When Doing a Trade

[Leon]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I've tried many times, but I have yet to complete a trade on here!

As the other member and I were talking about it is not easy to trade nowadays.
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[vintagetoppsguy]

I've had many successful trades on here - one just last week (Thanks, Bill ).

[bnorth]

I have done easily over 100 trades on this forum. Usually smaller dollar value stuff. My biggest trade on here was a 1952 Topps Eddie Mathews for a T206 Red Cobb.

I still prefer to trade anytime possible.

Some people do have a very interesting idea of what a fair trade is. I just avoid trying to do trades with them.

[grainsley]

I think "The Guide" started the destruction of trading as I knew it in the early '60's as an 11 year old. Back then, we all knew that cards were a penny each when they came in a pack of 4 with a stick of gum. It didn't much matter if you had a Killebrew that I needed, and I had a Bob Turley that you needed, the deal was done, since we both came out ahead getting cards we needed if they were just dupes to you anyways. The Guide started the demise, later to be followed by the complete devastation of trading when grading finished the job. Greed and the need to come out ahead dug the hole in the cemetery for trading.

Grant

[chadeast]

I completed a 2-for-2 T3 Turkey trade with a board member earlier this summer. All ungraded which probably helps, and I kicked in some cash due to the lesser condition of the ones I was trading away. Trading among reasonable collectors is still very doable.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by chadeast

...Trading among reasonable collectors is still very doable.

Agreed. I've done several trades with forum members. It's quite fun (for me) to get cards I want...through using cards that no longer fit my collecting focus.

[jingram058]

I have done a handful of trades in the past 55 years, and each one worked out to my and their satisfaction. Biggest by far was with a local collector here in SW Florida, lots of cards involved, and it took place in person at 3 Pepper Burrito. Almost like a miniature card show. Some very valuable cards were involved, but both of us walked away happy. A couple of minor trades here on net54. When it comes to multiple, high-dollar cards, my advice is do it in person. Then you can't be disappointed.

This is my 500th net54 post! Yee ha!

[Peter_Spaeth]

When some of us were kids it was so much easier -- you traded your doubles that your friend needed for his doubles that you needed. Didn't matter at all if it was Mickey Mantle or Chico Ruiz.

[MuncieNolePAZ]

I have probably completed around 50 trades with members on here. I have never had any issues. There is certainly some give and take and understanding that if you are trading multiple cards for a single card, you will usually have to give a little more. I definitely prefer to trade over buying and selling when possible.

Chad