1952 Topps Mantle - Long Term Plan, Need Advice

[pawpawdiv9]

I waited paitently for mine. It was in a AH and suprised me that i won it..
It was the PSA 2(MK)...seen in my avatar.
The MK designated some penicl writing, but upon examination most of what was there faded away and barely visible...other than a crease, I love my 'B' variation i got a while back.
I think i am gonna wait a while for a 'A' to come up. I do agree they are better looking than B. I just cant afford it with the prices skyrocketed.

[CamaroDMD]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

I waited paitently for mine. It was in a AH and suprised me that i won it..
It was the PSA 2(MK)...seen in my avatar.
The MK designated some penicl writing, but upon examination most of what was there faded away and barely visible...other than a crease, I love my 'B' variation i got a while back.
I think i am gonna wait a while for a 'A' to come up. I do agree they are better looking than B. I just cant afford it with the prices skyrocketed.

Well, I just hope I can find one before the prices get too high. I was able to convince my wife that next year once my business is finally producing enough revenue to keep us comfortable (which should be the end of this year)...I can keep my part time job (Friday) job and use that money for my hobbies rather than quitting and working 4 days a week. I told her that I wanted to use the money to finish my car restoration project...but I'm thinking I might make a 1952 Mantle the priority and then finish the car. I haven't mentioned the Mantle idea to her yet...but she said OK to the car so that's a start. My Friday job produces enough income where I should have enough to pick up a PSA 1 with 2 months of saving.

[pawpawdiv9]

Here is a link, i give to most people to educate themselves on the mantle and variations and what to look for compared to fakes.
So please READ: http://home.comcast.net/~52mantle/

[CamaroDMD]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Here is a link, i give to most people to educate themselves on the mantle and variations and what to look for compared to fakes.
So please READ: http://home.comcast.net/~52mantle/

Thanks for the link, I am actually already familiar with this site and have been reading it trying to memorize it.

[CamaroDMD]

Outside of auctions...are there any reputable dealers of vintage Mantle's that anyone could recommend?