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Mickey Mantle Card Goes Live on eBay‑Owned Site
Dallas, TX, USA,Friday, May 29, 2026
Topps is celebrating its 75th year of card making with a special 2026 baseball set that centers on one of the most coveted sports cards ever: the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. Instead of burying this gem in a standard pack, the company has taken an unusual approach—preserving the original card and offering a redemption card that can be exchanged for it.
How to Get the Legendary Card
- Redemption Card Only: The 1952 Mantle card is not in the roughly 40 million standard packs. It can only be obtained by purchasing a redemption card.
- Goldin Listing: The card appeared on Goldin, an e‑commerce platform owned by eBay that focuses on sports collectibles. Topps confirmed the listing’s authenticity and said they were only just made aware of it.
- Odds: Buyers face a slim chance—roughly 1 in 40 million—to win the card. Yet bidding has already begun.
Current Bidding Status
| Time | Highest Bid | Total Offers |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday (end) | $36 000 | 8 offers |
The price is expected to climb as more collectors see the listing.
Historical Value of the 1952 Mantle Card
| Year | PSA Grade | Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PSA‑1 | $35 000 |
| 2023 | PSA‑4 | $132 000 |
| ~2018 | PSA‑9 | $5.2 million |
| ~2018 | SGC‑9.5 | $12.5 million |
The card’s rarity stems from the loss of many originals in a river after being overprinted, leaving only a handful in existence.
What Happens After Redemption
- Graded Version: Topps will provide a graded version of the card upon redemption. The grading quality is unspecified, but even low‑grade originals can fetch substantial sums.
- Expiration: The redemption card expires on February 11, 2036.
Topps’ bold move highlights the enduring allure of classic baseball cards and offers collectors a rare chance to own a piece of sports history.
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