great find or pig in a poke ? 1963 Topps Mantle Wrong Back Baseball Card

[megalimey]

this little piggy is getting some interest , and some big bad wolves
are trying to take him home by offering me a pile of Bacon .

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by megalimey

this little piggy is getting some interest , and some big bad wolves
are trying to take him home by offering me a pile of Bacon .

List it in the BST auction section and let them bid against each other.

[David W]

I'm a player collector and collect wrong backs and miscuts.

If I were a Mantle collector I'd want that card.

Not sure how much I'd pay for it, but perhaps 50% more than a correct back in that condition?

[megalimey]

Originally Posted by David W

I'm a player collector and collect wrong backs and miscuts.

If I were a Mantle collector I'd want that card.

Not sure how much I'd pay for it, but perhaps 50% more than a correct back in that condition?

thanks , I have had a couple of offers , I am now thinking of maybe PSA slabbing to help the more Novice collector feel comfortable its the real deal
I compared it to some other 1963 topps its a 100% consistent
but whos going to take my word for it

[irv]

Originally Posted by megalimey

thanks , I have had a couple of offers , I am now thinking of maybe PSA slabbing to help the more Novice collector feel comfortable its the real deal
I compared it to some other 1963 topps its a 100% consistent
but who's going to take my word for it

I would.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by megalimey

thanks , I have had a couple of offers , I am now thinking of maybe PSA slabbing to help the more Novice collector feel comfortable its the real deal
I compared it to some other 1963 topps its a 100% consistent
but whos going to take my word for it

I wouldn't bother. A novice collector isn't going to be interested in something like this. An advanced collector may, but I don't think it matters to them whether it's slabbed or not. It's clearly real (whether it's sheet or factory cut is beyond my level of expertise). Either way, I second someone's estimate of $250, although that may be a little high. It's a cool piece, but, if I were still buying, it's not something I'd buy unless the price was right as there is so much Mantle stuff out there.

[Zach Wheat]

Nice card...and great condition given the problem with chipping on the edges. I agree with Chris regarding grading.

Z

[megalimey]

Thanks to every one for some great input .

[megalimey]

Originally Posted by bnorth

List it in the BST auction section and let them bid against each other.

not selling this pig in a poke at this time ! as it could now be a diamond in the rough
just want to see reactions as it not a common card you see every day ,