1952 Topps Mickey Mantle

[LincolnVT]

I've been watching the 1952 Topps Mantle cards with great interest these days as I was lucky enough to pick a nice example up recently for my set. What do people think about the Mantle in the days, weeks and years to come? Will it depreciate, level off or continue to rise in value? Can it continue to sustain higher and higher prices (even in low grade) like it has as of late? Seems to be one of a few posterboard cards of the hobby even though it's a postwar card. Opinions?...

[Cmvorce]

I think it will level off at some point but I don’t think it will ever come down to where it was a year or two ago. My dream of saving 25k for a decent looking PSA1 seems to be long gone.

[Harliduck]

Shouldn't you post a pic first? Should be a rule around here all those with a 52 Mick have to post a pic once a month...lol.


I can remember passing on PSA 1's for $1800 because I figured I would buy a better one eventually. I also remember EVERYONE saying every couple years this card will cool off, flatten out...can't really go any higher...etc etc...and all it has done is surprise everyone all the freakin time. I have no idea where it will stop but I think to say it will level off will get chuckles from someone reading these posts in 5 years...and if you search this site it's FULL of posts that we can chuckle about now.

[Cmvorce]

Wishful thinking on my behalf I guess, John. I have visions of 30 years into the future when I’ve completed my 1952 - present day Topps run, all except for 1 card of that kid from Oklahoma that I can never obtain. Although I guess if it all works out at that point I’d be able to sell some 50s and 60s sets to raise the funds to buy the Mantle. And then start over again on those sets that I’d have sold. I love collecting!

[Republicaninmass]

Passed on psa 3 at 7500. That was too much.


I guess I'm just out of the loop



Unless the people.buying have to sell, I see it leveling iff

[ALR-bishop]

[QUOTE=Harliduck;2088486]Shouldn't you post a pic first? Should be a rule around here all those with a 52 Mick have to post a pic once a month...lol.

John- if Ethan posts it here he will be very untimely in the 52 Gallery thread

[Harliduck]

[QUOTE=ALR-bishop;2088547]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Shouldn't you post a pic first? Should be a rule around here all those with a 52 Mick have to post a pic once a month...lol.

John- if Ethan posts it here he will be very untimely in the 52 Gallery thread

True...I'll be waiting for #311...

[GasHouseGang]

I can't decide which of my 1952 Mantles is my favorite.........APRIL FOOLS.