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Uncle Hilgy

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Member Since:   3/25/2020
Last Login:   5/31/2026
Points:   1,706
Location:   Round Lake, Illinois, United States
     
Collection:   58,119 cards
Collects:  

PC includes:

  • Each Topps Base/Traded/Update Set cards for all HOF players *Completed: Puckett, Molitor, Boggs, Sandberg, Gwynn, Ripken, Dawson, Alomar, Larkin, Thomas, Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, R.Johnson, Biggio, Pedro, Junior, Piazza, Bagwell, Hoffman, Guerrero, Chipper, Edgar, Mussina, Rivera, Halladay, Jeter, Crime Dog, Mauer, Beltre & Helton...2 or fewer away from completing Newhouser, Brett, Yount, Winfield, Ozzie, Murray, Sutter, Rice, Raines, I-Rod, Trammell, Morris, Thome, Baines, Lee Smith, Simmons, Walker, Big Papi, Wagner & Ichiro - would love your help!
  • Each Topps Base/Traded/Update Set cards for my personal projected potential HOF players
  • Topps Base complete set builds (currently 1977-present) *Completed: 1982, 1984-1993, 1996, 1999, 2018-2024, 2019-2022 Update...10 or fewer away from completing 1983 (1), 1994 (1), 1995 (1), 1997 (2), 1998 (2), 2000 (1), 2001 (6), 2002 (4), 2007 (5), 2008 (5), 2010 (5), 2011 (8), 2012 (2), 2013 (3), 2014 (8), 2015 (4), 2015 Update (1), 2016 (3), 2016 Update (1), 2017 (1), 2017 Update (1), 2018 Update (2), 2023 Update (2)
  • One of each Topps Flagship Cubs card ever produced (including image variants), starting with base from 77-present - I've got a LONG way to go;-)

IN TRADES: I prefer to trade my dupes for cards I need from the same set or within a few years each way, but I do make trades all the time that violate that preference. Generally speaking, my cards are in pack fresh condition. I pack and ship carefully, and expect that we all do in this community. If a particular card of mine is NOT in pack fresh condition, I try very hard to note that with a condition indicator, and when possible, a note about what the defect(s) is(are). In these cases, comparable condition in return is of course acceptable. When making trades without those exceptions, I am looking for cards in the following conditions.

  • Pre 1975 - Probably would be ok with VG. Dinged corners acceptable, but not rips, tears, completely rounded corners, creases, or significant wax/gum stains. Centering no worse than 85/15.
  • 1975-1981 - OK with EX or better. No rounded corners, No creases, No gum/wax stains, no worse than 75/25 centering.
  • 1982-1991 - Has to be at least EX-MT. Centering 80/20 minimum.
  • 1992-present - Looking for NrMt or better. 

I'm aware that we all judge our cards a bit differently, but I subscribe to the general notion that a card's "grade" should be based on the entire package, e.g. a 75/25 off center card could have scalpel sharp corners and great color, so might suffice as better than the off-center defect would hurt it. I own fewer than 10 slabbed/graded cards, so more interested in the card's aesthetic appeal than the grade it might receive.

Finally, trade value does not have to be even to the penny. I'd like to move my cards in which I am less interested into the hands of fellow collectors who would value tham more than I do, and I hope that those I trade with feel the same. As much as my heart wants Beckett to be the guide it was when I grew up in the early 80s, I tend to use sold comps from the prior 90 days on eBay where those comps exist to come up with value when necessary, but when trading commons, 1 for 1 generally works for me. 

This is a hobby, and I am in it for the joy of collecting. It doesn't mean I wouldn't take some cash for a card that someone else will love more than I do, but "breaking even" is the ideal. When in doubt, shoot me a message and let's see what we can work out.

Thanks!

 

     
Quote:  
“We're all told at some point in time that we can no longer play the children's game, we just don't know when that's gonna be. Some of us are told at eighteen, some of us are told at forty, but we're all told.” - Moneyball


Feedback

100.00% Positive (282 Comments)

Mar 18, 2026 - 8:49PM
leftyscore
Rating: Positive

thank you, well handled, hope to trade again

Feb 15, 2026 - 9:37AM
Johnsogr
Rating: Positive

Thank you for another smooth trade with nice cards!

Jan 28, 2026 - 4:18PM
sues2blame
Rating: Positive

Perfect trade!

Jan 14, 2026 - 8:18PM
Sportzcommish
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the baseball help, David. I hope we can trade again.

Jan 13, 2026 - 4:33PM
ericcapemay
Rating: Positive

Great trade! Look forward to the next.

Dec 12, 2025 - 8:34PM
Auglaize99
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the excellent trade.

Nov 25, 2025 - 6:07PM
nwcardsupplies
Rating: Positive

excellent first trade, we can do it again soon

Nov 13, 2025 - 11:23AM
jdmx1
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade

Oct 15, 2025 - 3:22PM
sphoffman
Rating: Positive

Great trade, looking forward to the next one!

Oct 1, 2025 - 7:36AM
zwalter1
Rating: Positive

THanks for the great trade!

Sep 30, 2025 - 9:53PM
Vnbball
Rating: Positive

Great trade. Thank you.

Aug 21, 2025 - 3:39PM
SekhidGem
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade. Looking forward to trading again in the future.

Aug 13, 2025 - 1:14PM
Wingnut
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade!

Aug 2, 2025 - 10:58AM
EBshark1955
Rating: Positive

This guy runs the bank of baseball cards, yo!


Aug 2, 2025 - 11:16AM
Uncle Hilgy

It would be nice to run the bank of anything, but I appreciate the good word. 🤣

Jul 29, 2025 - 8:02PM
craigcollectscards
Rating: Positive

Thanks Uncle Hilgy! Let's run it back!

Jul 8, 2025 - 10:57PM
watbird
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade, always appreciate being able to add to my Jays collection :) Hope we can do more in the future!

Jul 7, 2025 - 8:43PM
RParsons17
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the great trade!

Jul 7, 2025 - 11:44AM
andrewervin
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the nice trade. I look forward to the next one.

Jul 1, 2025 - 7:20PM
howe9909
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade! Quick and easy!

Jun 30, 2025 - 10:43PM
Fremonthaus
Rating: Positive

Good cards and quick turnaround

Jun 30, 2025 - 4:54PM
opoohwan
Rating: Positive

Nice cards. Fast shipping. Can't wait to trade again

Jun 30, 2025 - 3:24PM
PaulGebauer
Rating: Positive

Excellent trader. First class trader all the way.

May 9, 2025 - 7:41PM
Chemo
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade

May 2, 2025 - 12:06PM
ST62382
Rating: Positive

Thank you for the great trade!

Apr 25, 2025 - 6:59PM
cwpetro
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade!

Apr 16, 2025 - 3:29PM
SouthForkSwaps
Rating: Positive

Cards received in great condition, in good packaging, and received quickly. Great trade, let’s do it again!

Apr 15, 2025 - 11:12AM
swk473
Rating: Positive

Thank you again for the great PWE trade of 80s oddball issues, how I miss those days as a kid! Hope we can connect again!

Apr 13, 2025 - 11:02AM
bawags1
Rating: Positive

Thank you for this nice trade

Apr 12, 2025 - 11:15AM
Raymets1
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the cool cards!

Apr 4, 2025 - 9:07AM
Abebauman
Rating: Positive

Great job. Thank you

Apr 1, 2025 - 3:32PM
Abebauman
Rating: Positive

Great job. Thank you

Mar 24, 2025 - 8:23PM
cardboardjones
Rating: Positive

Nice easy trade that really helped me with my team set. Thanks!

Mar 3, 2025 - 9:15AM
EBshark1955
Rating: Positive

Simply awesome trader. Y'all need to get with this guy!


Mar 3, 2025 - 5:59PM
Uncle Hilgy

You are very kind. Much appreciation!

Mar 1, 2025 - 3:50PM
jbostic
Rating: Positive

Cards arrived quick and safe!
Hope to trade with again.

Thank you!

Feb 24, 2025 - 12:33PM
ChicagoPatla
Rating: Positive

Great Trade! Great Communication! Looking forward to the next one! Thanks!

Feb 15, 2025 - 3:50PM
GRayMCards
Rating: Positive

Nice easy trade! Looking forward to the next one!

Feb 4, 2025 - 6:45PM
bcmeeker
Rating: Positive

Thanks again, David!

Jan 25, 2025 - 4:42PM
jbostic
Rating: Positive

Cards arrived quick and safe!
Hope to trade with again.

Thank you!

Jan 18, 2025 - 4:25PM
leftyscore
Rating: Positive

Honest man, handled transaction well, looking forward to more trades

Jan 18, 2025 - 4:22PM
leftyscore
Rating: Positive

honest man, handles transactions well, thank you till our next one

Jan 13, 2025 - 5:48PM
Junk_Wax_Junkie
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade!

Jan 8, 2025 - 8:53PM
njavgjoe
Rating: Positive

Thanks for another trade! Glad we could help each other.

Jan 6, 2025 - 10:13AM
661collectibles
Rating: Positive

Amazing to deal with!!!

Jan 1, 2025 - 5:07PM
biggiocollector07
Rating: Positive

Thanks for a great trade!

Dec 30, 2024 - 4:50PM
Orry04
Rating: Positive

Great looking cards. Thanks for the trade. Hope to do it again soon.

Dec 27, 2024 - 7:02PM
Johnsogr
Rating: Positive

Thank you for the smooth trade with nice cards!

Dec 18, 2024 - 2:26PM
Mihome316
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade...

Nov 9, 2024 - 3:58PM
bcmeeker
Rating: Positive

Great trade...Thanks, David!

Nov 8, 2024 - 11:55AM
TheHawk
Rating: Positive

Thanks for another fantastic trade and help with my set builds!

Oct 30, 2024 - 5:16PM
Kelis45
Rating: Positive

Perfect trade out atlantic thank you so much !!!

Oct 29, 2024 - 12:14PM
sgorga001
Rating: Positive

Great cards! Thanks for getting me closer on my 2018 update. Hope to do it again soon

Oct 22, 2024 - 9:59PM
Mrwhite1978
Rating: Positive

Thanks for a great trade

Oct 19, 2024 - 7:30AM
Nippy Jones
Rating: Positive

Great cards and a great trade.

Oct 6, 2024 - 9:48AM
cdorso
Rating: Positive

Thanks for another quick and easy trade!

Oct 5, 2024 - 1:50PM
Baseballtep
Rating: Positive

Thank You for the trade!

Oct 4, 2024 - 12:11AM
bcmeeker
Rating: Positive

Always a great trade...Thanks, David.

Oct 1, 2024 - 8:08AM
jsteved
Rating: Positive

Great trade

Sep 21, 2024 - 4:30PM
nyygregory
Rating: Positive

Thanks for a great trade and fast shipping.

Sep 21, 2024 - 2:45PM
sporch10
Rating: Positive

Nice vintage trade thanks!

Sep 14, 2024 - 3:47PM
Junk_Wax_Junkie
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade!

Sep 6, 2024 - 7:00PM
MichiganFan9
Rating: Positive

Great trade

Sep 3, 2024 - 5:31PM
LKroyals
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the amazing trade!

Sep 2, 2024 - 9:07PM
taxelson
Rating: Positive

Fantastic trade!! Hope to make another trade again soon.

Aug 23, 2024 - 1:00PM
wischeese
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the easy trade and nice cards

Jul 14, 2024 - 4:15PM
bcmeeker
Rating: Positive

Nice cards...better than advertised, in fact. Thanks, David!

Jul 10, 2024 - 11:19AM
pksteinberg
Rating: Positive

Excellent trade. Superb cards. Shipped fast and secure. An ideal trade. Thank you!

Jun 18, 2024 - 2:45PM
Aschroyer
Rating: Positive

Thanks for another nice and easy deal!

Jun 18, 2024 - 1:06PM
tenlbpain
Rating: Positive

Great cards, great trading partner. Looking forward to more in the future!

Jun 10, 2024 - 6:49PM
sporch10
Rating: Positive

Nice trade, hope we can do more!

Jun 1, 2024 - 11:07AM
nyygregory
Rating: Positive

Thanks for a great trade, I hope we do it again.

May 31, 2024 - 6:42PM
smitha1
Rating: Positive

Thanks for some nice set hits.

May 13, 2024 - 8:16PM
travis_january
Rating: Positive

Great trade, cards arrived quick and secure.

May 1, 2024 - 3:29PM
Hultberg16
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the easy trade. Enjoy your cards. Matt

May 1, 2024 - 1:24PM
TxRyan
Rating: Positive

Great small trade. Thank you!!!

Apr 30, 2024 - 8:13PM
jt58203
Rating: Positive

Very nice PWE, thank you!!

Apr 27, 2024 - 4:29PM
brcdad
Rating: Positive

Thank you!

Apr 13, 2024 - 1:49PM
bcmeeker
Rating: Positive

Easy trade. Thanks, David!

Apr 8, 2024 - 7:17PM
slwcards
Rating: Positive

Nice PWE trade! Let's do another.

Apr 3, 2024 - 2:50PM
JoshSamBob
Rating: Positive

Quick and easy. Well-packaged. Thanks!

Apr 2, 2024 - 5:37PM
Nickster8074
Rating: Positive

Super well packaged PWE trade, quick shipping. Excellent experience! Hope I've got more trade matching with you in the future!

Mar 30, 2024 - 10:53AM
herkojerko
Rating: Positive

Excellent trade Thanks David

Mar 24, 2024 - 7:59AM
sspeegle
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade and the help completing a set! Hope we match up again.

Mar 20, 2024 - 3:08PM
Benjac33
Rating: Positive

Thanks for another great trade!

Mar 20, 2024 - 6:22AM
Cardsrule
Rating: Positive

Great cards. I look forward to trading again in the future.

Mar 15, 2024 - 8:35PM
birdrules
Rating: Positive

Another fine trade. Thanks!

Mar 8, 2024 - 9:20PM
Junk_Wax_Junkie
Rating: Positive

Awesome trade, appreciate the extra fun stuff!

Mar 4, 2024 - 9:19PM
holmes9139
Rating: Positive

Great to trade with, thanks!

Mar 3, 2024 - 5:38PM
uncfan505
Rating: Positive

Thanks for a great trade!

Mar 2, 2024 - 11:01AM
picksruth
Rating: Positive

Another great trade - hope there are more to come!

Mar 1, 2024 - 6:15PM
Mwhales
Rating: Positive

Another great trade, thanks!!

Feb 23, 2024 - 7:17AM
Oldschoolcards
Rating: Positive

Appreciate the trade - thanks!

Feb 22, 2024 - 2:10PM
cardboardjones
Rating: Positive

Great trader! Hope to do more in the future.

Feb 21, 2024 - 7:18PM
14Fusionguy
Rating: Positive

Great trading partner.

Feb 20, 2024 - 7:21PM
OfficerZero
Rating: Positive

Great trade

Feb 16, 2024 - 11:07PM
Dmurry
Rating: Positive

Great trade Beautiful cards. Thanks Again!!!

Feb 11, 2024 - 12:57PM
capewood
Rating: Positive

Thanks for suggesting such a great trade!

Feb 10, 2024 - 5:06PM
Johnsogr
Rating: Positive

Thank you for another smooth trade with nice cards!

Feb 9, 2024 - 6:16PM
abide
Rating: Positive

thanks for the easy peezy trade

Feb 4, 2024 - 7:55PM
birdrules
Rating: Positive

Nice, easy trade. Thanks!

Jan 30, 2024 - 4:57PM
Aschroyer
Rating: Positive

Another nice and easy deal!

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