A Purchase That Included A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and the Story Behind the Adventure

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Baseball Card Collector Investor Dealer

3 жыл бұрын

BASEBALL CARD COLLECTOR INVESTOR DEALER (in that order)
Chris Sewall here.
Story time, From the Files of Adventures in Card Dealing: A purchase that included a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle from the purchase, to selling through it, and the financial results.
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@PushnButtons62 3 жыл бұрын

Chris's stories: GEM MINT Centering 10 Corners 10 Edges 10 Surface 10

@ObsessedCollector 3 жыл бұрын

Quad 10s! Pristine 11

@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Black label 10 baby!

@davidcooper7339 Ай бұрын

This gentleman is the best dealer I've seen thus far. Very informative and articulate in his explanations. Great teacher! Thank you.

@evanferguson1370 3 жыл бұрын

I have no reason why, but these are actually must watch for me.

@zmunk 3 жыл бұрын

Same. I don't even like sports trading cards. But I really enjoy the stories.

@brentwalker5726 3 жыл бұрын

Chris is a great story teller who makes a living doing what he loves. Its hard for me not to be a little jealous. His knowledge and passion for sports cards make his content "must see" for me. His videos really are "the good stuff"!

@sboyd100973 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever run out of sports card stories, I think most of us would just enjoy hearing about your day. Thank you for the nice content.

@lvjoe6164 3 жыл бұрын

“Chris Sewell here: breakfast buyer, cooker, and eater in that order. In this video I will talk about how I went to Albertsons to purchase a dozen eggs, how long I spent preparing the eggs, and the type of silverware I used to bring the food to my mouth”

@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@thecatswillplay86 3 жыл бұрын

Bwhahahahah. So true!

@diggingupnorth3453 3 жыл бұрын

That is an amazing comment, and an even better response.

@ReggieWilhelmson 3 жыл бұрын

Who would've predicted the 2020-21 card boom? Your ROI is still pretty awesome. The best baseball card story I ever heard came from my dad. He called it one that got away. He was on leave from the Navy back in '79 and he had $1500 saved up. He had a chance to buy a '53 Topps Baseball set that he described as a labor of love from the collector who put it together. He claimed that every card would grade anywhere from a 6 to an 8 with some 9 and 10 possibilities. The keys were high end as well, especially the Mantle and Mays. The guy offered to sell it to my dad for the $1500 that he had. It was a lot of money back then, heck it's a lot of money for me today! He agonized over parting with his money, and after an hour he walked away from the deal. The next day he called the guy to try to buy it for the offered price, but it was sold already. He said that was one of his biggest regrets in the card world for him.

@alnewyorkcity6752 3 жыл бұрын

I owned 2 stores between 89-94 after the baseball strike , I had to close. Loved being in the business. Had purchased a 1914 cracker jack collection. Shoeless Joe , Cobb , had them all. People always ask me why I didn't keep the shoeless Joe , when you own a store and have the bills that come with it, and pay my home bills , you have to flip whatever comes in the store. That was the most fun. Never knowing what would walk in the store, interacting with the kids. We became friends. Played softball together , still run into my previous customers from time to time. They are certainly thanking me now , and I'm grateful for the time I was able to spend everyday with sportscards :) great stuff. Glad I found you.

@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you.

@eddiewaitkus6109 3 жыл бұрын

Chris could read the phone book and we would all be intrigued!

@classicpackattack898 3 жыл бұрын

0:30 You’re also in the big leagues on KZfaq. Your channel is and has been my favorite sports card KZfaq channel for a long time and your content is so much better than ones like Sports Card Investor, PSA Collector and Jabs Family who have bigger fan bases.

@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my man. Appreciate it as always

@rubytheretailer5814 3 жыл бұрын

yah it's insane how much more entertaining it is haha, so real

@juliansmith4153 2 жыл бұрын

Sports card investor is so damn annoying.

@TheGtagtr Жыл бұрын

On my dad's side of the family, I'm related to Damon and Justin Mashore

@Daneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 жыл бұрын

wow love these stories

@dennisneto6334 3 жыл бұрын

Flipping through the cards and coming across a Mantle, my heart would have pounded out of my chest, great story... thanks Chris

@mjc4073 3 жыл бұрын

Finding a 52 mantle unprotected in a shoebox full of other cards and it still grading a PSA 2.5 pretty amazing.

@alexhampson9684 3 жыл бұрын

You are a fantastic story teller! A skill in itself!

@samski7260 3 жыл бұрын

By far, the most knowledgeable and view worthy of all the KZfaq channels! Please keep it up.

@michaelberrier1926 3 жыл бұрын

Great deal, Chris. It was good that you got back your money, plus $1000 selling the Mantle. Stay safe.

@paulbuker9596 3 жыл бұрын

Always love starting my day with Adventures in Card Collecting!!

@masonrahal6980 3 жыл бұрын

Truly the best sportcard content on KZfaq. Live it. Thanks Chris.

@hamricmike8 3 жыл бұрын

Best baseball card channel on KZfaq

@Chuckskipster 2 жыл бұрын

Great pods Chris , keep ‘em going, learnt many good tips from such an honest person!

@DESKA8181 3 жыл бұрын

When you added " the equivalent to working and missing out on a paycheck " really helps the viewer get a great understanding of the sale information. Great videos !! Always !!

@jazzkidjk 3 жыл бұрын

Story time is becoming my favorite type of content Chris! Really appreciate when you share your experiences as it helps give context to where we’re currently at! Thanks 😊

@jasonerdman939 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your content just very real and I feel that's what true collectors love thanks for all your hard work!!!!!

@lakeozarkrei3767 3 жыл бұрын

Another great story! Love living the collector, investor life vicariously through you!👍😁

@Intensity-qz2jx 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a Major Leaguer. Any deal with a 52 Mantle in it is awesome.

@travisthomas2261 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best story tellers on KZfaq

@pepinoman9271 3 жыл бұрын

Big win for your pro debut. Love the details in your story telling

@josephsciascia217 3 жыл бұрын

Great story

@marathawnjawn8862 3 жыл бұрын

Such a fun deal, thanks for sharing! I’m looking forward to hearing about the huge collection at the one guy’s house that didn’t go through!

@cheapwaxchronicles 3 жыл бұрын

Love the story and all of your storytelling videos in general. What I like about it is how authentic you are; you’re obviously a collector and fan first and you care about the hobby, and you’re able to make a good business out of it because of that. Keep up the good work!

@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, it means a lot

@nancyfail160 3 жыл бұрын

Love hearing your stories about cards and mostly your heart 😊😊😊

@philipwall1025 2 жыл бұрын

Billy's a Badass,clutch ballplayer, awesome keep!Great story!

@garylee3893 3 жыл бұрын

keep the stories coming, they need to make a movie, big fan Bro

@yescommunitiesnorules9623 3 жыл бұрын

I held a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle when i was maybe 10 years old. It was ungraded and in one of those ridiculous 3 inch thick screw down holders. I asked a dealer at a big card show if i could hold it and he was like suuuuuuuure and handed it over. I was in shock he let me hold it. He was either really nice or was hoping i might be a trust fund baby. Either way i appreciated it.

@bootskennedy6426 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha a trust fund baby . Nice 👍

@jamesdaugherty06 3 жыл бұрын

Another great vid! Love how honest and almost vulnerable these are. "Yeah I could have held for $50K on the Mantle, but this is the life of a dealer" So true! I hate how many people only post W's or how much they X'd their money over the years, it always comes across as arrogant. Keep up the great work Chris!

@chadtellevik5479 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent story.

@stevenlutke7474 3 жыл бұрын

I always appreciate your content without any needless fluff. I've been following your channel for a few months now, Really great work!

@goodned 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the little leagues right of card dealing right now, but learning and having fun. This channel is very helpful in that learning process.

@fredocuomo9684 3 жыл бұрын

Great way to start the day. Thanks Chris.

@GG-sy8ic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you kept the Martin!

@lrf233 3 жыл бұрын

These stories are really entertaining. Look forward to then when they pop up.

@jamesmackey1229 3 жыл бұрын

Good story - always enjoy hearing how you turned baseball card dealing into your livelihood. 25,000 (and counting) card enthusiasts would concur that you are in the Major Leagues.

@davidcooper7339 Ай бұрын

Great presentation.

@Krysdavar 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a great turn around for a "raw" 52' mantle, no fuss no muss with PSA etc.. Great video, love this 'buy/selling story series'.

@Sean-hi5ec 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't collected cards for many many years, but these stories are a must watch for me. Thanks for the content.

@aaronbbreaks1814 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, I love the financial break downs!! Thanks!

@hughanderson8420 3 жыл бұрын

You have an awesome job. Just opened mine back up over the past few months, it's fun to start collecting again

@tonyhamilton9764 3 жыл бұрын

Love the business stories. Thanks for sharing!

@tommayrant2279 3 жыл бұрын

Great story! Thanks for sharing, Chris.

@edkelly145 3 жыл бұрын

Great story. Thank You.

@xf2891 3 жыл бұрын

Chris nice story.keep up the good work👍😎

@BradLeeJokes 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Chris. I’ve only seen two Mantles in person. Almost too scared to touch the last one and it was only a PSA 2 or so as well.

@Jetman41 Жыл бұрын

Great video. You never forget your first ♥️

@71inatho 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another epic adventure!

@leozone2941 3 жыл бұрын

Chris is the GOAT : )

@MatthewCSeuferwindowsheaven Жыл бұрын

Very informative.Excellent speaker.Thank You

@vintageball-cards 8 ай бұрын

Always great stories !

@davidortega1365 3 жыл бұрын

Great story! Thanks for sharing!

@daranjensen6948 2 жыл бұрын

Love your stories! Thanks for sharing

@martinroberts4733 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story.

@evanmoore8578 3 жыл бұрын

Great story. Thnx for sharing.

@costaricacardcollector3524 3 жыл бұрын

What a fun story to share.. thanks Chris..

@aarond23 3 жыл бұрын

Another cool story thanks for doing these

@joesmith4586 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a story! Shout out rob!

@gunnarhelgason1482 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, you are actually very good storyteller!

@kennethsmith2360 3 жыл бұрын

Love your stories!! Don't know how many times I had same, should've bought this and that card at shows. Had chance to buy 6 '75 brett rcs at show for $5 each, all off center. But did buy '65 killebrew for $5, might be mint 9.

@BTY11 3 жыл бұрын

15 minutes feel like 5 when you're telling a story. Thanks for sharing.

@JunkWaxInvestor 3 жыл бұрын

Your stories are the best Chris! As a collector, I dream about the cards that you have probably handled too many times to count! Love the stories!

@JB-jz9ib 3 жыл бұрын

Great stories keep em coming !

@ernestosuarez9807 3 жыл бұрын

I will tell you this...you are a brave man puttin that card on your baby..lol! I learned early with my daughter that baby hands are alot quicker than they look!🙂

@michaelmazzarella72 3 жыл бұрын

Great story -there really is a high when you own a major grail-it’s so cool to have something you know every collector wants

@albinodevil 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered from Burbank! Cards came very well packaged!

@doublescout1141 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see your PC from being back in the states! Great content!

@patrickcorder5608 10 ай бұрын

Definitely majors, great recollection

@856rips 3 жыл бұрын

I love story time.

@threefortytwo23 3 жыл бұрын

Great recap! Thanks Chris.

@sjc7773 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you include all fees not just the main #'s. I collect diecast and some cards and even less comics, but some. In the hot wheels world every one tells you what they paid or sold for but rarely include the shipping ect.that drives me crazy! You have to include everything even the man hours. So thanks for showing the way it really goes. My favorite picture is of course with the little guy, my daughter just turned 17, and that's REALLY CRAZY! anyway thanks for the knowledge and entertainment.

@dieseldabz7104 3 жыл бұрын

Hotwheels🥴

@sjc7773 3 жыл бұрын

@@dieseldabz7104 yup hot wheels, if you love cars and collecting but aren't rich, there perfect! Look it up on Ebay, I guarantee you will be shocked.

@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that. Totally agree, its so common to just hear "bought for x" and "sold for y" but thats often not the whole story.

@willg.2045 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great story, Chris! I'm surprised advertising cost you $2,119! I'm not a card dealer, but that sure seems like a lot of money for ads.

@tenclubcards 3 жыл бұрын

These stories never get old and this was a great one Chris! The fact you flipped the 52' Mantle right away was key. Imagine passing on it and while authentic, it comes back from PSA as altered or minimum size requirement. To be able to recoup that much of the investment right away seems like it was a great decision. Thanks for sharing and look forward to more of these in the future!

@ridgemallett3234 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never owned a sports card. I collect other TCG stuff but I truly enjoy your channel and the stories. Keep up the great work

@andrewherbert8125 3 жыл бұрын

I am Australian, have no idea about baseball cards, but your videos are great and really entertaining, well done mate

@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that and welcome to the channel!

@angelcolon8755 3 жыл бұрын

Nice story. Nice deal

@bearcards3497 3 жыл бұрын

I basically love all of your videos, but these story time videos are the best. Thanks for sharing!

@outbackpress 3 жыл бұрын

Really do love your stories 😁

@scottv7477 3 жыл бұрын

I rarely like or comment on videos but just love this series, keep em coming

@billhall1932 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome presentation

@PhilthyCards 3 жыл бұрын

Great story, as always, Chris!

@corners3755 3 жыл бұрын

Ive got to sau ty so much for making these videos AND showing is the financials behind it. It makes it much easier to realize if I'm doin g it the right way or to walk away from a deal

@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very cool to hear that

@floridamanpresents3952 3 жыл бұрын

great story. great channel.

@SilverBull30 3 жыл бұрын

Man your stories are LEGENDARY, Also I LOVE that pic of the mantle on your son!!!!. Renting a hotel man that is a great way to show your serious and high end collectors. LMK when your in the states I really want to move ALL my stuff which includes several vintage 800 count boxes(1969-1972) plus lots of modern stuff,mahomes rookies among LOTS of other stuff. I know you will treat me right, I want to get this stuff to someone who can properly store them, I dont have time selling them on ebay, I dont know about comc etc, I REALLY think this is worth your time, GREAT breaker value and this is good one stop haul.

@collectorinvestordealer 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that. Feel free to email me anytime at sewallsportscards@gmail.com

@cappy2282 3 жыл бұрын

U (and Jeremy) seem excellent at no regrets and knowing when to move on. I'm guessing that's a huge problem for many collectors

@larrykramer2761 3 жыл бұрын

If only you kept that Robinson card! Great deal though and it brought back memories as I used to go to the Burbank card shop regularly when I lived in Burbank back in the 90's.

@NuthinFancyCollectibles 3 жыл бұрын

Love your stories!

@wilfredhuggenbottom 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos from you. You're story telling is top notch. Thanks for the stories.

@tdfowler79 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome story.

@leehaskins307 3 жыл бұрын

so cool holding a 52 mantle like that !

@BigC-llectablesVeveNFT 3 жыл бұрын

Wow brother this is one of the best stories I have heard you say. I absolutely LOVED it! Thanks for sharing

@tonygross21 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Thank you !

@gjtucker5829 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the coolest video I’ve ever seen. Appreciate the candidness.

@moe4188 2 жыл бұрын

I told you on another video I just had a son, and that pic of your boy with the 52 mantle is, A. Adorable and B. Exactly what I would have done too 🤣🤣🤣

@moe4188 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have an Instagram?

@bigwes411 3 жыл бұрын

Great show

@sickstuff7624 2 жыл бұрын

When you’re a dealer, inventory in inventory out is the name of the game. No way can you hold onto product in the hopes that it appreciates in value. Besides that with the profit you made from the Mantle you can invest into other ventures. Over the past 4-5 years you have probably turned that Mantle profit into gains dozens of times.