Alright, let’s jaw about this Mickey Mantle coin thing, you know, like them shiny things folks collect. I ain’t no expert, mind you, but I’ve seen a thing or two, and I can tell ya what’s what, the way I see it.
First off, what in tarnation is a Mickey Mantle coin? Well, it ain’t like them quarters or nickels you use to buy a soda pop. These here coins, they got Mickey Mantle on ’em, that baseball fella, you know, the one with the big swing. Some are like medals, some look like those fancy poker chips, all kinds of stuff.
Now, why would anyone want one of these things? Well, same reason folks collect stamps or old teacups, I reckon. They like Mickey Mantle, or they like baseball, or maybe they just like shiny things. And some folks think they gonna get rich off ’em, but that’s a whole ‘nother story.
Where to find these Mickey Mantle coins?
- Well, you can go online, like that eBay thing the youngsters are always yappin’ about. They got all sorts of stuff on there, but you gotta be careful, ya hear? Some folks ain’t honest, tryin’ to sell ya a pig in a poke.
- Then there’s them sports stores, the ones sellin’ all the baseball gear. Sometimes they got these coins, especially the fancy ones, the ones with Mickey Mantle’s scribble on ’em. Them’s the ones the rich folks like.
- And sometimes, you get lucky, find one at a flea market or a garage sale. You know, where folks sell their old junk. That’s where you can find a real bargain, if you know what you’re lookin’ at.
How much do these coins cost?
Well, that’s like askin’ how long’s a piece of string. It all depends. Some of ’em, they ain’t worth much more than a couple of dollars. Them’s the ones that are beat up, or the ones that they made a whole bunch of. But then you got the rare ones, the ones that are in good shape, or the ones with Mickey Mantle’s signature. Them’s the ones that can cost a pretty penny. I heard tell of some goin’ for thousands of dollars! Can you believe that? Thousands! For a little ol’ coin. Makes my head spin, it does.
Now, if you’re thinkin’ about buyin’ one of these coins, here’s what I’d tell ya. First, figure out what you want. You want a cheap one just for fun? Or you want a fancy one to show off? Or maybe you thinkin’ it’ll be worth somethin’ someday? Once you know what you want, then you gotta do your homework. Don’t just buy the first thing you see. Look around, compare prices, and make sure the fella sellin’ it ain’t tryin’ to pull a fast one.
And for goodness sake, don’t go spendin’ your rent money on a Mickey Mantle coin, unless you got money to burn. These things are nice and all, but they ain’t gonna put food on the table. Remember that.
And speaking of money, the real valuable ones, them old baseball cards, they can go for a whole heap of money too. I ain’t talkin’ about coins no more, but these cards, with Mickey Mantle on ‘em, from when he was playin’, them’s the real treasures some folks say. They talk about grades and conditions and all sorts of fancy words. But it all boils down to how good of shape it’s in and how rare it is, just like them coins.
Heck, they even got lists of the most valuable Mickey Mantle cards, just like they got lists for them coins. Top 10, Top 20, Top 25, you name it. They got folks figurin’ out how much these things are worth, all the time. And the prices, well, they just keep goin’ up, or so they say. Makes you wonder if it ain’t all just a big ol’ game, this collectin’ stuff.
So, there you have it. That’s about all I know about Mickey Mantle coins. They’re shiny, some are valuable, some ain’t. Just remember, be careful, do your homework, and don’t spend more than you can afford. And if you find a real gem, well, good for you. Maybe you can sell it and buy yourself a new tractor. Or maybe just keep it and look at it, and remember the good ol’ days when Mickey Mantle was swingin’ for the fences.
And don’t go gettin’ too caught up in all the hoopla. At the end of the day, it’s just a coin, or a card. It ain’t gonna change your life. But if it makes you happy, well, that’s all that matters, ain’t it?
