1958 Topps #458 All-Star (Real or Fake)

[Semitar6]

My uncle is a big Mickey Mantle fan and I wanted to buy a #458 All Star, for his upcoming birthday. I noticed a piece for sale and wanted the forums opin. as to whether its authentic or not. I know next to nothing about vintage cards, so any help you could give me would be appreciated.

[mintacular]

100% TOTALLY FAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Buy PSA or SGC

[KCRfan1]

MINTACULAR is right. The card is fake. The white border is way too bright, and the first thing I noticed.

[Semitar6]

That was my thought as well, but I wanted to make sure...

[quitcrab]

By a PSA example... Card is triple printed and easy to find... For a little over 100 dollars you can get a nice example with good eye appeal... I think I have one for you if interested.
It's not graded but guarrented authentic and unaltered.
Scott

[JustinD]

Scott is right,

Many people (including myself) are not the biggest fan of grading companies. However, for beginners it is the safest route out there.

This is 100% a poorly made copy of likely the least expensive Mantle other than the 68' game card. The real card is a great selection for a gift and a perfect target for your price range.

If you're going blind on ebay, go for a graded copy. If you want to go ungraded place a post that you are looking for one on the BST page and I am sure many of the members can get you a good one very affordably. I would bet I have at least 4 personally, its a common one to just run across.