Please help with 52 Mantle, is it authentic?

[bm8825]

I guess a better question would have been: Out of both '52 Mantle cards for sale on ebay right now which one would you rather have? The PSA 7 with 55/45 centering, or the PSA 8 that is Off-centered?

PSA 7
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-Micke...item2eb03afc41

PSA 8 (oc)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-311-M...item5634f07305

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bm8825

I guess a better question would have been: Out of both '52 Mantle cards for sale on ebay right now which one would you rather have? The PSA 7 with 55/45 centering, or the PSA 8 that is Off-centered?

PSA 7
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-Micke...item2eb03afc41

PSA 8 (oc)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-311-M...item5634f07305

I received a message from the consignor of that card. I do think the original poster (here) is just asking the question. So be it and my apologies...though I wasn't rushing to judgement I was only saying that nothing is off limits to at least be questioned. This board has a history of questioning everything and I don't think that is all bad, though sometimes I understand the bit of pain it can cause. The "Sh** to Equity" ratio is still good though and I will take on some angst over just turning a blind eye. Hopefully the original poster will see that we have equal skepticism on everything and not just this one thread.

Personally, I like centered cards a lot and think it really adds to the visual appeal. I would almost always take a better centered card (even a bit lower grade) over a higher graded but less well centered one. regards

[Doug]

Originally Posted by bm8825

I guess a better question would have been: Out of both '52 Mantle cards for sale on ebay right now which one would you rather have? The PSA 7 with 55/45 centering, or the PSA 8 that is Off-centered?

PSA 7
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-Micke...item2eb03afc41

PSA 8 (oc)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-Topps-311-M...item5634f07305

If it was me, I'd rather have the PSA 8 OC since it's a nicer card and the centering isn't that bad IMO. I'm one of the few people that really don't care about centering so I'd take the higher grade card every time.

[HRBAKER]

the "7"

[chris]

The card is usually found off center. I would take the centered "7" in a heart beat.

[Robextend]

I am not big on qualifiers, so in my mind I quantify the "8OC" as being a "6" at best.

Even though I am not too much of a stickler for centering, I would rather have the "7".

[slipk1068]

yeah don't give him the benefit of the doubt. like a 52 mantle needs to be promoted here lol. guilty until proven innocent

[wake.up.the.echoes]

I would definitely put in a best offer on that 8oc. I am pretty sure the seller will take at least $100 off the purchase price.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by slipk1068

yeah don't give him the benefit of the doubt. like a 52 mantle needs to be promoted here lol. guilty until proven innocent

Ignorance is bliss.....good luck

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Leon

Ignorance is bliss.....good luck

You said earlier "I received a message from the consignor of that card. I do think the original poster (here) is just asking the question. So be it and my apologies...though I wasn't rushing to judgement I was only saying that nothing is off limits to at least be questioned." has there been a new development since then? I'm usually as cynical as anybody, but if someone was just trying to hype the card, the main board of the prewar side seems kind of an odd place to do it. I would think you would have a better chance of reaching interested parties on the postwar B/S/T section.