Debating Which Mantle to Go For.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by rats60

I think if you are doing a run, you need to leave yourself options. Instead of looking for one particular card, be open to buying either and take the first good deal you find.

I think this is the most reasonable approach, I do have my eye on a few auctions at the moment. Will monitor the prices,and hopefully hit something!

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Seven

I think this is the most reasonable approach, I do have my eye on a few auctions at the moment. Will monitor the prices,and hopefully hit something!

Good Luck!
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[Peter_Spaeth]

53T not even close.

[Vegas Cards]

Here's mine side-by-side...now if I only had the '51 & '52...

[MattyC]

Both are beautiful cards and you’ll wind up having both in the long term. My advice as a fellow Mantle collector would be to let the eye appeal and affordability of the specimens currently available determine your choice.

[egri]

I don't think you'll regret either one, but my $0.02 is if you can find a 53T where the red box isn't chipped too badly, go with that one.

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

I think the 52 Bowman is the Mona Lisa of baseball cards. Definitely my favorite Mantle. Also, I believe it’s his first card in pinstripes (someone correct me if I’m wrong).