althib

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Member Since:   7/17/2019
Last Login:   10/26/2023
Points:   3,262
Location:   100 Miles East of Montreal, Canada
     
Collection:   80,901 cards
Collects:  

I trade cards to build baseball, hockey and some miscellaneous sports / non-sport sets. I also PC Felipe Alou, Derek Aucoin, Steve Begin, Jennifer Botterill, Kevin Dineen, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Bob Kudelski, Manon Rheaume and P.J. Stock as well. I do not buy cards. I also have a sweet spot for oddball / food issue / regional sets. New cards are regularly added to my FT/S list and all the cards I list here are NRMT or EX unless specified and I expect the same of you.

I don't collect micro-variations (dots, stars, copyright marks, holograms, printing plate codes...), they're not fun to search and I dislike the incessant frequency with which new ones are added. Seriously, what's the point if you gotta need to use a magnifier glass to check out if there's a dot on the back of a 1991 Fleer? However, I do all my best to check all my cards and to keep my lists up to date, but please ask me first, if micro-variations matter to you. The site really needs some way of opting out of micro-variations (just a default / any var. / unverified option for each card).

Besides helping to complete our collections one step closer each time, the opportunity would be nice to have traded with all the states, provinces and territories of North America. On this site only, I traded with members in 46 states, D.C., 9 provinces, N.W.T. and overseas. I can't wait to have a trade in Alaska, Delaware, North Dakota, Wyoming, Manitoba, Nunavut and Yukon. However, if you don't live in the above jurisdictions, you're still more than welcome to trade with me. No trade to Russia, Belarus and Iran.

I'm an easy going, helpful and patient guy, but here's now my turn to announce that my NO TRADE LIST is growing due to an increased lack of civility on the forums and the full site. If (1) you nitpick and/or always have an opinion on anything and/or act like you own the site and you're not Admin or (2) you do not respond to counters or decline without expressing a reason or don't PM me to ask more time after several days of wait or (3) you send me ridiculous off-balanced offers or (4) you accept the trade and you can't mail your cards in a timely manner or you send me loose or severly damaged cards or (5) have a brand new (empty) account without info / feedback and ask for valuable cards or (6) you clearly didn't read my profile (ask first, at least) and ask me to buy your cards, then chances are that you just won a place on my NO TRADE LIST regardless of how much I may want what you have.

I am fine with shipping cards in single or multiple PWEs, if the cards are properly packaged. Also, I don't mind large or small transactions, but I currently prefer trades with 10 to 20 cards going each way or at least that the cards carry more value than the postage. I usually ship the same or the next business day. Just remember that Canada Post doesn't pick up or deliver on Saturday and Sunday.

International shipping is very easy, but it costs more for BOTH traders (not just from the U.S.). Here are some tips to save on shipping costs to Canada: use PWEs (Plain White Envelopes) and avoid bubble envelopes, plastic boxes and big stacks of cards. Ship as flat as you can (cut 9 pocket pages in 3 rows and insert 4-5 cards in each pocket). The more it looks like a greeting card or documents mailed in a regular letter instead of a package, the more it tends to be cheaper to ship. Current U.S. to Canada first class postage rate (up to 2 oz) is $1.40 and if non-machinable, $1.79. If you don't have Global Forever stamps handy, three regular Forever stamps work as well. There's also no need to pay $14.85 for shipping with international tracking, because it is just too expensive, it will be way slower to arrive and Canada Post won't track your postal item anyway. Overall, postal service tends to be slower in Canada and at times a bit harder to predict, but it is as reliable as in the U. S.. Lastly, no cross-border shipping by Fedex or UPS: they charge $40.00+ custom brokerage on each and every package they handle no matter if it is duty free or not.

A.S.

     


Feedback

100.00% Positive (835 Comments)

Jun 4, 2020 - 1:17PM
Tmac7
Rating: Positive

another awesome trade....with an awesome trader........thanks...

Jun 3, 2020 - 6:52PM
sheepboy
Rating: Positive

great trade, awesome cards!

Jun 3, 2020 - 3:51PM
cmalloyy
Rating: Positive

Great trade, will definitely trade with again in the future.

Jun 3, 2020 - 3:02PM
mrmike
Rating: Positive

Good trade looking forward to more

Jun 3, 2020 - 12:39PM
galemann
Rating: Positive

Great trade!
thank you muchly!

Jun 3, 2020 - 12:17PM
Tgrs_4_me
Rating: Positive

Perfect! Thank you! Looking forward to the next.

Jun 3, 2020 - 11:09AM
Gasypo30
Rating: Positive

Thanks for a great trade!

Jun 3, 2020 - 7:33AM
AwgyDawgy
Rating: Positive

Great simple trade. I wouldn't mind more in the future. Thank you!

Jun 2, 2020 - 9:44PM
flyers4life
Rating: Positive

Another great trade. Hope to trade with again. Thanks JF

Jun 2, 2020 - 5:17PM
Lightningfan7609
Rating: Positive

Another excellent trade! Thanks again.

Jun 1, 2020 - 5:42PM
ravensray52
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade

Jun 1, 2020 - 4:19PM
Shaw Racing
Rating: Positive

One of my favorite traders on here. Cards are always great and communication is even better. Cant wait for the next one

Jun 1, 2020 - 11:25AM
Bruno162
Rating: Positive

Nice little trade completed. Looking forward to more.

May 31, 2020 - 4:39PM
chemistclete
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade. Hope we can trade again soon

May 31, 2020 - 1:10PM
Sportzcommish
Rating: Positive

Received very nice cards to fill some insert sets among other items. I hope we can trade again, JF.

May 31, 2020 - 1:08PM
Joshua825
Rating: Positive

Nice easy trade, will gladly trade with again!

May 30, 2020 - 10:06PM
George Hayes
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade.

May 30, 2020 - 1:25PM
rencherg
Rating: Positive

Another great trade. Cards came fast and they are in great shape. Hope we can trade again.

May 28, 2020 - 6:22PM
herbinator
Rating: Positive

Another great trade , thanks JF

Shane

May 27, 2020 - 10:32PM
Tmac7
Rating: Positive

great trade...great trader.......thanks

May 27, 2020 - 11:44AM
jmkidd
Rating: Positive

Great Trade!!!

May 26, 2020 - 5:46PM
waldemar wild
Rating: Positive

Another excellent trade. Thanks.

May 26, 2020 - 4:38PM
PapaG321
Rating: Positive

Yet another smooth and seamless trade. More to come to be sure. Thanks again.

May 25, 2020 - 11:14PM
Bizzork
Rating: Positive

Another great trade, thanks much!

May 25, 2020 - 10:14PM
RonEaston
Rating: Positive

Fast and easy. Cards are in great condition. Thank you.

May 25, 2020 - 10:05PM
DukeyDevil
Rating: Positive

Completed a nice trade. Looking forward to future trades.

May 25, 2020 - 12:48PM
CrazieJoe
Rating: Positive

Another excellent trade, thank you kindly!

May 25, 2020 - 12:33PM
ariccio
Rating: Positive

Thanks for another easy trade. Great trading partner. Hope to do another one soon.

May 21, 2020 - 11:01PM
HookedSince68
Rating: Positive

Fantastic trader! We've done several trades now and each one has been very smooth. A++++++

May 21, 2020 - 1:07PM
Bob4956
Rating: Positive

Another perfect trade! Let’s see what else we can do. Thanks again.

May 20, 2020 - 10:42PM
torald
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the great trade :)

May 20, 2020 - 9:08PM
Orry04
Rating: Positive

Great looking cards. Thanks for the trade. Ready for the next one.

May 20, 2020 - 12:18PM
galemann
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade!

May 18, 2020 - 5:27PM
RoyalChief
Rating: Positive

Thanks for another great trade! Cards look great.

May 16, 2020 - 5:18PM
yrrcwc
Rating: Positive

Another great trade with althib. Many more to come, I'm sure.

May 15, 2020 - 1:22PM
Bassbunny22
Rating: Positive

Another outstanding trade! Thanks again. Hope we can do another very soon.

May 14, 2020 - 9:08AM
MattnMiller
Rating: Positive

Great trader! worth the extra postage to Canada from the US. Look forward to more trades soon

May 12, 2020 - 12:56PM
sandyrusty
Rating: Positive

Not sure how many trades we have had but another good one in the books. Thanks!

May 12, 2020 - 6:30AM
chet9
Rating: Positive

Great trader,smooth deal.

May 11, 2020 - 2:57PM
BigOinPa
Rating: Positive

Nice trade...Hope to make more trades with......

May 11, 2020 - 11:31AM
Lugnut80
Rating: Positive

Great trade thanks again!

May 9, 2020 - 2:42PM
herbinator
Rating: Positive

great trade looking forward to more

shane

May 7, 2020 - 8:33PM
hemmel
Rating: Positive

Nice PWE Trade

May 7, 2020 - 3:35PM
Gasypo30
Rating: Positive

Another great trade! Thanks!

May 5, 2020 - 9:02PM
DustinDutra13
Rating: Positive

Great trade--appreciate the patience with the postal service in my neck of the woods

May 5, 2020 - 6:33PM
alan nyc
Rating: Positive

Great trade! Thank you so much!

May 4, 2020 - 7:58PM
AirPete
Rating: Positive

Thank you for the trade.

May 4, 2020 - 6:03PM
madballboy
Rating: Positive

another great trade

May 4, 2020 - 5:41PM
CKBeber329
Rating: Positive

Always great trading with!!

May 4, 2020 - 3:41PM
Bob4956
Rating: Positive

Big trade went great! Thanks again.

May 4, 2020 - 2:46PM
PapaG321
Rating: Positive

Another great and flawless trade. Thanks again.

May 4, 2020 - 1:34PM
waldemar wild
Rating: Positive

Great trade, cards came in great shape. Thanks again.

May 4, 2020 - 8:57AM
Tigerfan22
Rating: Positive

Thanks again for the trade

May 4, 2020 - 5:39AM
sandyrusty
Rating: Positive

Another great trade in the books. Thanks much!

Apr 30, 2020 - 3:32PM
andyroy3
Rating: Positive

Nice trade, smooth transaction. Great trader.

Apr 28, 2020 - 1:42PM
rencherg
Rating: Positive

My first Canadian trade. Process was easier than I thought it would be, thanks for the coaching on postage. Great trade, cards came fast. Hope to trade again.

Apr 21, 2020 - 1:48PM
Shaw Racing
Rating: Positive

Another Trade with this member, Great communication and cards are always top notch, Look forward to many more

Apr 20, 2020 - 9:14PM
Tmac7
Rating: Positive

thanks for the trade.....awesome as always....thanks for being understanding as i need to come up with a better way of getting them to you..

Apr 17, 2020 - 5:25PM
capsboy
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade!

Apr 17, 2020 - 1:50PM
HookedSince68
Rating: Positive

One of my favorite trading partners. A+++

Apr 14, 2020 - 11:06PM
fordwaters
Rating: Positive

Another spectacular trade. Thank you so much!
---Ford

Apr 14, 2020 - 12:26PM
otisthelab
Rating: Positive

Another good trade excellent cards

Apr 10, 2020 - 11:35AM
Tmac7
Rating: Positive

another great trade....awesome trader..thanks...

Apr 8, 2020 - 12:48PM
Lightningfan7609
Rating: Positive

Another excellent trade from across the border. Thanks for the cards!

Apr 8, 2020 - 3:27AM
Bassbunny22
Rating: Positive

Super fast shipping. Would love to trade with again!

Apr 6, 2020 - 5:52PM
HookedSince68
Rating: Positive

Great communication. Excellent trader. Highly recommend!!

Apr 6, 2020 - 5:44PM
kdinthejaw
Rating: Positive

Excellent trader and TCDB member. Thank you very much for the trade and the extras!

Apr 6, 2020 - 11:49AM
Gasypo30
Rating: Positive

THanks for a great trade!

Mar 27, 2020 - 2:54PM
yrrcwc
Rating: Positive

I really like trading with althib. Every transaction is smooth and efficient.

Mar 18, 2020 - 12:25PM
otisthelab
Rating: Positive

Thanks for the great trade

Mar 10, 2020 - 7:58PM
sheepboy
Rating: Positive

great trade, awesome cards!

Mar 5, 2020 - 4:16PM
Mscott713
Rating: Positive

Made my first trade, US to Canada and worked out great.

Mar 5, 2020 - 2:11PM
fordwaters
Rating: Positive

Another fantastic trade! Thank you!
---Ford

Mar 5, 2020 - 1:22PM
sandyrusty
Rating: Positive

A good sized trade well worth the effort. Thanks much!

Mar 3, 2020 - 7:57AM
DukeyDevil
Rating: Positive

Completed a nice trade and I'm looking forward to future trades.

Mar 2, 2020 - 9:32PM
CrazieJoe
Rating: Positive

Another great trade, much appreciated!

Mar 2, 2020 - 11:22AM
hawkking
Rating: Positive

Catching up on old Feedback I missed giving. Great trade. Thank you. Joe

Feb 27, 2020 - 5:38PM
rmitchell6700
Rating: Positive

Great first trade, look forward to more in the future!

Feb 27, 2020 - 4:34PM
scrubeenie
Rating: Positive

Great trade, smooth transaction from Canada to the U.S. Thanks!

Feb 27, 2020 - 4:18PM
bergquister
Rating: Positive

Awesome trader, mint condition cards, thanks a bunch.

Feb 26, 2020 - 5:47PM
Classicshowcar
Rating: Positive

easy trade, hope to do more in the future
transaction tres facile, j'espere en faire d'autre dans le future

Merci

Feb 26, 2020 - 8:06AM
Wallu
Rating: Positive

Great trade. Everything smooth as silk. Good communication and fast delivery! ++++

Feb 24, 2020 - 8:37PM
madballboy
Rating: Positive

another great trade

Feb 24, 2020 - 1:20PM
Tmac7
Rating: Positive

another great trade ......thanks

Feb 23, 2020 - 9:57AM
Tgrs_4_me
Rating: Positive

Very happy with my cards. I am amazed at how quickly his package came from Canada. Hope to do more trades in the future.

Feb 21, 2020 - 12:04PM
tenlbpain
Rating: Positive

Another smooth and easy trade. Thanks as always!

Feb 20, 2020 - 9:09PM
ntlwhlr
Rating: Positive

Thank you for the trade and great cards!

Feb 20, 2020 - 8:33PM
Killtaker
Rating: Positive

Great trade, Thanks!

Feb 19, 2020 - 6:03PM
WallyCub
Rating: Positive

Good deal. Good trader.

Feb 19, 2020 - 3:20PM
mrmike
Rating: Positive

Nice trade and he was patient with my issue with the lady at the post office. Good communication and would love to trade again

Feb 19, 2020 - 2:56PM
flyers4life
Rating: Positive

Another great trade. Hope to do more. Thanks for the extra

Feb 19, 2020 - 2:43PM
mrmike
Rating: Positive

Nice trade and he was patient with my issue with the lady at the post office. Good communication and would love to trade again

Feb 17, 2020 - 5:19PM
chemistclete
Rating: Positive

Excellent trade. Hope we can trade again soon.

Feb 17, 2020 - 11:50AM
@SWLVguy
Rating: Positive

Excellent trader. The Canadian postage system comes through again!

Feb 15, 2020 - 8:20PM
George Hayes
Rating: Positive

Another great trade. Thanks for the help with my wantlists.

Feb 15, 2020 - 6:48AM
robert1962
Rating: Positive

once again many thanks for awesome trade

Feb 13, 2020 - 7:39PM
andyroy3
Rating: Positive

Nice cards, smooth transaction. Thanks for the trade.

Feb 12, 2020 - 1:43PM
Tmac7
Rating: Positive

another great traded....well packaged.....hope all of mine got there safe and sound..thanks

Feb 10, 2020 - 5:30PM
RoyalChief
Rating: Positive

Great cards! Great trader. Highly recommended!! Thanks JF

Feb 10, 2020 - 12:58PM
Lugnut80
Rating: Positive

Great trade thanks again!

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