d even take the ‘52 Mantle PSA 9 over that Trout. It is more impressive than that Trout in my humble opinion. Not speaking to value (although it should be), but to condition, survival, story and hobby significance.
The Trout went from a pack directly into a protective holder. The Mantle has survived, in its 9 condition, almost 70 years. It survived bicycle spokes, kid’s dirty hands, moms cleaning out closets, and from getting dumped into the Atlantic Ocean. All without any specialty holders or cases.
Plus, it single handily is the most significant post-war card and has driven the hobby for years.
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If I'm not mistaken, the vast majority of high grade Mantles also went straight from pack to holder as well because they came from the Al Rosen find.
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