The official Mickey Mantle Pickup Thread. All Mick, all the time!

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by Puckettfan

Brian,

Wow, thanks for the context on the Dormand. Excellent background information. I am very happy to have found this example for a good price. I, like you, really like the pose and format. That stance is missing from most of his standard issues.

Kris

Kris, you're more than welcome. I had fun writing it!

You might wish to have PSA grade your Dormand Mick. Regardless of what number winds up on the cert, they use a nice thick, heavy holder for these. I know because I took the plunge and bought a graded specimen of this card earlier this year. I love it. My point is that with your Dormand being in a PSA holder, it is well-protected. The only potential problem to avoid is the aforementioned display where sunlight strikes it.

My only regret was that 25 years ago I sold my near set. I know many of the postcards would have graded high. However, the bulk of my regret is that I simply miss them---they are flat out over the top beautiful cards. I did save a couple I could not bear to part with---Roy Campanella and Johnny Mize. I had wanted the Mize for years, before he was finally elected to the BBHOF. He seems to be among the major tough ones to find. As for Campy, IMHO the Dormand PC is Roy Campanella's finest card, along with his 1953 Stahl-Meyer Franks.

I'm gettin' verbose; have a great day friend. ---Brian Powell

[Puckettfan]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Kris, you're more than welcome. I had fun writing it!

You might wish to have PSA grade your Dormand Mick. Regardless of what number winds up on the cert, they use a nice thick, heavy holder for these. I know because I took the plunge and bought a graded specimen of this card earlier this year. I love it. My point is that with your Dormand being in a PSA holder, it is well-protected. The only potential problem to avoid is the aforementioned display where sunlight strikes it.

My only regret was that 25 years ago I sold my near set. I know many of the postcards would have graded high. However, the bulk of my regret is that I simply miss them---they are flat out over the top beautiful cards. I did save a couple I could not bear to part with---Roy Campanella and Johnny Mize. I had wanted the Mize for years, before he was finally elected to the BBHOF. He seems to be among the major tough ones to find. As for Campy, IMHO the Dormand PC is Roy Campanella's finest card, along with his 1953 Stahl-Meyer Franks.

I'm gettin' verbose; have a great day friend. ---Brian Powell

Brain,

Good advice on having the card graded. I know its not a high-end Mantle but it is a beautiful card. My guess is it will come out in the VG-EX-EX (4-5) range.

Given your experience with the light sensitivity of the Dormands, would you suggest I not display it at all?

Right now its in a UV protected top loader on top of one of my wall cases. I have several wall-hung UV glass cases in which I display my cards. It is too large to fit in the case. Do the PSA/SGC cases offer much in the way of UV protection?

Kris

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by Puckettfan

Brain,

Good advice on having the card graded. I know its not a high-end Mantle but it is a beautiful card. My guess is it will come out in the VG-EX-EX (4-5) range.

Given your experience with the light sensitivity of the Dormands, would you suggest I not display it at all?

Right now its in a UV protected top loader on top of one of my wall cases. I have several wall-hung UV glass cases in which I display my cards. It is too large to fit in the case. Do the PSA/SGC cases offer much in the way of UV protection?

Kris

Howdy, Kris. Not much time to respond today, as I have to head to work early. Display is important to all of us. However, one idea I thought of is to find or make something that you could hang over your beloved cards to eliminate all light when, of course, you are not viewing them. There's 1,440 minutes in a day. Some of that is nighttime obviously. Let's say you are admiring your cards for 15 minutes. Why not have something simple to cover them when you are not viewing them? Just a thought, bro.

I would not expect the TPG holders to be UV-proof. Even if UV-resistant, that is not good enough. My cards on display are in a big, black five-drawer blueprint case. I had to make a few adjustments, but found it works perfectly. When I want to see them, I simply .... I fabricated thick pads out of materials I bought from Hobby Lobby. I chose velvet colors that I really liked and would contrast the cards nicely.

Gotta go. ----Brian Powell

[Puckettfan]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Howdy, Kris. Not much time to respond today, as I have to head to work early. Display is important to all of us. However, one idea I thought of is to find or make something that you could hang over your beloved cards to eliminate all light when, of course, you are not viewing them. There's 1,440 minutes in a day. Some of that is nighttime obviously. Let's say you are admiring your cards for 15 minutes. Why not have something simple to cover them when you are not viewing them? Just a thought, bro.

I would not expect the TPG holders to be UV-proof. Even if UV-resistant, that is not good enough. My cards on display are in a big, black five-drawer blueprint case. I had to make a few adjustments, but found it works perfectly. When I want to see them, I simply .... I fabricated thick pads out of materials I bought from Hobby Lobby. I chose velvet colors that I really liked and would contrast the cards nicely.

Gotta go. ----Brian Powell

Excellent idea, Brian. I would not have thought of a blueprint cabinet but that probably works really well. Plus a bet an older cabinet would be really cool for storing the vintage cards. Thanks again.

Kris

[irv]

Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Still awesome that he passed that down to you. Since I'm a first generation American born, my father didn't collect anything cool and has nothing to pass down to me. Pulled or not pulled, I envy when I hear stories like yours.

Thanks!

My Father gave me a 148 total, including the Mantle, which, unfortunately, was the worst card of the bunch. (Still totally grateful I own one!)

Included in those 148 were Mays, Robinson, PeeWee Reese, and Joe Nuxhall to name a few. I was also lucky enough to receive 58 high numbered cards as well.
Since joining back in January of 2016, my collection is up over 220 now, which doesn't include any high number cards. (FlickR link below)

I was on a buying frenzy there for a while, but with the current CDN dollar, and being a little more educated, I have now slowed down and only purchase occasionally when I see a good deal with reasonable shipping costs.

It's highly unlikely I'll ever finish this set due to some fairly expensive cards I still need (Campy, Mathews, Pafko, Berra, Martin, etc) but I do enjoy adding to it when I can.

Thanks again, and good luck in your quest!

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by Puckettfan

Excellent idea, Brian. I would not have thought of a blueprint cabinet but that probably works really well. Plus a bet an older cabinet would be really cool for storing the vintage cards. Thanks again.

Kris

Kris, my blueprint case is by no means vintage, though I've owned it since 1989. It is jet black and reasonably heavy metal. You have a good point about storing vintage cards in an old wooden cabinet. Regardless, I am pleased with the heavy-duty case, as it beautifully does what I intended.

I mentioned the merits of choosing a couple different colors for the velvet pads. However, besides the aforementioned benefit of shielding my prized cards et al from the ultraviolet rays of the sun, there is one other essential benefit. It's tough to put into words, but I'll have a go, then let it go at that.

Displaying my collection of "favorites" in a 5-drawer case allows me not to see my items whenever I enter the room. I really don't want to see my prized pieces every single time I go in. There's a saying, "familiarity breeds contempt", and I liken the meaning to my collection in that I don't want to ever get bored seeing them too frequently. After a time, a subtle feeling of the collection losing its special allure and attractiveness would set in.

Not everyone would feel the same way if they saw their cards, etc. every day, but that's me. So, the black case also shields my eyes and attention, except for when I want to admire them.

Some items have to be in a bank safe deposit box, but that's life.

Here I go getting verbose again. You poor guy. Take care, Kris. Have a swell weekend. ---Brian Powell (Indiana Jones on the PSA chat forums)

[REGGIE206]

My wife bought this book on Amazon for me:

[Puckettfan]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Kris, my blueprint case is by no means vintage, though I've owned it since 1989. It is jet black and reasonably heavy metal. You have a good point about storing vintage cards in an old wooden cabinet. Regardless, I am pleased with the heavy-duty case, as it beautifully does what I intended.

I mentioned the merits of choosing a couple different colors for the velvet pads. However, besides the aforementioned benefit of shielding my prized cards et al from the ultraviolet rays of the sun, there is one other essential benefit. It's tough to put into words, but I'll have a go, then let it go at that.

Displaying my collection of "favorites" in a 5-drawer case allows me not to see my items whenever I enter the room. I really don't want to see my prized pieces every single time I go in. There's a saying, "familiarity breeds contempt", and I liken the meaning to my collection in that I don't want to ever get bored seeing them too frequently. After a time, a subtle feeling of the collection losing its special allure and attractiveness would set in.

Not everyone would feel the same way if they saw their cards, etc. every day, but that's me. So, the black case also shields my eyes and attention, except for when I want to admire them.

Some items have to be in a bank safe deposit box, but that's life.

Here I go getting verbose again. You poor guy. Take care, Kris. Have a swell weekend. ---Brian Powell (Indiana Jones on the PSA chat forums)

This is awesome Brian. Keep it coming. It's never too much. I have only gotten back into collecting in the last 3 years after a 25 year absence. Right now I have 2 large cases that are designed to hold 50 graded cards a piece. It's UV Glass but I'm not sold. My home office is the spot, but I like the idea of not seeing them all the time.

[irv]

Originally Posted by REGGIE206

My wife bought this book on Amazon for me:

Nice, Reggie. Just surprises me to see there is no pic of the 52 Topps card on the cover?

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by Puckettfan

This is awesome Brian. Keep it coming. It's never too much. I have only gotten back into collecting in the last 3 years after a 25 year absence. Right now I have 2 large cases that are designed to hold 50 graded cards a piece. It's UV Glass but I'm not sold. My home office is the spot, but I like the idea of not seeing them all the time.

Thanks for your kind words, Kris. Much obliged. Kris, you might consider a lightweight fabric cover that would shield your graded cards. Perhaps go to a store that sells fabric remnants. They might have a couple pieces that would sufficiently cover your displays. I know there's sheer drapery, and then there's blackout fabric, that cuts out ALL incoming light. Get a couple pieces of the blackout that are larger than what you need, cut them down, and with a sewing machine, reinforce the ends. You might wish to sew a length-wise loop, then insert a dowel rod to fit over each case when you're not admiring your crafted collection.

If you don't know how to use a sewing machine, as I, perhaps your dear wife or significant other, or a trusted friend who's good seamstress, can do the job to your requirements.

Above all Kris, when it comes to crafts, think it through carefully so you will be truly pleased when it's all done.

The weight of each cover should not disturb anything, I would think, but test and consider all the potential problems/interferences that might come up, and nip those in the bud.

Whatever you decide, I wish you the very best. Let's face it, as much as period Mickey Mantle cards, coins, et al cost, we must needs to take right proper care of them! Hey, even some of the gorgeous, more difficult to get in high grade post-career Micks are getting pricey.

Gotta make my lunch, so time to vamoose. ---Brian Powell