Buying the MOST ICONIC Sports Card of ALL TIME?! 🤝🤯 National Day 4 Vlog

Geoff hits the show floor looking to buy the most iconic sports card of all time ahead of the record sale of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card in SGC 9.5.
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[@joelebstein]

Love these videos of the national. People there don’t like to be filmed but they got realize most people can’t go. Watching these videos is giving us a small piece of the National experience! Thank you so much!

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Thanks!

[@brendenconner96862wolf]

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[@brendenconner96862wolf]

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[@tyleryurasits9352]

No Geoff, it's not SOME consider the 51 Bowman to be his true rookie. It IS his true rookie lol. I understand why the 52 is more iconic and more important. But it's not a debate on what's the rookie card. I do think the 51 is relatively undervalued. 51 is the smarter pickup

[@tklimson]

In addition, With Judge's success this year, the names Mantle and Maris are going to be all over the media in a month or two.

[@Flashtone08]

Shocked judges heritage rc hasn't moved much. 10 to 2p years from now many will look back at the price and regret not getting on once he's retired and in the hall of fame.

[@rj-vj8gr]

he's over pd and doesn't and shouldn't receive a big contract

[@andrewjackson4510]

@@rj-vj8gr You are on drugs.

[@andrewjackson4510]

@@Flashtone08 I have the base and auto in a PSA 10. They are way too cheap right now but if he can pass Maris, these cards will explode.

[@connorvondrak6004]

@@Flashtone08 that is assuming the market continues to increase over time. Who knows where it’ll be in 10 years

[@mr.fuscles]

When my dad was a kid and collected 50s Baseball, him and his friends at school would play a game where they throw the cards against a wall. When they fell on whatever your card landed on top of you got to keep. Including 52 Mickey Mantles. Of course completely ruining every card.

[@jameslesnik6630]

The thought of those cards being as valuable as they are today was the furthest thing from their mind... probably like landing on the moon.

[@KMAN_CORNER]

Played that game in school lol with 1979 OPC hockey I'm sure we destroyed many Gretzky rookies lol

[@joshuaseaton4526]

My older brother had an 86 Fleer Jordan that he thumb-tacked to his bedroom wall. We used to have a polaroid of it back in the late 80's. I have no idea what happened to that card.

[@rsuriyop]

Back then they also used to insert those old baseball cards in between bike spokes so that they they would make this rat-a-tat-tat sound whenever you rode your bike.

[@colehealy6580]

@@KMAN_CORNER my dad had a 79 Gretzky pinned in his locker, he threw it out when the oilers beat the islanders in the finals in 1984

[@baseballHOFautographs]

I am more impressed with your strong Wi-Fi connection inside the CC than anything, but nice pickups!

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Haha that's true

[@brendenconner96862wolf]

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[@SportsCardInvestor]

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[@SplendidSports]

Great move, you bought the ACTUAL Mantle rookie in a higher grade for half the price of the 52. That’s a beautiful PSA 5. Congrats.

[@coreyredman1984]

Glad you got the 51 Mantle. That's my Fav one out of the group. Very nice card 👊

[@SilverJackify]

Congratulations Geoff! That is a beautiful Mantle RC! Awesome

[@timothysaludo1715]

Congrats on the 51 Mantle! I've always loved that card. I think you should have bought the Memory Lane PSA 5 Mantle at $125k. That seemed like a very good price for the grade. The eye appeal wasn't quite as good in terms of the centering, but that was a damn good price in my opinion.

[@ricecakejohnson]

Overwhelmed with the card they had at the nationals, and I felt like I wanted to make a deal with all types of cards on the first day or two. No one wanted to sell at comp or even close to comp, so I waited til Sunday(even tho I took a chance of the cards being gone), I made 3 plays on Sunday, got a 86 Fleer MJ RC PSA 7.5, Bird/Magic Topps RC PSA 7(awesome eye appeal, no print dots), and Topps Gretzky PSA 6 RC.

[@Joey-qq5qh]

Geoff thanks for everything I live in nj but mist out on this years national but enjoyed whatching your team there, I’ve been her since two years ago and your the reason I’m in to sports cards you where my inspiration so thanks for everything.

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Thank you!

[@newenglandmixes5990]

Idk why but geoffs videos always gets me more excited about sports cards, I’ll be down after taking a loss on a card and Geoff uploads a banger that reaffirms my love for the hobby

[@tcgexchange5675]

If u need reaffirmation then your only in it for the money. U should love ur cards if they down or up in value.

[@Connor-wf2zn]

@@tcgexchange5675 facts, this is such a stupid comment this is a hobby not an investment firm

[@newenglandmixes5990]

@@tcgexchange5675 I’m not only in it for the money, every collector sells cards, you sound silly

[@newenglandmixes5990]

@@Connor-wf2zn you’re literally saying that on a channel called “sports card investor” 💀

[@newenglandmixes5990]

@@tcgexchange5675 also as you’re saying that I guarantee you use the word “comp” at card shows

[@leestewart5424]

86 Freer Jordan. 2000 Contenders Brady. 79 Topps Gretzky and a 52 Topps Mantle probably my top 4 nice 51 Bowman pickup Thanks for the video

[@mattpalmer588]

I am happy with my PSA 2 Jackie Robinson 1949 Bowman purchase at my first National this year

[@zerozone6666]

0:58 it’s all good man, it’s all good.. lmao 🤣 you da man Jeff

[@vintagecollector5340]

Excellent move on the 1951 Bowman Mantle. The 1951 will definitely gain more value and has much more room for growth! As for the 1952 Topps, I doubt you'll find a nice one without a massive premium, due to most people factoring in the new anticipated price hike thanks to this new record being set. This 1952 Topps Mantle card is about to reach new heights, and I think all his cards will follow.

[@angelou1]

Way to make it happen Geoff l enjoyed every bit of the negotiations and purchase!

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

Loved every video you did from the National. I vicariously was there thanks to this awesome channel!

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ricecakejohnson]

Not even gonna lie, 90% of the dealer were not going for COMPS, they were all 15-25% above comp, but when you offer them cards for sell, they freaking were offering 60% comp. 😢😢🤦‍♂🤦‍♂.

[@brendenconner96862wolf]

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[@dioworld]

Geoff made a smart move on the 51 bowman, it's criminally undervalue

[@jameslesnik6630]

Great '51 Mantle. The colors were bright!

[@jeffreydemarco8931]

CONGRATS ON THE 51 MANTLE I LIKE THE CARD WAY MORE THAN THE 52 AND THAT IS A GOOD EXAMPLE AND MAY BE UNDERGRADED

[@KalawaiaManuhia]

I enjoyed walking through this search with you.

[@larrygitlin6017]

The true Mantle rookie card , the 51 Bowman. I would rather have that beauty. Congratulations and good choice.

[@kinggrom1]

he did good, that 51 bowman looks better (clean) than 52 topps he looked at.

[@claytonbarsby751]

Ya that 51 stands out above all! The texture and colors just give it a pop! Hopefully it rises in price in stride with the 52! We will see

[@cuttykev1]

Good job at the National. I enjoyed the videos

[@tycarrier]

Awesome show, thanks for all your great content!

[@jedijaycollecting9995]

Best Nationals content by far. Thank you!

[@johnblacksmith9505]

thank fuck for that as CC2 has uploaded ZERO content form the National

[@yensmack1114]

Geoff you're a frickin' beauty bud! Much luv from Canada!

[@madness03]

Great video Geoff love the content and the speed your team pumps these videos out makes me feel like I’m there

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Thanks! We have an editor stay up all night so we can get videos out each morning. Glad you appreciate the speed!

[@brendenconner96862wolf]

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[@Poke_N_Fun]

That first one was the best eye appeal by far

[@PmanDeleuxe]

Really cool video. And I agree as somebody who doesn’t even pay attention to vintage, that is a really nice copy of a 51 Bowman Mantle. Nice job

[@ashevillecomics637]

That 51 Bowman is such a beautiful card! It doesn't top the '52, but man, for a guy who's numbers are dwarfed by so many other players, it's crazy that Mick's cards are at the top of the market, and probably will remain there

[@shadee9273]

Something about the blue & white on the ‘51 that sure makes for a nice clean card.

[@debicroney112]

Really enjoyed the vids from national. Thanks!

[@TheCardDeal]

51 Bowman Mantle is not an "off brand" or a regional release like other cards/Jordan Star cards for example. It is his true rookie and the 52 Topps was always labeled in Beckett and other guides as FTC (First Topps Card). Same with the 51 May's, as everyone knows that is his rookie. Both Mantle and May's have a 52 Bowman as well/2nd year card.

[@ObsessedCollector]

Before there was Topps, there was Bowman! If not for Bowman, Sy Berger would have never designed the 52 set to complete with Bowman. Thank you Bowman for modernizing baseball in 1948!!

[@TheCardDeal]

@@ObsessedCollector Amen brother! Tell em

[@Toppstraded13]

The 52 mantle has been doubling in price ever year for the past few years. It will go up

[@JabsFamily]

Congrats on the 1951! I totally agree with you about 1952 Mantles going up after the 9.5 sets the record.

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Thanks Jabs! I enjoy your channel!

[@charlesbriansmith]

Congrats!! The 51 is sharp.

[@wheetie7]

Spending our market movers 💰 !

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Lol, maybe :)

[@quantum_beeb]

“It’s like the Mona Lisa” It is nothing like the Mona Lisa lol

[@mikesbaseballcards]

Very exciting n intense video. I hadn't been to a card show in awhile but I was truly surprised of the amount of young people there.

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Tons of kids! Awesome to see!

[@n.frankliniii3699]

Truly lived up to the name Sports Card Investor at this National!

[@SebastianAlmeda]

The true 51 Mantle RC is the one i would be buying. good job man. love your content

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Thank you!

[@englishbars]

how about that 1952 Topps empty case that held all those cards!!!

[@RobReedMusic]

I’m hopeful that the 1952 bowman is the next card to hit big… still super undervalued considering these prices.

[@mxybemxve9011]

i love how you just walk around and everyone knows you! youre a celeberity its awesome

[@fortysomething7667]

This is probably your best investment wise since you started your channel. That Gatorade Jordan set was a good pickup. Buy this stuff...not Herberts and Ja"s

[@russkcpa]

I have a perfectly centered 52 Mantle PSA 6 and PSA 7. I wish I could show you pics. If you buy either I'll throw in a PSA 10 Kobe Topps RC that someone told me to buy at $5K

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Yeahhhhhhh… not my best call on that Kobe! Congrats on your Mantles though!

[@davidhorton2782]

glad for you Jeff, you are very honest family man !

[@carsyncruz]

Geoff quick question, when you do a big deal like this one, is there anyway to record it in market movers? Just thinking with all the alternative selling markets popping up and huge cards shows, was wondering if there was a way to track or add sales like this to market movers. Great content this week, loved every minute of it!!

[@stevenash1215]

I agree with the "wish" to include other sales platforms, but hard to imagine how that could be possible. Some view the current ways of comping through Ebay, Alt etc to be an advantage when buying "unrecorded" transactions because they can flip immediately since their own comp won't show up.

[@SportsCardInvestor]

We don’t currently offer that but I appreciate the idea

[@vernonscollectibles6361]

Congrats on that beautiful 51 Mantle

[@jasonward3295]

Wouldn't a high tide raise all of the boats? The only Mantles I am missing are 54 Down, so here's to hoping they all go up. Will say the dream of ever getting a 52 probably died this weekend. Can't believe I could have had one in 1987 for $8K.

[@alltimesportscards]

@@BringingTheHeat-VBC wow that's a fascinating story. Those were crazy times collecting back in the 70s. Mail order catalogs etc. 50 years later look where we are....

[@jasonhires2257]

1984 star basketball cards Michael Jordan Rookie IS HIS FREAKIN TRUE ROOKIE CARD PEOPLE HELLO!!!!!!🤬🤬

[@johnpowell5538]

I started buying mostly vintage about a year ago. Just got burned on prospecting. Not one single prospect ever lived up to the hype. So I only buy Ohtani for modern. Cards still way undervalued. Mac Jones ,mbappe, and ja are the only other non baseball I'm buying. Have a few Trevor lawrences but still has a lot to prove.

[@coffeesomething]

the new marketmovers 9.99 subscription would be nice … IF THERE WERE a relevant amount of soccercards added to the database 🤷🏻‍♂

[@Bruhmoment-nt8xu]

should i hold on to my jeter sp foil ?

[@Probasaur]

Thank you Geoff!

[@jasonmiller131]

I think 42k is so cheap for that card great buy

[@jonaustin262]

I always find it funny how mantle 52 Topps is rookie where 51 bowman is his true rookie and not the same with willie mays 51 bowman and 52 Topps as both have cards in both sets

[@kellycook5314]

Nice 51 Mantle pickup ⚾️

[@benicia21]

the 52 mantle isn’t iconic because it is or isn’t a true rookie card; it’s iconic because micky’s facial expression. it communicates something emotionally that other cards cannot convey. the nicest card to look at in the entire hobby.

[@skimt127]

I would argue the 53 is much nicer in eye appeal.

[@benicia21]

@@skimt127 beautiful card

[@burtonleffingwelljr7227]

It's iconic because of topps dumping a bunch in the water in New Jersey back in the day

[@Roymundo69]

Nothing shits me more than people factoring in a premium on top of a card before the better valuve card of that particular card sells

[@robertfanno8065]

Nice pickup Geoff

[@pk3739]

So different seeing you into vintage lately everything you’ve done the last two years.

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Yeah. Maybe I’ve matured 🤷🏻‍♂️ lol

[@WhiteisrightNationwhite]

'51 Bowman IS Mantles rookie card. The 1952 Topps is just his first Topps card...the first Topps set.

[@HereForAStorm]

Thank you. Drives me crazy all of these articles saying the '52 is a RC... no, lol. Nice name btw FJB. 👍

[@eric4life497]

Well you didn't accomplish your goal, but at least you got Mickey Mantle's RC. So i would still call your scheme a Win Win situation. No doubt you will cherish this moment, who wouldn't!! Cheers !!

[@cardlens]

Great video. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@palmettocards2099]

That 51 is fricking gorgeous

[@FirstCatch]

That was pretty awesome! Congrats on your bowman purchase.

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Thanks!

[@ARivas22]

Love these videos you guys have taught me so much about sports cards and what to invest in. What is that backpack Geoff has?? Would love to buy one for myself I’m tired of holding my card case 😂

[@lastmanstanding80]

it's his cash case.

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Firebox Cases makes it but they are often sold out. Zion cases makes one too.

[@tystew5357]

Imo the 9.5 may not increase the value of all the 52 mantles because everyone is in the same mindset. You’re going to see a lot of the 52s got to auction after that massive 9.5 sale. Which may actually drive down the price of the lower graded ones. Food for thought.

[@zachpierce641]

I think there’s way more demand than their is supply. I have a trimmed Mantle. I won’t sell, but it gets so much attention because it’s one of the most affordable copies you’ll find . Every time one of these goes up for sale I get random people that know I have it messaging me about mine

[@larryb3048]

Great buy on the best player to ever play the game.

[@johnpowell5538]

Sold $800 worth this weekend on eBay. Only $100,000 to go to get one of those mantles

[@jimreed2138]

Sweet 51 Bowman Mantle!!

[@Duffy_Collects]

52 Mantle has always been my grail since I got into cards in 1990. That 51 Bowman is creeping up though.

[@AdamChrudimsky]

Great ambassador to the hobby!

[@nas84payne]

That ‘51 Mantle fire! 🔥 I believe it’ll rise in value and benefit from the knock in effect of the ‘52 Mantle sale. EDIT: Also, good to hear your voice break, Geoff! 😄😉

[@rsuriyop]

I knew I should’ve picked up at least a ‘52 Topps Mantle or two like 12 years earlier when I originally thought about it. Back then, ones in fair to good condition were a lot more attainable than they are today.

[@guspolinski2881]

Same here. Sucks.

[@guspolinski2881]

in 2000 a 52 Topps PSA 1 Mantle was $1,000

[@jgtdragon]

Congrats on the true rookie Mantle card. I think that 51 is way under value right now.

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Thanks!

[@jonathandutra4831]

I doubt that PSA mantle would sell for $35M

[@niknok6536]

key play is buy the 9.5

[@michaelmoreno7026]

For all those interested, as of today bidding is at 6.4 million (7.8 million w/ buyers premium).

[@Juzamdan55]

I don’t understand the debate the 51 Bowman pre-dates the 52 Topps therefore being Mantles true Rookie card the only factor making the 52 Topps so prominent is the extreme rarity of the card. Mickey Mantles rookie is the 1951 Bowman. Congratulations Geoff amazing acquisition.

[@indycarddude24]

Plot twist, he pays 12 Million dollars for the 9.5 SGC Mantle

[@robertbarney6193]

Should of offered 100k on that psa5 mantle

[@robertbarney6193]

He only asked 125

[@zmannsportscards]

Very nice pick up! Congrats!

[@johnpowell5538]

Great 51. Smart move. Those dealers all want the future price for the 52. From their point of view can't blame them. But from buyers point of view it's pretty risky with Brandon still in office

[@KMAN_CORNER]

Thought you'd buy the first 3.5 guy had for 95k that was the best looking one of the bunch

[@tucks4786]

LOVE YOU GEOFF

[@jimmy_iKoN]

That 51 is nice

[@irwinsapaden7760]

wow nice... that looks way better than a 5

[@jakedurkin2297]

Let’s see what Reeves picked up!

[@mjphoto45]

3.5 left to right 50 center

[@jcleveland9056]

Hey Geoff, how did you get to the point where you are buying $200,000 cards? Is this your personal money or did you get to this point all through collecting?

[@SportsCardInvestor]

Some of both, but mainly my business ventures. Follow @itsgeoffwilson on Instagram as I cover the business side of what I do more there.

[@rj-vj8gr]

great pickup jeff

[@mjphoto45]

I sold my jordan 2nd year stat so called Rookie for $5 in 1989. Wish i had it now. I still dont believe its his Rc The star card would be

[@rafaelmcallestar484]

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