Member Since:
3/25/2020
Last Login:
5/7/2024
Points:
1,575
Location:
Illinois, United States
Collection:
84,632 cards
Collects:
PC includes:
Each Topps Base/Traded/Update Set cards for all HOF players *Completed: Puckett, Boggs, Sandberg, Gwynn, Ripken, Larkin, Thomas, Glavine, Smoltz, R.Johnson, Pedro, Piazza, Hoffman, Guerrero, Chipper, Edgar, Mussina, Rivera, Halladay, Mauer, Beltre & Helton...2 or fewer away from completing Brett, Yount, Murray, Molitor, Rice, Dawson, Alomar, Maddux, Biggio, Griffey, Bagwell, I-Rod, Trammell, Morris, Baines, Simmons, Jeter, Walker, Big Papi & Crime Dog - 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, 1999 & 2019-2022...10 or fewer away from completing 1983 (1), 1994 (2), 1995 (1), 1996 (4), 1998 (3), 2000 (9), 2010 (6), 2011 (8), 2012 (5), 2015 (4), 2015 Update (1), 2016 (7), 2016 Update (1), 2017 (7), 2017 Update (1), 2018 (1), 2018 Update (3), 2023 (3) One of each Topps Cubs card ever produced, 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!
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100.00% Positive (210 Comments)
Thanks for the easy trade. Enjoy your cards. Matt
May 1, 2024 - 1:24PMTxRyan Rating: Positive
Great small trade. Thank you!!!
Apr 30, 2024 - 8:13PMjt58203 Rating: Positive
Very nice PWE, thank you!!
Apr 27, 2024 - 4:29PMbrcdad Rating: Positive
Apr 13, 2024 - 1:49PMbcmeeker Rating: Positive
Easy trade. Thanks, David!
Apr 8, 2024 - 7:17PMslwcards Rating: Positive
Nice PWE trade! Let's do another.
Quick and easy. Well-packaged. Thanks!
Super well packaged PWE trade, quick shipping. Excellent experience! Hope I've got more trade matching with you in the future!
Excellent trade Thanks David
Mar 24, 2024 - 7:59AMsspeegle Rating: Positive
Thanks for the trade and the help completing a set! Hope we match up again.
Mar 20, 2024 - 3:08PMBenjac33 Rating: Positive
Thanks for another great trade!
Mar 20, 2024 - 6:22AMCardsrule Rating: Positive
Great cards. I look forward to trading again in the future.
Mar 15, 2024 - 8:35PMbirdrules Rating: Positive
Another fine trade. Thanks!
Awesome trade, appreciate the extra fun stuff!
Great to trade with, thanks!
Mar 3, 2024 - 5:38PMuncfan505 Rating: Positive
Thanks for a great trade!
Mar 2, 2024 - 11:01AMpicksruth Rating: Positive
Another great trade - hope there are more to come!
Mar 1, 2024 - 6:15PMMwhales Rating: Positive
Another great trade, thanks!!
Appreciate the trade - thanks!
Great trader! Hope to do more in the future.
Feb 16, 2024 - 11:07PMDmurry Rating: Positive
Great trade Beautiful cards. Thanks Again!!!
Feb 11, 2024 - 12:57PMcapewood Rating: Positive
Thanks for suggesting such a great trade!
Feb 10, 2024 - 5:06PMJohnsogr Rating: Positive
Thank you for another smooth trade with nice cards!
Feb 9, 2024 - 6:16PMabide Rating: Positive
thanks for the easy peezy trade
Feb 4, 2024 - 7:55PMbirdrules Rating: Positive
Nice, easy trade. Thanks!
Jan 30, 2024 - 4:57PMAschroyer Rating: Positive
Another nice and easy deal!
Jan 28, 2024 - 7:29PMbblair24 Rating: Positive
Thanks for the trade! Nice adds to my O's PC! Hope we can match up again soon!
Another great trade! Thanks for helping me with the 2012 Topps Baseball set.
Jan 22, 2024 - 8:02PMArby85 Rating: Positive
Jan 8, 2024 - 2:43PMJohnsogr Rating: Positive
Thank you for the smooth trade with nice cards!
Jan 1, 2024 - 1:07PMdtgoforth Rating: Positive
Quick and easy. Appreciate the trade.
Dec 11, 2023 - 3:39PMsporch10 Rating: Positive
Dec 5, 2023 - 11:55PMbcmeeker Rating: Positive
Nice little trade that filled some needs...Thanks!
Oct 21, 2023 - 4:50PMyobshabob Rating: Positive
Great trading experience. Pleasure doing business with you.
Oct 19, 2023 - 7:48PMMiabert1 Rating: Positive
Great trade. Thanks for the excellent cards. Hope to trade again.
Oct 19, 2023 - 9:10AMTheHawk Rating: Positive
Thanks for the great trade and help with my set build. Cards are fantastic! Highly recommended as a trade partner!
Oct 18, 2023 - 8:20PMSpinmove Rating: Positive
Great trade! Thanks, Uncle Hilgy!
Oct 18, 2023 - 6:53PM88gibby Rating: Positive
Thanks for the trade David, the upgrades are fantastic!
Excellent trade, thank you!
Oct 13, 2023 - 10:53PMMCJP300 Rating: Positive
Thanks for the offer and trade. Cards in excellent condition and well-packaged.
Oct 12, 2023 - 12:47PMbblair24 Rating: Positive
Thanks for another easy trade! Hope we can match up again soon!
Oct 7, 2023 - 2:43PMsporch10 Rating: Positive
Thanks for all the White Sox!
Thank you for the set help! Good trade.
Oct 1, 2023 - 7:31PMJohnsogr Rating: Positive
Thank you for another smooth trade with nice cards!
Sep 26, 2023 - 6:42PMMwhales Rating: Positive
Another nice trade, thanks!!
Sep 19, 2023 - 8:59AMsspeegle Rating: Positive
Thanks for the trade - cards look great. Hope we match up again.
Sep 18, 2023 - 7:38PMRedsfan Rating: Positive
Quick easy trade. Excellent communication.
Aug 30, 2023 - 7:57AMsspeegle Rating: Positive
Thanks for the trade - cards look great. Hope we match up again.
Jul 29, 2023 - 5:18PMBobbyL Rating: Positive
Another nice, smooth trade! Thanks for your help, hope to trade again.
Jul 3, 2023 - 4:49PMMELSALE Rating: Positive
A++++ trader: Another great trade. Cards were excellent, crisp and sharp. Looking forward to our next trade.
Jun 21, 2023 - 11:15AMawccook Rating: Positive
Jun 21, 2023 - 5:13AMMELSALE Rating: Positive
Very good trader. Good communications, cards were shipped quickly, packaged well, cards were in great condition. Hope to trade again in the future.
Jun 16, 2023 - 11:06AMYmmat Rating: Positive
Outstanding trader with high integrity level. Happy to trade with again.
May 31, 2023 - 2:33PMYmmat Rating: Positive
Great trade. Nice cards. Here's to new friends.
May 30, 2023 - 9:41PMOrry04 Rating: Positive
Great trade. Easy to complete
May 28, 2023 - 12:10AMMokolai Rating: Positive
May 26, 2023 - 4:02PMbrianJ83 Rating: Positive
Great cards, thanks for the trade
May 25, 2023 - 8:11PMNetScans Rating: Positive
May 23, 2023 - 1:48PM49ants Rating: Positive
May 22, 2023 - 10:18AMMHLayton Rating: Positive
May 19, 2023 - 9:55PMegreenwo Rating: Positive
Great trade thank you for the help with my 2018 Topps set!!
Nice cards. Quick and easy trade.
Great trade and trader, can't wait to match again!
May 7, 2023 - 8:18PMMViP Rating: Positive
May 6, 2023 - 7:18PMbbcards56 Rating: Positive
2 great cards received in excellent condition!
May 4, 2023 - 5:43PMteLEW Rating: Positive
May 1, 2023 - 2:58PMppercy888 Rating: Positive
My new favorite Uncle! Another nice trade, looking forward to the next one.
Apr 29, 2023 - 10:00AMchnuge82 Rating: Positive
Quick and easy transaction. Well packaged and in condition described. Thanks for the nice trade. Enjoy the cards uncle Hilgy!
Apr 28, 2023 - 7:38PMkcjays Rating: Positive
No issues, no problems.
Great cards, great trade, great experience!
Thanks for a great trade!
Great trade partner. Cards arrived quickly. Looking forward to the next one! Thanks!
Mar 15, 2023 - 11:29AMmjd64 Rating: Positive
Thanks for the great trade and hopefully we can trade again in the future!
Mar 6, 2023 - 10:45PMteLEW Rating: Positive
Mar 6, 2023 - 1:49PMppercy888 Rating: Positive
Thank You, Uncle Hilgy for the great trade! Hope we can trade again.
Feb 11, 2023 - 10:44PMTigers727 Rating: Positive
Thanks for all the great Tiger cards. Very much appreciated.
Feb 4, 2023 - 4:11PMNetScans Rating: Positive
Jan 31, 2023 - 9:56PMldtaft Rating: Positive
Jan 12, 2023 - 6:39AMtorcato Rating: Positive
Simple and easy PWE trade. Good communication, nice looking cards. Thanks.
Easy transaction, would do business with again.
Jan 4, 2023 - 3:11PMbcmeeker Rating: Positive
Another very solid trade...Thanks a lot!
Jan 4, 2023 - 2:14PMMatt9975 Rating: Positive
Dec 22, 2022 - 4:39PMbcmeeker Rating: Positive
Solid trade. Thanks for the help with my '85 set!
Dec 19, 2022 - 7:56AMFAMDaddy Rating: Positive
Excellent trade with a great Trading Partner! Looking forward to more in the coming New Year!!
Dec 10, 2022 - 6:05PMbbcards56 Rating: Positive
2 great cards received in excellent condition!
Dec 10, 2022 - 4:26PMstvargo Rating: Positive
Great deal very happy with it.
