January Pickups

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Chris-- is your Mantle master set viewable anywhere? That completion percentage is RIDICULOUS. You even have those rare Venezuelan issues? And does it include that infamous Dice Game card?

Hi Matt,

I have an online photo album that I keep for insurance purposes, but it has some of my other items so I have not made it public yet. Below is a picture of most of my Mantle collection spread out. I believe I have only added 5 or 10 cards since the picture was taken, to bring my collection up to a total of 249 unique Mantle cards and premium photos.

I don't own the dice game or any of the other unissued test items. Up until now, I have generally avoided the test issues (will likely continue to do so) and the regional issues (picking up a select few of my favorites but won't complete the run due to finances). I have been fortunate enough to pick up 7 of the 10 Venezuelan issues and am about 6 cards away from completing my run of foreign cards. One day I will get there!

How's your 60s run going?

[GregC]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Hi Matt,

I have an online photo album that I keep for insurance purposes, but it has some of my other items so I have not made it public yet. Below is a picture of most of my Mantle collection spread out. I believe I have only added 5 or 10 cards since the picture was taken, to bring my collection up to a total of 249 unique Mantle cards and premium photos.

I don't own the dice game or any of the other unissued test items. Up until now, I have generally avoided the test issues (will likely continue to do so) and the regional issues (picking up a select few of my favorites but won't complete the run due to finances). I have been fortunate enough to pick up 7 of the 10 Venezuelan issues and am about 6 cards away from completing my run of foreign cards. One day I will get there!

How's your 60s run going?

Are there two 52 Topps Mantles hiding in the middle there? 249 unique I know that pesky duplicate must be a bother. I'd be happy to help with that problem!

Awesome stuff! That is a stunning spread.

[MattyC]

That is a veritable sea of Mantles. Stupendous achievement; I have heard those Venezuelans are impossible to locate.

I've actually paused my Mick run for the moment at 1959 because I've been focusing on another project that has required all my resources lately. In fact, alongside the Goudey Ruth I have just closed a deal for a real notorious BEAST of a Post War card. Some say it is the toughest of the era. The very low grade specimen I will be posting, next week, literally has centering to die for and anomalous eye appeal, since the card is routinely plagued by a host of issues. Cannot wait to share it. Then I think I must shut it down til Spring at least. I'm utterly tapped out!

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by MattyC

?.. I have just closed a deal for a real notorious BEAST of a Post War card. Some say it is the toughest of the era. The very low grade specimen I will be posting, next week, literally has centering to die for and anomalous eye appeal, since the card is routinely plagued by a host of issues. Cannot wait to share it. Then I think I must shut it down til Spring at least. I'm utterly tapped out!

Pretty sure I know what's coming (if so, I really want one too), but don't wanna spoil it

[Samsdaddy]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Hi Matt,

I have an online photo album that I keep for insurance purposes, but it has some of my other items so I have not made it public yet. Below is a picture of most of my Mantle collection spread out. I believe I have only added 5 or 10 cards since the picture was taken, to bring my collection up to a total of 249 unique Mantle cards and premium photos.

I don't own the dice game or any of the other unissued test items. Up until now, I have generally avoided the test issues (will likely continue to do so) and the regional issues (picking up a select few of my favorites but won't complete the run due to finances). I have been fortunate enough to pick up 7 of the 10 Venezuelan issues and am about 6 cards away from completing my run of foreign cards. One day I will get there!

How's your 60s run going?

Wow, this is so cool! Awesome Chris!

[gregr2]

Very impressive collection Chris! Congrats!

[pawpawdiv9]

Bestdj777/Chris---And you dont want me to call you a NUT?
I cant get over what you have collected..I looked it over and over again and again.
I am just glad to help you along the way bud...and will continue to do so.
It wouldnt pass me a bit, if you did bid on that Bazooka piece i told ya about.
Maybe one day, i will get a group pic of what i have.

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Originally Posted by MattyC View Post
?.. I have just closed a deal for a real notorious BEAST of a Post War card. Some say it is the toughest of the era. The very low grade specimen I will be posting, next week, literally has centering to die for and anomalous eye appeal, since the card is routinely plagued by a host of issues. Cannot wait to share it. Then I think I must shut it down til Spring at least. I'm utterly tapped out!

Pretty sure I know what's coming (if so, I really want one too), but don't wanna spoil it

I just saw in the 80's thread..the Don Mattingly un-cut sheet printer's proof or prototypes --Very cool pieces..i also would go wit the stat back and auto.




FINALLY!!! Something to post
Just picked this up this morning, buyer accepted my offer on these 2 items:
1965 Bancroft Tiddlers MANTLE

[HOF Yankees]

[pawpawdiv9]

Kinda overpaid with the Buyer's Premium...but still i have been looking for months for a nice centered lower-end one and finally got it. Looks better than some 4's and 5's i seen
Here it is...and NO!!! its NOT a Mantle

Its a 1955 #164 Clemente RC

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Kinda overpaid with the Buyer's Premium...but still i have been looking for months for a nice centered lower-end one and finally got it. Looks better than some 4's and 5's i seen
Here it is...and NO!!! its NOT a Mantle

Its a 1955 #164 Clemente RC

Congrats Chris! Glad you finally got one. I know how long you've been looking for this.

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Kinda overpaid with the Buyer's Premium...but still i have been looking for months for a nice centered lower-end one and finally got it. Looks better than some 4's and 5's i seen
Here it is...and NO!!! its NOT a Mantle

Its a 1955 #164 Clemente RC

Congratulations, Chris! That very card is one of my Holy Grails.

[MBMiller25]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Kinda overpaid with the Buyer's Premium...but still i have been looking for months for a nice centered lower-end one and finally got it. Looks better than some 4's and 5's i seen
Here it is...and NO!!! its NOT a Mantle

Its a 1955 #164 Clemente RC

Chris, Thats a great looking Clemente. Congratulations.

That Torre photo is hilarious. LOL, I can't stop laughing.

[71buc]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Kinda overpaid with the Buyer's Premium...but still i have been looking for months for a nice centered lower-end one and finally got it. Looks better than some 4's and 5's i seen
Here it is...and NO!!! its NOT a Mantle

Its a 1955 #164 Clemente RC

Bravo!

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Hi Matt,

I have an online photo album that I keep for insurance purposes, but it has some of my other items so I have not made it public yet. Below is a picture of most of my Mantle collection spread out. I believe I have only added 5 or 10 cards since the picture was taken, to bring my collection up to a total of 249 unique Mantle cards and premium photos.

Awesome, Chris, that's just bleeping awesome!!!!!!

[Bestdj777]

Awesome Paige Matt! There is something special about that card. In my eyes, it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing card ever made. Looks like a work of art.

Thanks Bill! It's been a long process but its nice to be able to lay them out now, flip through them, and show them off occasionally.