1952 Topps Mickey Mantle: Input Appreciated

[hcv123]

why was the top of the "holder" its in left out of the photo?

[mccrardl]

Originally Posted by hcv123

why was the top of the "holder" its in left out of the photo?

Thanks for all the input. I just shot him an email asking about that.

[mccrardl]

Originally Posted by mccrardl

Thanks for all the input. I just shot him an email asking about that.

Ah, okay - a bit of an update. See the attached (uncropped) photos he just sent. Looks like it was "graded" by CMR Grading, which I've never heard of. Anyone else?

He didn't want the fact that it was in a CMR case to bias anyone's view as to whether it was real or fake. He clearly doesn't have any confidence in CMR.

Does this change (or further confirm ) anyone's view?

Thanks again and apologies for the twist. Should have noticed the holder beforehand.