Mile High sold prices of interest

[KendallCat]

I had sniped the card at $3300 and got smoked on the PSA 8. While I did not see the Mile High card the 8.5 had a tilt and print dot on the bottom. You are correct there are a bunch of 8's in the $1600-2200 range, but most are off center, tilt...

[MattyC]

Yeah, the 66 is kind of sneaky tough in that regard; if you're OCD and want one without the white dot, tilt, or that slope effect to the bottom red area, it's tough finding the right one.

Definitely underbidder syndrome lately for me LOL. I am underbidder on another great Mick at another AH right now. I suspect the current bid will bring it home.

On the Sirius '62, Kendall was talking with me in the overtime; if I wasn't shooting for doubles I would've def made that next bid!

I guess that's the good thing when already sitting on a specimen we as collectors are happy with-- we can swing for doubles or an incremental upgrade, and it's not the same intense bidding as if filling an empty slot in our collections.

I kind of hope VCP doesn't log in the Sirius card so the next great 1962 Mick may go a little cheaper!

[pokerplyr80]

After reading the comments I had to take a look on ebay. None of the 8s or even 9s up are dead centered, and most have tilt as well. (For the 66 Mantle.)

And Matt I don't think you have much to worry about with VCP. They don't seem to be reporting much of anything other than ebay sales these days.

[KendallCat]

I think I would be better at stopping my Mantle run from 1952-1960 versus chasing a bunch of 60's Mantle cards that have doubled to crazy prices. I like 65 and 66, but have no real desire to pay PSA 8 $$ for 1961, 1963, 1967, 1969... Decisions, decisions. Might just grab more 1956-1958 in PSA 8/8.5.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by KendallCat

I think I would be better at stopping my Mantle run from 1952-1960 versus chasing a bunch of 60's Mantle cards that have doubled to crazy prices. I like 65 and 66, but have no real desire to pay PSA 8 $$ for 1961, 1963, 1967, 1969... Decisions, decisions. Might just grab more 1956-1958 in PSA 8/8.5.

It's still cool to have the whole run together. Maybe just get the 60s in PSA 7. You could get each for less than you'll spend on another 56 in an 8.

[KendallCat]

You are correct and I am just being pissy. Missed out on several nice 8's lately, and for the 60's I am only doing 8's or better. Actually doing the entire run in PSA 8 or better except for the 52 and 53 which I already have and will be tough to improve upon without spending a fortune. Here it is to date.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by KendallCat

You are correct and I am just being pissy. Missed out on several nice 8's lately, and for the 60's I am only doing 8's or better. Actually doing the entire run in PSA 8 or better except for the 52 and 53 which I already have and will be tough to improve upon without spending a fortune. Here it is to date.

nice cards.so far only one of your cards did mantle actually swing the bat...i dont know why he wants to take so many pitches or not even have a bat in had if he expect to hit a homer

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by KendallCat

You are correct and I am just being pissy. Missed out on several nice 8's lately, and for the 60's I am only doing 8's or better. Actually doing the entire run in PSA 8 or better except for the 52 and 53 which I already have and will be tough to improve upon without spending a fortune. Here it is to date.

Those 52 and 53 Mantles look quite nice for the grades from what I can see. Excellent centering on both and the 53 red bleed looks sweet.

[aconte]

What did everyone think of the price on the 1953 Stahl Meyer Psa 2 MK?
Great card for sure!

[KendallCat]

Originally Posted by toppcat

Those 52 and 53 Mantles look quite nice for the grades from what I can see. Excellent centering on both and the 53 red bleed looks sweet.

Thank you. Got really lucky on the 53 Mantle, and years ago I had a monster of a 53 Mantle in PSA 8 that was before the 1/2 point grading system. That card today would no doubt be an 8.5 - had a perfect red corner and 4 sharp corners and great centering. This one is just as nice except for something up at the top border which is very hard to see but it is there. Could be my favorite card, and would sell the rookie before the 53 since I could not replace it without spending $50k+. Here is a close up of it.