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

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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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Комментарии : 371

@PushnButtons62 3 года назад

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

@ObsessedCollector 3 года назад

Quad 10s! Pristine 11

@collectorinvestordealer 3 года назад

Haha! Black label 10 baby!

@evanferguson1370 3 года назад

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

@zmunk 3 года назад

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

@brentwalker5726 3 года назад

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"!

@davidcooper7339 Месяц назад

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

@eddiewaitkus6109 3 года назад

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

@ReggieWilhelmson 3 года назад

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.

@sboyd100973 3 года назад

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 года назад

“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 года назад

Haha!

@thecatswillplay86 3 года назад

Bwhahahahah. So true!

@diggingupnorth3453 3 года назад

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

@alnewyorkcity6752 3 года назад

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 года назад

Totally agree with you.

@dennisneto6334 3 года назад

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

@mjc4073 3 года назад

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

@classicpackattack898 3 года назад

0:30 You’re also in the big leagues on RU-vid. Your channel is and has been my favorite sports card RU-vid 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 года назад

Thank you my man. Appreciate it as always

@rubytheretailer5814 3 года назад

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

@juliansmith4153 2 года назад

Sports card investor is so damn annoying.

@TheGtagtr Год назад

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

@Daneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 года назад

wow love these stories

@alexhampson9684 3 года назад

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

@paulbuker9596 3 года назад

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

@samski7260 3 года назад

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

@michaelberrier1926 3 года назад

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

@yescommunitiesnorules9623 3 года назад

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 года назад

Hahahaha a trust fund baby . Nice 👍

@masonrahal6980 3 года назад

Truly the best sportcard content on RU-vid. Live it. Thanks Chris.

@lakeozarkrei3767 3 года назад

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

@jasonerdman939 3 года назад

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

@Chuckskipster 2 года назад

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

@jazzkidjk 3 года назад

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 😊

@josephsciascia217 3 года назад

Great story

@pepinoman9271 3 года назад

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

@marathawnjawn8862 3 года назад

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!

@DESKA8181 3 года назад

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 !!

@garylee3893 3 года назад

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

@lrf233 3 года назад

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

@fredocuomo9684 3 года назад

Great way to start the day. Thanks Chris.

@travisthomas2261 3 года назад

One of the best story tellers on RU-vid

@goodned 3 года назад

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.

@cheapwaxchronicles 3 года назад

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 года назад

Appreciate that, it means a lot

@nancyfail160 3 года назад

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

@Intensity-qz2jx 2 года назад

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

@Sean-hi5ec 3 года назад

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

@davidcooper7339 Месяц назад

Great presentation.

@kennethsmith2360 3 года назад

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.

@stevenlutke7474 3 года назад

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

@BradLeeJokes 3 года назад

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.

@philipwall1025 2 года назад

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

@hamricmike8 3 года назад

Best baseball card channel on RU-vid

@chadtellevik5479 3 года назад

Excellent story.

@hughanderson8420 3 года назад

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

@aarond23 3 года назад

Another cool story thanks for doing these

@JunkWaxInvestor 3 года назад

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!

@jamesdaugherty06 3 года назад

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!

@jamesmackey1229 3 года назад

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.

@Krysdavar 3 года назад

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'.

@71inatho 3 года назад

Thanks for another epic adventure!

@michaelmazzarella72 3 года назад

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

@daranjensen6948 2 года назад

Love your stories! Thanks for sharing

@tenclubcards 3 года назад

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!

@bearcards3497 3 года назад

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

@tonyhamilton9764 3 года назад

Love the business stories. Thanks for sharing!

@vintageball-cards 7 месяцев назад

Always great stories !

@tommayrant2279 3 года назад

Great story! Thanks for sharing, Chris.

@edkelly145 3 года назад

Great story. Thank You.

@wilfredhuggenbottom 3 года назад

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

@sjc7773 3 года назад

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 года назад

Hotwheels🥴

@sjc7773 3 года назад

@@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 года назад

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

@MatthewCSeuferwindowsheaven Год назад

Very informative.Excellent speaker.Thank You

@davidortega1365 3 года назад

Great story! Thanks for sharing!

@GG-sy8ic 3 года назад

Glad you kept the Martin!

@martinroberts4733 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story.

@sickstuff7624 2 года назад

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.

@evanmoore8578 3 года назад

Great story. Thnx for sharing.

@xf2891 3 года назад

Chris nice story.keep up the good work👍😎

@gjtucker5829 3 года назад

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

@doublescout1141 3 года назад

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

@KLeeMr 3 года назад

Always a treat. Thanks for sharing.

@kellyoneal900 3 года назад

Love these stories keep bringin them Chris inspiring!

@JB-jz9ib 3 года назад

Great stories keep em coming !

@marshallprice8503 3 года назад

Thanks for the stories, always helpful

@timelesscardboard 3 года назад

Another captivating story! Keep them coming

@tbm9160 3 года назад

Another great story. Thank you for sharing it.

@DjStorm-1 3 года назад

Excellent video. Love these stories

@scottv7477 3 года назад

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

@leozone2941 3 года назад

Chris is the GOAT : )

@BigC-llectablesVeveNFT 3 года назад

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

@gunnarhelgason1482 3 года назад

Chris, you are actually very good storyteller!

@threefortytwo23 3 года назад

Great recap! Thanks Chris.

@carsyncruz 3 года назад

Glad to have you back uploading bro!! Hope you had a fun visit to the states.

@corners3755 3 года назад

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 года назад

Thank you! Very cool to hear that

@NuthinFancyCollectibles 3 года назад

Love your stories!

@fredericknault4882 3 года назад

Have never seen a a 1952 mantle.

@rubytheretailer5814 3 года назад

really great breakdown, favorite story teller on YT rn!!

@outbackpress 3 года назад

Really do love your stories 😁

@Jetman41 Год назад

Great video. You never forget your first ♥️

@aaronbbreaks1814 3 года назад

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

@dcsoda1 Год назад

Man the way things have exploded in such little time is crazy

@willg.2045 3 года назад

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.

@JohnJohn-gs8md 3 года назад

That Robinson with the red background looked amazing. I would of been so scared to make that deal because of the Mantle, but when your dealing you kinda get that feeling if it's good or not. Those pennants were actually pretty nice.

@n0lanv0id 3 года назад

Wow! Talk about bucket list! Just holding one would be incredible - let alone owning. Great story and I loved the $$$ breakdown at the end. ✌

@nickbnash 3 года назад

Loved the story and the very detailed financial breakdown. Thank you for the great content!

@ObsessedCollector 3 года назад

Love the story, me myself woulda been tempted to keep the sets. But I completely understand. You guys hit a grand slam. Holding a 1952 Mantle is a VERY UNIQUE nervous feeling I can agree. Love the story!

@tonygross21 3 года назад

Great videos. Thank you !

@nicopc65 3 года назад

Keep them coming, nice stories.

@MP-rg5re 3 года назад

That was awesome. You and your partner, nerves of steel!

@larrykramer2761 3 года назад

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.

@Darick_C 3 года назад

Love the channel Chris, especially story time!

@billkhan3789 2 года назад

I was horrified hearing those Mantles and some of those other high-end cards were just loose in a box. After surviving all those years, they could have gone down a grade on the trip alone from sliding around.