The ultimate trade up

[Stampsfan]

After all this, what is left to flip?

I agree that trading one for one would be easier to follow, and likely make a more interesting read. But perhaps I am a just another grumpy old guy who can only track one thing at a time.

In any case, as someone that does not own a '52 Topps Mantle, I watch with intrigue as to whether he can do it, and a touch of envy if he does achieve his goal.

One thing for sure, I won't be around in 2071 if that ends up being the final date.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

After all this, what is left to flip?

That is a great question!

Here is what is left. I just lowered prices to move these today!

T206 Guiheen Piedmont 350 $50 DLVD
T206 Killian Sweet Caporal $25 DLVD
T206 O'Leary Piedmont 350 $25 DLVD
1952 Topps Bill Kennedy PSA 7 NM $60 DLVD

[barrysloate]

I'm a grumpy old man- well, only 64 but unquestionably grouchy, but I do have a couple of observations to share.

I don't know Stephen but he seems like a genuinely good guy and I appreciate his enthusiasm for the hobby. But I'm not sure he's getting any closer to his goal. He trades commons for HOfers, then trades HOFers for more commons, and I don't know if that will ever get him a 52 Mantle. Plus, with the price of the card increasing dramatically, I don't even think he is keeping up with inflation. For every $100 score he makes, the 52 Mantle becomes $200 more expensive.

Also, why is this on the main page? At the end of the day, Stephen is just a guy trying to add a great card to his collection. Isn't that what everyone is trying to do? If I'm saving up to buy a Wagner, but need to sell a lot of cards to afford it, can I do so on the main page? Seems like this is a BST issue.

Anyway, sorry to be so grumpy. Just my three cents.

[Leon]

Hey Barry,
You misspelled (typo) enthusiasm.
The questions you raise were answered long ago in this thread. It is on the front page because the original poster (hey Stephen) asked if it could be and was told it was ok. It is a vintage card experiment that has some entertainment value. It is one thread on the front page out of 35. There is no harm in it and most likely other threads like it wouldn't be allowed again, at least very soon. It's baseball cards....We should be happy for Stephen to give it a try (hey Stephen) even though I have to agree, he has a big time uphill battle. I still think he ends up with some '87 Donruss...

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I'm a grumpy old man- well, only 64 but unquestionably grouchy, but I do have a couple of observations to share.

I don't know Stephen but he seems like a genuinely good guy and I appreciate his enthusisam for the hobby. But I'm not sure he's getting any closer to his goal. He trades commons for HOfers, then trades HOFers for more commons, and I don't know if that will ever get him a 52 Mantle. Plus, with the price of the card increasing dramatically, I don't even think he is keeping up with inflation. For every $100 score he makes, the 52 Mantle becomes $200 more expensive.

Also, why is this on the main page? At the end of the day, Stephen is just a guy trying to add a great card to his collection. Isn't that what everyone is trying to do? If I'm saving up to buy a Wagner, but need to sell a lot of cards to afford it, can I do so on the main page? Seems like this is a BST issue.

Anyway, sorry to be so grumpy. Just my three cents.

[barrysloate]

Thanks. I fixed it.

With all due respect, I've collected on and off for 35 years, and my goal was ALWAYS to trade up- tried to trade something smaller for something better. It's fine that you gave Stephen this forum, but what he is doing really isn't that unique. Again, wish him well and hope he achieves his goal.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Thanks. I fixed it.

With all due respect, I've collected on and off for 35 years, and my goal was ALWAYS to trade up- tried to trade something smaller for something better. It's fine that you gave Stephen this forum, but what he is doing really isn't that unique. Again, wish him well and hope he achieves his goal.

Never said it was unique, just fun. And I think we need more and not less so if an off topic thread, which isn't that far off topic though in the wrong section, can give a lot of members fun in watching it, I am just not sure what the big deal is. And it was stated very early on this isn't going to be allowed too often for all of the reasons mentioned. So the "precedent" and "what if everyone does it" retorts have been addressed. Of course we all do this type of thing but probably not in public and play by play.... I think it's interesting watching it.
It's one thread, it just can't be that bad. BTW, hope all is well your way too...


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[barrysloate]

Not a big deal...and you misspelled "way".