I'm pretty sure my mouth was actually watering when I saw that card. It's just such an iconic card. That and the Honus Wagner are right up there on the Mount Rushmore of baseball cards. That's pretty shocking how it's only graded as a PSA 1. First off, it's centered nicely. There are a ton that were not only off centered, but they're also veryyyy slightly slanted. That card looks pretty clean other than the crease. And secondly, the color. It's still super vibrant. I would give the card a 2 on color alone because of how nice that looks. Add in the fact that the only real defect that you can see with the naked eye are the creases. It's a bit of a 'lightning bolt' sort of crease, but it isn't super prominent. It doesn't disfigure the image of his face and that's huge. But for me the fact that it has the name/signature looking clean is what makes that card. He has such a classic signature so seeing that on the card is $$$$$. Yes there are creases and a slight bend in a corner, but the card is from 1952. This isn't one of those gem mint ones that is going up on auction soon. I really think that, at the very least, that's a PSA 2 and possibly having a chance to go as high as 3 (but probably wouldn't since they'd want to keep the Pop down). The only downside for me is that when it comes to vintage I really, really like SGC's grading. I feel they do the most thorough and honest job for anything early 80's and older, but that's just my opinion. My goodness that card is a work of art.

Hey Jabs, super happy for you and your purchase. Thanks for sharing that with us. Hope that stays in your family for years to come. Congrats!!!!

Congrats Eric on finally getting your "Holy Grail" Mantle!!! Ironically it was a year ago that I was in Chicago for vacation and hit the National that has reignited my basketball card craze. I have easily spent over a $1000+ on cards since then.

Congratulations buddy!! Super happy for u!! Definitely the best pickup ever!! Well done. U deserve it man!!

congrats Jabs... I'm really happy for you, all your extremely hard work has paid off and no one deserves it more man! great looking Mantle too.

Congrats Erik, looks allot better than a PSA 1. Beautiful. I went to the National Friday, first time there very overwhelming. Was trying to look for you. 👍

I had to say congratulations Jabs, you deserve it my PA brother! Sitting here clapping for you Erik, I’ve been watching as you know for like 3 years. Your the best, old friend, ~Bob Gartland (Philly)✌️☮️

Congrats Jabs. Beautiful card. Great color

Card show on August 14th up in Erie, PA. You should bring the kids a day or 2 early and make a weekend of it with the indoor water park, Presque Isle, etc. then the card show Sunday. 2525 West 38th Street in the Zem Zem Club, 9am-3pm, free admission, 60+ tables

That's the best psa 1 52 mantle I have ever seen. What a beautiful card! Been collecting 50 years and have never had the cash for such a purchase. Knowing how much you love cards, I am so happy for you! Being a Tigers fan, my t206 Cobb and 54 Kaline are amongst my prized possessions. I know how much this means for you and I am thrilled for you!!

Awesome Eric. When I was younger I remember seeing 52 Mantles that I could have bought at a show and didn't because that would be all I could get. So happy for you to get that card no matter what grade, to have that card in your possession is priceless.

Congratulations Eric. You deserve owning this my man. Thank you for all you do for the card community and sharing this with us. Jabs family for life.

Congrats!!! Very excited for you.

Congrats, Erik! Wonderful story! Amazing card! Absolutely THE grail card! Enjoy it!

Congratulations man, happy for you!

Wow! Outstanding! Congratulations and thanks for sharing

Congrats, Jabs, you finally got it! You are a true king of collecting.

When you land the one card you always wanted, its a very special moment in your collecting life. Maybe one day I'll land my dream card, glad you got yours!

That's a pretty clean PSA 1. It has solid color appeal. Tough to get any kind of deals at Nationals, unless you buy bulk. Most singles are overpriced by 20% or more over sites like Ebay. You really have to dig. My favorite card of The Mick is his '56 Topps. But even in higher grade, it won't scale in value like his RC. Good buy! Best of luck with it.

Such a cool video, and the story of how you were able to get it.. beautiful card... national seems pretty amazing. Hope someday it makes its way to Orlando

Happy for you man. You really deserve it.

Eric, congrats on all your success and achieving the main goal of this journey. I will continue to follow all your trips and stories around this beautiful hobby. Greetings from Spain.

Congrats jabs,they say you only get what you deserve,well I guess you deserve it bro,frigging good on you,you had some nasty seller experience earlier that I saw,im sooo glad you walked away from that one ignorant seller who had is cards priced to sell,im really proud of ya man. I'm from Nova Scotia Canada,i been watching your videos for over a year now,i know you've hear it over and over ,but you got me back into the hobby after being out of it for over 30 years, I'm sooo glad you got your grail card for your P.C. Love your content,please never stop doing what you do,you are one of the farest kindest breakers out there. So as we say here in CANADA Keep your stick on the ice, and keep on trucking. Again, you only got what you deserved.PEACE. Tom Carpenter , Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada.

There were some tables that were priced really high for graded cards. However I went today (Saturday) and I was able to haggle with most of the stands I went to luckily. Got a PSA 8 Bieber rookie and a PSA 8 Bichette rookie for $7.50 a piece, Griffey PSA 9 rookie for $30 and got a deal on almost every raw card I went after. Was a nice challenge to work around my budget and I had a good time!

Congratulations sir! You definitely deserve it !

Great stuff Jabs, congrats!!

Omg!! Congratulations 🎉🎈🍾

So happy for you!!!

Beautiful card!

Congrats Jabs. I saw this one as well. Glad you scooped it up.

Congrats. Definitely great centering and eye appeal.

Congrats, Jabs! That's a beautiful card!

Congrats on your Mantle Jabs, beautiful color on that card. Side note, as a kid, I got that Harry Caray / Michael Jordan card signed by Harry Caray at a Cubs spring training game. Still have it in my closet.

Congratulations Jabs! Happy you got your dream card. Beautiful 52 Mantle.

👏 Congratulations Jabs! That's a great lookin' PSA 1!! I know you've been waiting a while for this one! Thanks for the video Sir, always appreciated!!

Congrats buddy, amazing card!

congratulations!!! Beautiful story. God bless you!

Gorgeous card Cousin!!!

Congratulations 🎉👏 I'm happy for you Jabbs

Congratulations Erik what an epic card.

hi Jabs, I suppose it's in our nature to try to get a deal but sometimes you got to just pay the price they're asking. You could walk around and think about it and if you come back it could be sold. As you know it does cost a lot to set up, just stay focused on your goals. Huge congrats on the big Mantle. 'my 2 cents' p.s. your video's are great. Cheers friend : )

Even with that big crease that should 100% be a PSA 2, I mean it is GORGEOUS! Great color. Congrats Jabs.

WOW ! AWESOME 1952 Topps MANTLE ! Congrats for this beauty card ! All the Best and Happy Collecting.

Awesome jabs. Congrats!

Congrats! Love the card.

Congratulations Eric 👏. So happy for you. Definitely the best psa 1 I have ever seen, great color.

Congratulations on getting this. I'll never forget when I bought one of my holy grail cards. I too was sweating. 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #53, PSA 3. A card I had wanted since the 1980s, and got it in 2005. Now you've got me thinking about getting a 1952 Mickey Mantle. But after I get the 1938 Joe DiMaggio. Again, awesome you got it. So happy for you.

Jabs I think you hit the nail on the head, many dealers I dealt with today at the nationals were very standoffish all about this is the price and that's it. No conversation whatsoever I was honestly shocked but such is life still a great experience going to a national. Hope you enjoyed the area I call home.

Nice pickups! Love the Mantle!!!

I got my dad a '56 Mantle PSA 3 for Christmas 2019. Dad always wanted a decent Mantle card. Glad I got it for him cuz my dad passed away in Sept 2020. I ended up with it back plus his Upper Deck Authenticated Mantle autographed ball that I also got him before Mantle died. It's still has all the paperwork and the box from U.D. with it.

I think the Mantle has a pre .5 sub-grade label. I remember when PSA added the .5 sub-grades (and moving the number below the text), they were offering a service to see if the card qualifies for a .5 bump. Not sure they still offer that.

That mantle slab is stunning.

Congrat's on the Mantle. I was at the show Thursday and Friday and I found dealers generally willing to negotiate. Also - I own 5 sealed boxes of 1977 rack packs. Fantastic card year!

Happy for you man!! That mantle is beautiful

What an amazing story!! Congrats on getting your Holy Grail card Jabs! That card looks so good for being a PSA 1. Thanks for sharing!

Great job on the Mantle!!! That's always been my dream card since I was a kid. I guess next year you can set your sight on getting a Honus Wagner T206 lol

Congrats on the Mantle!

Awesome pick up! That card looks great!

Congrats Jabs!!! That card is a beauty!!!

Congrats Eric!

Congratulations on the Mantle, Erik! It looks amazing!

Been with you since the beginning, jabs. Congrats on purchasing that amazing card!

congrats we are happy for you

So happy for you Jabzie. It is a beautiful card. I think this is a grail for not just you but the majority of collectors. You have worked hard to be in this position, you deserve it!

Congrats!!!! Nice gem

Felicidades on that beautiful card.

So happy for you jabs!

Congratulations. I just recently started collecting vintage cards and that is a beautiful card

Congrats, Jabs. Great story.

wow, beautiful 1, congrats

Congrats Jabs! That’s a dream card for sure! Beautiful!!!!!

WOW you got the Mantle! Congrats!! Awesome card.

Wow congrats on getting in your hands on the card you’ve always wanted! I can’t imagine how that must feel, and to hold it in your hands and realize it’s actually yours.

Good for you Jabs ! That’s amazing 🤩

Congrats!! Great story and I’m really happy for you!!

Congrats JABS!!

Awesome card brotha, congrats!!

Congratulations 🎉🎈🍾🎊 Jabs. Wow! What an incredible card. That’s a beautiful Mantle PSA 1.

Congrats man. You earned it.

Congratulations on that mantle! Beautiful card

Congratulations Jabs, I’m so very happy that you got your dream card. You can hear it in your voice how finally having it makes you feel. One day I hope to invest in a Hank Aaron rookie for me

Congratulations!

Wow great story on that card. Congrats

Congrats on the amazing card! I don’t know how much of a personal collection you keep but it would be awesome to see a video of what you consider the best cards of your PC you have!

Congrats on buying your holy grail card! I'm curious what the seller paid for it from 808 if he was so quick to sell it to you for $40k. He must have made a decent profit on it to turn around and sell it so quickly. I'm excited about the 1977 box as that was my birth year - will be watching for when you put those on sale.

Congrats on the card. Cool to see you get the card you’ve always wanted. Thx for sharing.

That exact Mantle sold at the Robert Edwards auction on May 23 for $39,600.That's pretty strange.

That's a beautiful PSA 1 '52 Mantle, such great centering, looks beautiful

Congratulations man! Awesome 😎

That's great! I've always been fond of the 1958 and 1959 Mantles, but the 1952 is beyond iconic.

Congratulations!!!

Congrats man!! Super happy for you!! I'll be honest I choked up a little bit knowing how much of a big deal this is. Beautiful card.

Congrats on getting the Mantle!!!

Congrats man, that’s a beautiful card

Very nice Mick! Congrats. What a great feeling when you land a dream card.

So stoked for you Jabs!❤️Could hear your voice change when you had the 52 in your hand. So, what's next? What's your new grail card?

Congrats Jabs! Truly a timeless piece in any condition.

Great card! Great channel!

Congrats bud!

I have that 66’ Mantle you grabbed… Mine is O-Pee-Chee PSA 9 oc …. Great card. And this one is a pop 3.