Does anyone actually like the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle?

frankbmd · #1 07-17-2022, 08:51 PM

......and he followed in the footsteps of Mr. Mouse.

ALR-bishop · #2 07-18-2022, 07:42 AM

Admit it Matt, you somewhat enjoy debasing yourself in these Mantle discussions

bobsbbcards · #3 07-18-2022, 07:51 AM

Yes, from the not as clear minority.

JustinD · #4 07-18-2022, 09:49 AM

I really don't hate it, I just don't really appreciate it as much as the dictated value. I feel that's the large misunderstanding here.

If using my own money, I would much rather have a Basquiat than a Monet or Renoir. That does not devalue the latter, it just makes it not my preference.

It's also a disservice to state the common, "People who say this always seem to not have one". (Not picking on you Al.

) As that statement is certainly a logical fallacy, as it is truly stating jealously or envy as the intent. A more logical statement would be that if someone does not appreciate it they will likely have their eggs in a basket they more appreciate.

In my mind, it just is most likely never going to be at a price point that equals my appreciation of it and just will more than likely never own one at any income level as other items will shine above at that price. That statement does not devalue the item in real life, it is actually stating that it will remain valuable.

ALR-bishop · #5 07-18-2022, 10:30 AM

It�s ok Justin. I am used to getting picked on. Bob does it all the time. 🥹

JustinD · #6 07-18-2022, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

It�s ok Justin. I am used to getting picked on. Bob does it all the time. 🥹

I believe it, lol. You two are certainly peas in a pod.

Exhibitman · #7 07-18-2022, 12:37 PM

This thread needs an image:

Lemme take a slightly different approach to start and evaluate the card from an aesthetic standpoint.

On the positive side:
--It's large
--Has a nice team logo
--Has a facsimile autograph
--Has clean uncluttered graphics (I hate cards where all the exploding crap all over the borders intrudes into the card image).
--has borders (not a fan of full bleed)
--Has a nice blue background that trends towards aqua (admittedly, I am biased since blue is my favorite color) and has a pop-art feel to it
--looks like Mantle (I know this is a subject of debate but absent a caption I would know it is him, so it passes muster with me)
--Flexichrome (I happen to like them)
--Stats on the back for the past year and lifetime
--Vitals on the back
--A nice write-up courtesy of Mr. Berger

On the negative side:
--The yellow bat color is odd
--The foreshortening needed to render the face accurately lacks the sharp lines differentiating the jaw. Would I have preferred a nice 3/4 portrait? Sure.

Aesthetically, overall, I find it to be a pleasing rendering and card. Not as nice as the 1954 Topps set that I have always preferred, but better than average design for the era.

Now, let's talk reality on the iconic nature of the card. This has been THE postwar card since I was a kid collector in the late 1970s. That's a 40+ year run. Unless there is a realignment of collectors that I simply do not see happening in my lifetime, this card is going to remain THE postwar card. Newbie collectors and even non-collectors are geeked on this card. That doesn't happen with more than a handful of cards.

Now, the Dread Pirate Roberts--investor--view. The 1952 Mantle has been on a steady growth trend for decades. Look at the components of the DJIA in 1980 and compare them to what makes up the average now. Lots of dead or deleted companies. I am not worried that the Mantle will be worthless in 20 years. I am worried that I will be priced out of owning one in the next few years.

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