any guess on how many 52 mantles exist??

[JustinD]

Difference in generational perspectives.

In a less selfish generation they do not sell items like this even if they know the value unless desperate. If you did your retirement planning right, you pass items like that to children or grandchildren or it is found later...much like 7 examples of an actual incredibly rare card of Ty Cobb you kept in a paper bag in your junk room.

It's fine to have a differing opinion. I know mine is different than most and I am comfortable with that.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by JustinD

Difference in generational perspectives.

In a less selfish generation they do not sell items like this even if they know the value unless desperate. If you did your retirement planning right, you pass items like that to children or grandchildren or it is found later...much like 7 examples of an actual incredibly rare card of Ty Cobb you kept in a paper bag in your junk room.

It's fine to have a differing opinion. I know mine is different than most and I am comfortable with that.

I am right there with you on your opinion on the 52 Mantle and graded cards.

I did however recently send in my first submission that was for cards I intend to keep. I bought a higher end complete 59 Fleer Ted Williams set. I like to look at and fondle my cards on a regular basis so I did it to protect the cards from myself. I am one of those guys who can ding all 4 corners just putting them in a penny sleeve.

[Republicaninmass]

To quote ocean's 12


"I'll be bouncing my last check"


Understable about genrational differences, but many of the elderly I speak to have gone through great lengths to help their children already. From simple tuition, to foreclosures and bankruptcies, it seems like grown ass adults are leaning more and more on their parents. It doesnt bother me either way, I hope many are discovered. It might correct the pricing trend. Although I think the signed ones are extremely limited, I can always hope!