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wbaker01
Posts: 650
Joined: Oct 2017
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 10:50 AM | |
I'm getting close to finishing up some sets but am running into issues with either TCDB people not having the card I need or non-responsive to trade requests or emails..
That being said, what other avenues are there (besides eBay) to finish off sets? Some of the cards I need are common while others are more "high" dollar cards...
Thanks!
Bill
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jasongerman9
Posts: 1,903
Joined: Jan 2015
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 10:53 AM | |
sportlots.com is a great place to pick up singles for cheap, although I haven't used it a ton.
COMC.com is also a good avenue for buying singles.
I've also heard good things about Card Barrel but don't think I've ever used it myself.
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jimetal7212
Posts: 4,870
Joined: Dec 2016
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 10:58 AM | |
And though I dread to say this, Beckett Marketplace also. Yes, for the most part it is worthless, at least to me. However, there have been a few times where I have found a deal that beats the 3 Jason mentioned. I usually do just use those 3 though, especially SportLots. Just make sure to account for shipping on SportLots, many are free after a certain level, others will try to take you for a ride even when their card prices look good ($4 for a single .18 cent card). Card Barrel does free shipping after $20, but sometimes their prices aren't as good as SportLots.
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cl_kyle
Posts: 839
Joined: Feb 2013
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 11:12 AM | |
What sets are you looking to finish up? I'll check your wants and prioritize adding those next if I have any you're looking for.
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Sportzcommish
Posts: 6,023
Joined: Oct 2016
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 11:31 AM | |
Depending on the high dollar cards you may be better off with Beckett Marketplace if you find a dealer who'll give you free shipping if you pass their threshhold. There are a few vendors that'll give free shipping for as little as $15-$25. I take advantage of that often. That's the only way I shop there. When I use Sportlots I tend to compare sellers' overall price including shipping because they have only a few that offer free shipping, and some offer really good shipping based on the number of cards you get. But remember anything less that the beginning package rate will be sent in PWE. I've never had a problem with the card be destroyed as everyone I've received from in PWE from Sportlots has protected the card in a top loader at least.
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reakins
Posts: 511
Joined: Jan 2015
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 12:14 PM | |
Another online site worth taking a look https://www.kronozio.com/
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wbaker01
Posts: 650
Joined: Oct 2017
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 12:55 PM | |
1974, 1976 and 1980 Topps Baseball..
And pretty much everything else that is on my Want list :-)
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jupiterhill
Posts: 1,229
Joined: Jun 2013
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:07 PM | |
Just want to mention that cardbarrel mentioned today they are raising their free shipping minimum to 25 dollars on February 1st due to the postage rate increases. I still think its a good deal, but I've only ordered from him once since the switch from justcommons.
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switzr1
Posts: 6,332
Joined: Dec 2013
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 3:32 PM | |
I hadn't read that Jupiter. Then again, I didnt know about the postage increase until yesterday. I do like Cardbarrel a lot though. I have no problem doing a $25 order instead of $20 for the free shipping. I do an order once or twice a year.
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obxyankeefan
Posts: 756
Joined: Aug 2017
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| Saturday, January 26, 2019 4:08 PM | |
If you are in the greater Detroit area, there is a show Feb. 10 in the NEW on Schoolcraft road. There is a good dealer who does older common singles. I finished a lot of my 70s and 80s sets through him.
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