does anyone make trades anymore???

[Bumpus Jones]

I guess maybe the better question: why are people more apt to trade baseball cards as opposed to memorabilia?

[hangman62]

Gang,
somebody mentions the words " trade baseball cards" and Im right there. Been collecting and trading for many many years.
I love working card swaps..especially the blockbusters..over the years Ive traded 50s60s complete sets,major high value star cards,etc...I still have tons of desired cards including - 30s Goudey HOFers, 30s40s Play Ball HOFers, 50s stuff like - 5T Clemente,55T Koufax,53T Mays,53T Mantle,57T B.Robby,53 B col Musial, loads of 60s superstar cards, complete sets, oddball stuff..I dont mind using any price guide..as long as cards are graded and valued properly. have 100s of trader references if nec
Im a lesser cond collector, prefer to trade and get VG stuff.

Ral G

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by ballist68

I guess maybe the better question: why are people more apt to trade baseball cards as opposed to memorabilia?

It's easier to find a like minded collector when it comes to baseball cards..plus cards for the most part are more plentiful than memorabilia items. I collect Lincoln baseball memorabilia...I am not likely to have what you're looking for and you are not likely to have what I am looking for.

[CW]

Originally Posted by ballist68

I guess maybe the better question: why are people more apt to trade baseball cards as opposed to memorabilia?

Interesting question. I think part of it can be attributed to the fact
that "trading" among baseball card collectors has been a part of the
hobby since it's very beginnings. Trading (and for some, "flipping")
baseball cards has always been an integral part of how a collector
enjoys his or her collection, ever since we were kids. Many card
manufacturers encouraged the trading of cards with your friends.

Among memorabilia collectors, however, trading may not be as prevalent
because a collector can become more attached to a piece of memorabilia.
As much as I love cards, they are pieces of cardboard. A game-worn
jersey or game-used bat, however, can carry more significance with
a collector -- it can often be a one of a kind item or carry historical
importance, and will be less likely to be traded or sold.

[DJR]

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[53Browns]

I'm in the process of wrapping up a nice trade with a fellow member as we speak. Trading is one of the finer aspects of the hobby in my opinion!