Wow Rare Air 52 Mantle SGC 5 REA

53toppscollector · #1 08-18-2022, 11:50 AM

I completely agree with Snowman's comments about OCD and centering. It is the first thing my eyes focus on, and cards that are diamond cut give me anxiety, lol.

As I transitioned away from post-war vintage like the 50s Topps sets, I've almost had to retrain my brain as to the kind of cards I find acceptable. As we know, T206s (my main collecting interest now) are rife with printing problems, miscuts, diamond cuts, etc. It has actually been good therapy for my brain to learn to accept these imperfections, because if I didnt, there is essentially no way I'd be able to put together this set, given that I am not extremely wealthy. That said, my centering OCD has mainly forced me to be much more accepting of other flaws like terrible corners, paper loss, and wrinkles/creases. A surface wrinkle (especially if its truly a wrinkle and not a crease) is much more acceptable to me than a card that is wildly off center or diamond cut.

MikeGarcia · #2 08-18-2022, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 53toppscollector

I completely agree with Snowman's comments about OCD and centering. It is the first thing my eyes focus on, and cards that are diamond cut give me anxiety, lol.
a card that is wildly off center or diamond cut.

And tonight ladies and gentlemen , for your viewing pleasure , the quality control staff of The Topps Corporation proudly presents :

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53toppscollector · #3 08-18-2022, 12:36 PM

lol that made my eyes twitch. Imagine seeing that card at the factory and saying "yes, yes this is goooood"

brianp-beme · #4 08-18-2022, 01:29 PM

1941 Goudey cards can often remind you of being in a funhouse where the floors and walls are all slanty and askew.

Brian (please avert eyes if these cards will potentially cause your brain to seize up)

secondhandwatches · #5 08-18-2022, 02:14 PM

I have a dead centered psa 4 Mantle...wonder what it would fetch at auction...

Johnny630 · #6 08-18-2022, 03:09 PM

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I have a dead centered psa 4 Mantle...wonder what it would fetch at auction...

That's a beautiful card. Unless you absolutely need the money in the next 2-4 years I'd 100% advise not selling it. It's only going up up and away.

secondhandwatches · #7 08-18-2022, 05:21 PM

I like the sound of that! You think after this 9.5 ends prices will shoot up again?

Snowman · #8 08-18-2022, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by secondhandwatches

I have a dead centered psa 4 Mantle...wonder what it would fetch at auction...

WOW!!! That's an incredible card! Congrats. I bet you'd get upwards of $300k for it. No way it's less than $250k. Centering is pretty dang close to 50/50. Not sure how much the surface wear would affect the eye appeal gang though? Certainly some more than others. But still a huge card either way that is easily AT LEAST double "comps" of your average PSA 4.

secondhandwatches · #9 08-19-2022, 07:44 AM

Wow, that would be awesome! Thanks for the nice comments.

Snowman · #10 08-18-2022, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeGarcia

And tonight ladies and gentlemen , for your viewing pleasure , the quality control staff of The Topps Corporation proudly presents :

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Hahaha, my eyes are bleeding!!! Here, I'll fix it for you

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