Do you think you'll ever own a '52 Topps Mantle RC?

[novakjr]

NO, because a '52 Topps Mantle RC doesn't exist. I know what you meant though. No, I will probably never own a '52 Topps Mantle. The '51 Bowman Rookie, I'd say yes, I probably will someday.

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by novakjr

NO, because a '52 Topps Mantle RC doesn't exist. I know what you meant though. No, I will probably never own a '52 Topps Mantle. The '51 Bowman Rookie, I'd say yes, I probably will someday.

Still not as bad as the 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth RC.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Originally Posted by novakjr

NO, because a '52 Topps Mantle RC doesn't exist.

But it is his Topps RC as he wasn't included in the 51 Topps game card set. If Albert Pujols can have over 1500 different RC cards I think it's safe to say Mantle has a couple. And yes the 33 Goudey is Gehrig and Ruths Rc card as that is the first mainstream set they were in, were there other issues before, yes but in limited quanity, just like the 86 Fleer Jordan RC. True RCs, maybe not but still RC cards nontheless.

[ls7plus]

While I am a huge Mantle fan, the seemingly endless parade of the '52 Topps at auction just turns me off. Those of us who are younger (unfortunately not me--I'm old enough that I actually saw him play numerous times) will see lower prices, I predict, after the baby boomer crush on this card is over and done with. The supply is just too large to support current values, especially in mid to lower grades.

If you like it, though, I understand exactly where you're coming from.

Regards,

Larry

[BearBailey]

As a set collector yes. Eventually I would like to put together all of the Main Stream sets including postwar Topps, Bowman etc. I am close to having all 60's to date and do have 57 & 59 topps completed, so sooner than later I will have to start working on the 52 topps set, I do have scattered cards from the set. I think I have avoided it as I think the set is so Over Priced. I prefer the 57&59 Topps and the 54&52 Bowmans from the 50s. It is an iconic card to say the least, but not rare and very pricey!

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by ChiefBenderForever

But it is his Topps RC as he wasn't included in the 51 Topps game card set. If Albert Pujols can have over 1500 different RC cards I think it's safe to say Mantle has a couple. And yes the 33 Goudey is Gehrig and Ruths Rc card as that is the first mainstream set they were in, were there other issues before, yes but in limited quanity, just like the 86 Fleer Jordan RC. True RCs, maybe not but still RC cards nontheless.

Technically, the term Rookie Card is player specific(assuming a mainstream release), and not brand.. "First Topps Card" would be a more appropriate term. Much like the '58 Musial AS card. Definitely not a rookie. Try convincing anyone that the 1998 Topps card of David Ortiz is his rookie. Or that '97 Topps is Mariano Rivera's.. But "First Topps Card" does still hold some merit, despite not being a "Rookie".