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

[Seven]

I'm very excited to add this latest piece into my collection. I had to pass on a raw version of this card when I was at the Philly Show in early June. I stalked out a few Auctions, narrowly missing out on an Authentic version of this card in a recent Goldin auction. I didn't want to allow this one to get away though.

I'm seeing the end of a steady climb that I've made over the past couple of years concerning my Mantle collection/run. My next big acquisition, after a little bit of saving will be his 1953 Topps. Once that happens, I'll turn my attention towards his cards of the 60's, as they are readily available at decent prices.

Once all of that is completed however, my journey will end there, at least for now. I will not be able to afford either the 52 Topps or the 51 Bowman anytime soon. My collecting interests will shift to something else, as both of the aforementioned cards won't be a possibility until I retire, most likely. And considering I have many, many more years to go on that front, it won't be anytime soon! I've spoken about this with older collectors and said this many times, thankfully Collecting is a Journey. Enough of my rambling here's the card:

[Vegas Cards]

Originally Posted by Seven

I'm very excited to add this latest piece into my collection. I had to pass on a raw version of this card when I was at the Philly Show in early June. I stalked out a few Auctions, narrowly missing out on an Authentic version of this card in a recent Goldin auction. I didn't want to allow this one to get away though.

I'm seeing the end of a steady climb that I've made over the past couple of years concerning my Mantle collection/run. My next big acquisition, after a little bit of saving will be his 1953 Topps. Once that happens, I'll turn my attention towards his cards of the 60's, as they are readily available at decent prices.

Once all of that is completed however, my journey will end there, at least for now. I will not be able to afford either the 52 Topps or the 51 Bowman anytime soon. My collecting interests will shift to something else, as both of the aforementioned cards won't be a possibility until I retire, most likely. And considering I have many, many more years to go on that front, it won't be anytime soon! I've spoken about this with older collectors and said this many times, thankfully Collecting is a Journey. Enough of my rambling here's the card:

It's easy to ignore the borders with his face and the pinstripes so prominent. Congrats on a great looking card.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Vegas Cards

It's easy to ignore the borders with his face and the pinstripes so prominent. Congrats on a great looking card.

Thanks!

The portrait is really what sold me. Could the borders be better? Of Course. I do think that I might eventually upgrade the card, but for now it's enjoying its stay with the rest of the Mantles in my collection!

[brian1961]

James, Hey buddy, I agree with Vegas Cards. So many collectors put this enormous weight on centering / borders that what's inside gets left out. At the end of the day, these are picture cards, and your 1952 Bowman looks swell. Mickey's portrait and uniform are SO CRISPLY FOCUSED, I don't notice the borders. Honest. I believe you did A-OK, bro! Heartiest of congratulations. --- Brian Powell

[TUM301]

James I’ll second Brian’s thoughts, really nice image of Mick there and a card I’d welcome into my collection in a minute. Nice addition, enjoy it Sir 🍀🍀🍀

[whiteymet]

Hi Guys:

Picked this up in Chicago.

It is a Post Cereal CANADIAN Supermarket display banner. It was intended to fold in half and hang over a wire above the cereal aisle in the Canadian Supermarkets to advertise the cards on the back of the 1962 Post cereal boxes. Sorry for the flash and shadows in the photo

This joins my 62 Post AMERICAN display banner shown in the small photo next to the Canadian.

[Bestdj777]

Great piece Fred.

[AustinMike]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Hi Guys:

Picked this up in Chicago.

It is a Post Cereal CANADIAN Supermarket display banner. It was intended to fold in half and hang over a wire above the cereal aisle in the Canadian Supermarkets to advertise the cards on the back of the 1962 Post cereal boxes. Sorry for the flash and shadows in the photo

This joins my 62 Post AMERICAN display banner shown in the small photo next to the Canadian.

Awesome addition Fred!!