Just phenomenal….that Red heart Mantle is always a pleasure to watch…I just love that you show over $100k in cards and don’t have a $2 stand…never change brother🤙🏽

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I can’t afford the good production cost😂

WOW Dave, thanks for sharing such an awesome collection! Any one of these cards would be the proud cornerstone piece of one's collection! My jaw literally dropped several times during this video... like the Red Heart in a F'N 9!!!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks eggmaster

Absolutely incredible Top 5. Thank you for taking the time to share Dave!

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

👍👍

How did I miss this video?! Amazing!!, thank you for sharing. I almost had a heart attack when the 1952 Bowman fell. So love seeing your collection

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

It was a short fall😂

Beautiful run of cards. Thank you for sharing your incredible Mantle cards with us. It was nice to meet you both in Chicago. Hope to see you again in Cleveland next year.

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

I’ll be there!!!

Thank you Dave for making me smile though out. Your collection is amazing, the best I’ve ever seen. I can’t help but stare at those Mantles. Definitely going to meet you at the National!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait Orlando!!!!!!!

Wow, amazing display of cards! Love the thumbnail, very cool! See you at the show!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Say hi for sure!

Fantastic share, Dave. Beautiful cards. I am always amazed at the cards you have. Safe travels. Have fun.

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Ken

Thank you for sharing! Amazing!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch Michael

Just amazing stuff. The color on the back of the Stahl-Meyer is glorious. Thanks for sharing!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I agree- many of those food issues have fantastic ad backs

Such awesome stuff. Thank you so much for sharing. Love the Mantles for sure but that Shoeless was such a nice surprise. Cheers.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was my friend!

Holy hellllll!!! I absolutely love the briggs.... so sick. Thank you for showing us Dave

That was so awesome. Thank you! I saw the Mick’s Home Run Derby hanging out in the back. One of my favorite sets. I did a segment not too long ago on my channel about John van Ornum, the Home Run Derby catcher. Thanks again and happy collecting.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking in- I’ll find your video!

Speechless, there are no words. Thank you for showing these. all the best, Ronnie

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ronnie- thanks for checking in!

Amazing Mantles! I would love to see a run through of all the spectacular cards you have in the boxes there. Thanks for sharing Dave

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Know this is going to be great seeing your cards and feel the same looking to have fun and see everyone

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

A lot of excited grown men😂

Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-Lexxxxxx. And thankyou for letting them marinate for a little bit too. In all seriousness...I love seeing cards like these...the off brand/oddball etc...whatever word we are using nowadays. Thanx again.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

“ stuff”

These are awesome Mantles. Thanks Dave, can't get enough of your collection. Love the yellow on that Stahl-Meyer. Thanks for the heads up on the auctions!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Hi Dave, always great to see your high end cards and Mantles!!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Probably show em too much 🤷‍♂️

@garycarrock5915

Жыл бұрын

If I had the cards that you have, I would show them to whoever would look!

Amazing. Thank you for sharing, Dave!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Rick

great cards, Dave! thanks for sharing!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch!

Whoa! What a beautiful run of Mantle’s! Can’t wait to see you next week!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Ok Jim- see you at the bar buddy

Simply glorious! WOW! Thank you for sharing, Dave! Looking forward to meeting you at the Big Show! 😊👊

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be wandering around!!

Thanks for letting us back behind the curtain.....awesomeness BOOM!!!!!!!!!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thank you marshall

That's a really wonderful display. Thanks for sharing.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That's incredible Dave! Love the Mantles, the Shoeless Joe, and the Cobb's! Always a fantastic day when you show your cards! Thanks for sharing!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thank for the kind words

@johnhorn3344

Жыл бұрын

A PSA 5 Mantle rookie at number 4. Wow!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

@@johnhorn3344 That card has dropped in “ value” from its peak- like most cards

Jaw dropping showcase, Dave! Can’t wait to see you guys in a week

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

1 week Josh!

Appreciate you sharing, Dave! All stunning! Have fun at The National!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Reese sorry your not going to make it

@ReeseND

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, one these years!! I’ll aim for next year Ana see how it goes. Ha! Be great to meet all of you.

Beautiful Mantle Cards Dave..😮 Very cool to get to see your rare examples..😍 Thank you for sharing all these beauties.. Love em..💕 You and Kayden have a fun and safe time..😊 Take care..👍💕🔥👊

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jackie maybe see you next year!

Wow, once again looking at those Mantles excites the senses; amazing collection and that Red Heart is… well there are no words! Hope you and Kaden have a great week in Chicago; looking forward to your convention summary video; be well and stay safe

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. I’m a lazy videographer but we’ll see…

Thank you for sharing, Dave. Hope to catch up with you in Chicago.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I will see you there… going to the KZread meetup?

@garylee190

Жыл бұрын

@@Bluejacket66 Yes - I plan on it!

Can't wait to see you guys in a week. Mantles...holy s**t!!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

See you there Mike. Kaden very excited, I’m exhausted just thinking about that huge floor

Daaaang Dave!!! I must’ve missed couple vids cuz I hadn’t seen two of those food card Micks. I can’t choose which one I like most- they’re awesome! Have a great time at National, I’m still replenishing the hobby funds from the money I spent there last year.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean Jeff. Maybe Cleveland

Great Mantle collection! Have a fun time at the National!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

…. I’ll try!

My God, Dave! You are just killing us with cards and butterfingers. You had my 13 year old son, Gavin and I just cracking up over and over at the "accidental" drops of these awesome, awesome cards. Thanks for sharing and have a great time at the National. Man, that was just great all around and tell Caden to get after his favorite Pokemon!

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

Will miss you George!

Dave just amazing !!

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

👊

Wow; awesome stuff as always! That Red Heart is so beautiful.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

😊

Hi Dave, just incredible. Really enjoyed. See you next week

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott- thank you!

Great stuff as always Dave.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

👍thank you

Great cards Dave. That Red Heart is beautiful.

@Bluejacket66

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Amazing cards, Dave! Have fun at the National!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

It’s always exhausting!!!!

Have fun at the National guys! I won't be able to make it this year, but the comments you made about all the good cards being in the auction houses has me feeling a bit better.

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

Ok… Cleveland!

@CardiCSportsCards

11 ай бұрын

@@Bluejacket66 Absolutely!

Not too bad! Lol The registration on 51 bowman is incredible Heck, when the card looks like that, I can live with the centering.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty but every time I look at it the centering gets worse😂 Actually I’ve had that card for about 35 years so it’s ok!

I couldn’t help but thinking you definitely need to edit this puppy. Cut it up and add an original score with the theme song entitled “Falling off the Mantle,” or maybe “Falling for Mantles,” playing throughout! I really love the color and registration on your ‘51 Mantle, it’s incredible. I’m a real sucker for that fresh ink look, the ‘51 Bowman’s really seem to shine when it comes to that.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

It’s a really nice copy- bought in the 80s

Boy, that is great stuff!!! Just wow. I look forward to seeing you and your son again at the National, and have a similar strategy for the Show. !I sent a bunch of cards to PSA for reslabbing, and I am sweating bullets until they return. Safe travels! Chuck- North Side Guy

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I will see you there Chuck!

Looking forward to meeting you, Dave. :D

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I will see you there !!! ( you’re not hard to miss!)

Awesome Mantle run! Liked the Home Run Derby and 1969 Super sitting in the background. Hope to meet you in Chicago.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Say hi!!!

Driving from the KC area. Hope to see you there!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I was in kc yesterday! Say hi if you see me!!

I'll say Hi if I see you at the show! I'll be there Thursday thru Saturday.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir!!

An amazing top 5 Mantle collection

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

👊

@vintagebaseball54

Жыл бұрын

@@Bluejacket66 You have an incredible collection Dave for sure

Always enjoy your collection it might be a long shot would love to see your 68 3D clemente if you decide to bring it hope to see you around take care and be safe👊✌

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I will bring it!!

Great looking cards dave. Love those stahlmeyer mantles. The red heart is awesome

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Those meat issues are my favorite Ray

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Those meat issues are my favorite Ray

Awesome video my man New sub

@Bluejacket66

6 ай бұрын

Hi Jose! 🫵

Sicko collection. Top notch ese

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

That French?

Good God! I need to go jump in an ice bath after watching this one. And my heart sank when each Mick fell lol

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Aren’t slabs indestructible??

@SplendidSports

Жыл бұрын

@@Bluejacket66 🤣

What do we need to do to see your 52 Topps Mantle?? Lol. Another "stop what I'm doing and watch" video. Really appreciate not only the amazing cards but truly the great insights and perspective shared.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris! Are you going to the show?

@chrishayes4166

Жыл бұрын

I'll be there for at least a couple days as a local chicagoland commuter! When the greatest card show on earth comes to town one simply does not pass on attending 😅

Great video Dave!.... I like what your son mentioned: "Decent Pokemon cards". =)

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fernando

Thank you, Dave, for treating us to some very intriguing Mickey Mantle eye candy. Hearty congratulations again for assembling a very distinguished array of Mantle masterpieces. I have to challenge you on your over-emphasis of the off-centerdness on your gorgeous 1951 Bowman rookie. As you correctly point out, the print registration is spot on just right, while the colors are rich and vibrant. I will always recall a poster on the PSA chat forums who challenged us all to remember that these are picture cards first. We often get too hung up on the centering, almost to the exclusion of the more vital, central issue---what does the picture look like? Short answer-----the picture on your 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle "looks like a million!". As for your other four "TOP 5"----they look super duper also. Although you did not include your over the top beautiful 1969 Topps Super Mick which I noticed you have in MINT, I believe that's definitely an underrated card. The ignorant dismiss it because nearly every example is EX-MT or better. What they fail to take into account is the fact the '69 Supers were not sold to the public, save for a few Brooklyn candy shops that the head of Topps product development liked to use to test new Topps products. Well, by 1969-72, Topps began using a few selected dealers to test their new wares, people like Bruce Yeko, Stan Martucci, Irv Lerner, and Bill Haber. Mr. Haber was working at Topps in 1972, when I met him at the huge Midwest Sports Convention in Troy, Michigan. Mr. Haber had brought a satchel full of 1969 Topps Super complete sets, I suppose to defray his expenses at the show. This kind man showed me the Supers, and I had never seen them before. Looking through a set, I came to card number 23, and silently inhaled. It was Mickey Mantle, and one of the prettiest Micks I'd ever laid eyes on! I asked him his price----$30 a set. Since that came to the price of 2 complete 1972 Topps sets, I thought it was a bit much. Bill patiently asked me what I thought a set was worth. I responded, "Twenty dollars." He said that was fine, and I walked away a very satisfied customer. Remember, this was the summer of '72, I'm at my first convention, and I didn't know jack about the 1969 Topps Supers. Bill Haber's thirty-dollar price was probably fair, but what did I know? Eventually I bought a Mantle that looked as nice as the one in my set. In time, it graded out a SGC 96 MINT. So, why do I think the '69 Topps Supers are very underrated? Overall, few sets were ever sold. Those that got sold were sold to serious adult collectors who knew how to take care of their cards. We did not have the means to protect cards that today's collectors do, but we had a few tricks that worked---my set was wrapped with a single wide paper strip taped together. I wrapped it in saran wrap, and rarely let myself look at them. I knew handling causes wear. Eventually, one of my Mantles was graded..... Us adult collectors took care of our Supers, so that's why most are graded MINT. Be that as it may, the overall total submitted is absolutely minuscule compared to mainstream Topps. For example, as of 7/18/2023, there been 162 Topps Super Mickey Mantles submitted to PSA. Of that, they've graded 10 as Gem Mint 10s; 58 PSA 9 MINTs, 47 PSA 8 MN/MTs, and just 9 PSA 7 Near Mints. I reiterate, we adult collectors were the original owners of these scarce gems, and we took extra good care of them. Now let's look at the 1969 Topps---for the easier yellow-background last name, there's been 8,836 examples submitted, resulting in just 2 GEM MINT 10s, 64 MINT 9's and 520 8's. The very scarce white-letter last name has 1,175 examples submitted, with only 1 10, 4 MINT 9s, and 45 8's. Most collectors collect the 1969 Topps set, and there's a substantial number collecting the basic regular mainstream Mantle cards. Yet, there's plenty of dudes doing the PSA Master Set Registry of Mickey Mantle. The value of a graded MINT 1969 Topps Super Mickey Mantle ought to be substantially higher. There's just so few of them out there, and now you know why most are in high-grade condition. Well, I hope you didn't mind my using your video comment section as a diving board to jump onto another one of your great Mantle cards. Have a great time at the show. I hope you find a nice nifty surprise for yourself! --- Brian Powell

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as usual Brian. I do have the ?” Only” 1969 Topps Super Mantle “ proof” Can you check out my video..” The rarest vintage Mickey Mantle card” and tell me what your thoughts are? Thank you my friend

@brianpowell7416

Жыл бұрын

@@Bluejacket66 Hi, Dave. Yes, I think it was early this year I watched your video, "THE RAREST VINTAGE MICKEY MANTLE CARD". The video was well done, but I didn't "buy" the message. Regardless, it is beautiful, and I know jolly well there are collectors who take a deep interest in "work in progress" pieces. Sure, they ARE rare, just not terribly important. Still, they make a worthwhile display and conversation piece. Fortunately, you also own a PSA 9 MINT 1969 Topps Super Mantle; I quickly noticed it in this video. Now, please don't get me wrong. I appreciate those "works in progress". For maybe 20 years, I owned the progressive color proofs of the 1961 Bazooka Roger Maris panel. I wish I'd kept it, just for the education it gave me. I sold it when you couldn't get much for it; even today it wouldn't bring much. However, the point is those progressive proofs were fascinating, just as your '69 Topps Super proof of Mr. Mantle is! Take care, my friend; wish I could join you roaming the floor at Rosemont. -- Brian

Incredible Mantle run and great advice for the National. I feel like ive been validated for not buying stuff there for the last few 😅. Looking forward to walking the floor with you and Kaden hunting for some Pokemon cards. See you guys soon.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

See you there Andy. Kaden is really excited- it’ll be a great week

Nice

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

✅

The. Home Run Derby Mick is one of the coolest of the rare Mantle cards IMO

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I’d like to get the aaron or mays!

@vintageslabman

Жыл бұрын

@@Bluejacket66 oh man, those are great ones for sure! So fun! Hope you have a good time at the National and thanks again for your content 👊🏻🙌🏻

New subscriber. Wow. Just wow. Amazing. Just a question. What you said about the auctions. What do you feel are the best auction spots. I've never done anything but lcs, ebay, comc and small shows. But I keep hearing you can get some good deals on some of these auctions. Again, beautiful cards. Thanks.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Hi Thanks for joining the fray. The top sports card auction sites ( imo)… Robert edwards auctions Heritage auctions Love of the game auctions Memory lane auctions Mile high auctions Huggins & Scott auctions Sterling auctions Just to name a few Idk about “ deals” or even what that means. You’ll pay 1 bid above what someone else is willing to pay so if that ends up being an acceptable price then I guess it’s a deal.

@norespectgiven2u

Жыл бұрын

@@Bluejacket66 thanks. Meaning it's more of a chance of a straight deal for what you want (not alot of shilling), which I encounter often on the bay.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

@@norespectgiven2u for sure!!

Wow Dave very nice cards love the 51 Bowman Rookie so you do have the 52 Topps Mantle if so what grade is that one

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

🤐

@MarkfromKy

Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

🤩🥰🎉

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

👊

The Cameraman stole the show! :)

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

🤷‍♂️

😲😲😲😲😲 Those safe deposit boxes and rooms are never as glamorous as in the movies, are they?

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

2 chairs from 1973 and a gray table, lol

That beats my top five.

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

It’s not a competition Tony, lol

@psychdonbaseballcards5137

11 ай бұрын

🤣Thank goodness! @@Bluejacket66

Well said Dave, the National I find a lot of overpriced tables on the 500 and up range. With some big auctions coming, it's hard to budged and plan. Curious how you approach the National if you do see a card you want, do you jump on it?

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I find waiting means 1) Either I can’t find the table again or 2) it’s gone when I return

Wow

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the watch

Make sure to wear comfortable shoes next week! 👟👟 See you in Chicago!

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Ed I’m gonna bring some bottles water and trailmix as well… just seems smart

🤯

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

👊

Missing the National… again… uninterrupted string of missing it… since I was born! Maybe next year in Cleveland?😂

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

It’s a fun few days!

Dave Bluejacket 66 for the win!

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

👊

I have a bank safe deposit box of cards but ever seen sizes of those in ur video.. mine is a 5x5 box. holds about 50 or so cards… those look like they can hold 100s of cards..

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

There pretty big and not cheap- I think about $80/ year?

SGC is grading, reholder at show! Just announced.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Yep, that’s why I’m bringing those cards Mike😀

6:57 👀

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Was my zipper down??

How do you not have a 52 Topps???? Too mainstream?

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

I might have one

I don't know if I had those Mantles I would take them with me. I'd be afraid I'd lose them or something

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

They pretty much stay in one place Caleb

@CalebsCards

11 ай бұрын

@@Bluejacket66 ah okay

Wow that's how you handle your cards???

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

Yes, precisely Thanks for watching chief

Awesome top 5 Mantles. Poor display stand😂😂😂😂

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

The technical execution of the video…was poor

@brianpowell7416

Жыл бұрын

@@Bluejacket66 Dave, just buy one of those 1/2" - 3/4" wide, foot-long rubber bands, then wrap it around a banded group of 3 graded cards, or some flat plastic object as tall as you need. Should work great. I know you'll come up with something useful. Regardless, THANK YOU for taking the time and effort to show us your beloved Mickey Mantle collection. I'm grateful to you. All the best----Brian

At least I do have 5 Mantles, not like these!

@Bluejacket66

11 ай бұрын

Which is your favorite of yours?

Painful. Dude dropped all of his Mantles, he can’t afford a card stand? He said he wants to take other cards to The National to SGC but then later he says he doesn’t trust them. What a scumbag. And he trusts PSA when all the Mantle’s shifted and got dented inside the slab when he dropped them? Okay.

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

You are priceless. Try to find a little happiness in your life. Thanks for watching

Your bank just lets you video record in it?

@Bluejacket66

Жыл бұрын

Lol, I guess. It’s a closed room but they did let me take the bank vault thumbnail pic 🤷‍♂️