8K for an altered 51B Mantle?

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Would it sell for as much if there was a full description of the alterations as appeared in Heritage?

That's a great question.

If we are going to start placing high values on known altered cards (and obviously this is the case based on this Mantle sale), then it's important that the list of alterations follows the card each time it is sold.

Alterations like those done on the Mantle are similar to what is accepted in the realms of movie posters, rare books, comic books, and paintings, just to name a few. Those hobbies also use the protocol of full disclosure when selling an altered item.

I hope I'm wrong, but I'd agree with Matt that the extent of alterations on that card would hopefully never get a numerical grade from PSA or SGC.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Goodwin failed miserably and realized three times the price, if it's the same card. I guess it depends how you define failure, doesn't it.

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Goodwin failed miserably and realized three times the price, if it's the same card. I guess it depends how you define failure, doesn't it.

Sorry, Peter... I edited my post before I saw your reply. I removed my comment about Goodwin "failing miserably" after I realized that Goodwin may have simply been in the dark on the alterations.

But I agree with your point. While they may have failed to disclose info ( if, in fact, they knew about the list of alterations), they definitely didn't fail to realize a good price for the consignor.

I also wonder if they knew about the alterations, but only offered the information if someone emailed them.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Even if he did know, he made the right call in not disclosing, it appears.