Why don't we trade more?

packs · #1 04-22-2013, 04:18 PM

I would love to trade but usually when I make a card available it's because I've got my eyes (and wallet) focused on something in an auction. Unless the trade helped me get that particular card, I'm looking to sell.

ullmandds · #2 04-22-2013, 04:21 PM

Of the maybe 6 or so trades I've done over the years...I've felt ripped off/taken advantage of on most of them. It is difficult to trade...come to mutually agreeable terms as many people place intangibles into valuing their cards...like how long they've owned it...pop reports...how much they like the card...that they really don't "want" to get rid of such and such card...it goes on and on.

It's challenging for both sides to leave the table happy!

Additionally it seems when I have tried to trade in the past...I list types of things I'd trade for...and I always get offers of common T206's instead...lame!!!!

MVSNYC · #3 04-22-2013, 04:27 PM

I love trading, would love to do more of it. It's fun to come up with some creative trade proposals amongst two collectors, and go thru with the deal...in a perfect world, each collector gets what they want, and has something new to play with. Keeps things exciting. I agree that the number one obsticle in the way is probably having both parties agree to the value of the deal. most collectors value what they have too high, and what the other person has too low.

Good topic, would love to see more people open to trading.

Edited to add: i find it MOST successful when you see an item someone has for sale, whether it be on the BST or eBay, or at a show, to just simply ask them if they are open to a trade. usually they'll ask, "Whatcha got?"...I think it's LESS successful when someone posts in the BST that they have a certain item(s) and are looking for a trade. Hope that makes sense.

jimivintage · #4 04-22-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Edited to add: i find it MOST successful when you see an item someone has for sale, whether it be on the BST or eBay, or at a show, to just simply ask them if they are open to a trade. usually they'll ask, "Whatcha got?"...I think it's LESS successful when someone posts in the BST that they have a certain item(s) and are looking for a trade. Hope that makes sense.

Never hurts to ask and it doesn't take from my Paypal account!

I've made several trades recently in the BST and I made a nice one at the Strongsville show this weekend that netted me a t206 Bridwell double name and a V61 Cobb. Never know!

bundy462 · #5 04-22-2013, 04:45 PM

I've worked out 1 trade since being on net54, a cards + cash deal. Adding the cash on either end closes reason for anyone to leave feeling they got ripped off. The problem I have is my collecting focus right now is very thin (PSA 4 or PSA 4.5 rare backs any player or medium backed HOFers), and they're simply not out there on the block to be had. Also, those who have such cards are looking for rare backs in return, can't blame them...while I am trying to trade higher end players in equal grade but common backs + cash. But, I do find myself selling an awful lot on BST lately as I'm able to grab rare backs elsewhere and have to pay for them somehow...

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