Trading Card Database

[Mungo Hungo]

Originally Posted by BobC

We shall see how good/responsive they are. I just informed them through their "See any inaccuracies" function of some rather obvious errors in a couple of their set checklists, and an unreported error in one of the same sets that they do not list. I also inquired about another known set they do not list at all, and then mentioned an additional set that is uncatalogued, but known and documented through sales in a major auction house, and provided the links as proof.

I did not sign up as a member, and don't intend to. But if they do nothing and claim that my not formerly signing up/registering with them is a reason/excuse for them taking no action on very obvious errors, the problem and mistake clearly is on them! We'll see how good they are in monitoring and making any corrections and needed changes, and how quickly they act.

These are pre-war sets I'm talking about, not modern sets. I leave the modern stuff to sites like theirs, and have no opinion or comment on how good and accurate they are in their listings, descriptions, and checklists of such modern sets. Just surprised with all the errors I still come across on various sites regarding pre-war cards. You would think after all these years, and the decades of the SCD Catalogs, that there would be fewer, if any, errors still showing up in checklists for these old sets that other sites keep using/posting.

Keep in mind that TCDB is not a business. There is literally no "they" or "them"; just the collective membership. Some have more rights to fix things than others, but they're all just collectors.

Anyone who wants to add a checklist can do so by requesting that right (you have to take a basic test on the board checklisting procedures) or messaging the complete checklist to the site. Providing links to evidence of the existence of a set probably will not be enough to have the set added. The site seems to run by the rule that everyone is expected to pitch in and provide all of the information available to them, rather than asking others to research things.

Again, the only way for that site to improve its pre-war checklists, scans, etc., is for pre-war collectors to join (it's free) and add/correct what they can. Every bit makes a difference.

[insidethewrapper]

Don't always take this site as gospel. Many variations that don't exist ( they are photoshopped cards). I corrected them on a few I saw. Again someone always tries to screw other collectors. I do use the site many times for Team Sets etc.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Mungo Hungo

Keep in mind that TCDB is not a business. There is literally no "they" or "them"; just the collective membership. Some have more rights to fix things than others, but they're all just collectors.

Anyone who wants to add a checklist can do so by requesting that right (you have to take a basic test on the board checklisting procedures) or messaging the complete checklist to the site. Providing links to evidence of the existence of a set probably will not be enough to have the set added. The site seems to run by the rule that everyone is expected to pitch in and provide all of the information available to them, rather than asking others to research things.

Again, the only way for that site to improve its pre-war checklists, scans, etc., is for pre-war collectors to join (it's free) and add/correct what they can. Every bit makes a difference.

We will see. I am not looking to join their site, just correct errors they have repeated from copying from others, and point out some things they are missing and may want to think about adding. I guess if they didn't want people to report errors to them and just make the changes and corrections themselves, then they wouldn't/shouldn't have specifically included a link/function that says to report inaccuracies to them, and then even include a menu of all kinds of changes, omissions, errors, and differences for someone with the site to look over. As I said, we shall see.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I deal with higher end material full time. That site is a refreshing way for me to unwind. Who knew there could be some relaxation in sorting through all that junk wax I had been ignoring for over 30 years? I find things I need for various projects, simultaneously ridding myself of material I never thought there would be an eager outlet for.

If you do encounter problems in trading, such as an off-grade card, nearly every issue gets resolved quickly by the other party.

Another nice aspect of the site is that, by and large, the TCDB community is overwhelmingly friendly. You'll end up meeting a lot of people you'd never find through pre-war sites. Dabbling in nearly-worthless material is also great for reducing any smugness that might be lingering in the air! Nobody dares to affect a holier-than-thou attitude when swapping Willie Ainsleys. I'd almost wish someone would try to; it would be hilarious!

[ejharrington]

I've used the TCD website for years for checklist purposes. I don't see where there is a section for buying/selling. Can someone direct me to where that feature is?

[riggs336]

I use it almost daily as a reference. It's terrific for answering questions like " What cards does Wildfire Schulte have?".

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by ejharrington

I've used the TCD website for years for checklist purposes. I don't see where there is a section for buying/selling. Can someone direct me to where that feature is?

Same, although I think you have to create an account to see it. Will do so later.

[ALR-bishop]

I have from time to time seen comments about photo shopped variations on the site, and it has been mentioned here in this thread. Does anyone have specific examples of any such listings that are currently on the site ?

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I have from time to time seen comments about photo shopped variations on the site, and it has been mentioned here in this thread. Does anyone have specific examples of any such listings that are currently on the site ?

They currently have a 1979 Kellogg’s Pete Rose 1978 33 Triples with the “P” team logo on back listed, that card doesn’t exist. The 33 Triples error can only be found with the first print “Phil and Phillis” team logo on the back.