ohoffm

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Member Since:   11/2/2020
Last Login:   5/3/2024
Points:   108
Location:   IL, United States
     
Collection:   69,513 cards
Collects:  

The vast majority of my collection comes from packs from the late 70's to the early 90's.  Always kept in a smoke free home.  The late 70's cards and early 80's were well handled and won't be fetching any PSA 10s.  Did a very good job after that keeping cards in binders/sleeves/top loaders so they are in better shape.

  I started out as a set builder but then stepped away from the hobby for a while (mid 90s) due the pack prices being too expensive and there being way too many sets to build.  I came back for a while in late 90's with a mission to complete a lifetime Cubs Topps set.  This limited my scope to something I could realistically complete and I was a good portion of the way there already.  In January 2020, I saw a movie about a guy that decided his cards were worthless and burned them and somehow that sparked me to go the opposite way and try to complete that lifetime Cubs set. 

  My lifetime Topps Cubs set is now complete.  I consider all Cubs cards as premium cards as I am a lifelong fan. I try not to include a lot of my Cubs in trade proposals because while they are premium to me they may not be to you. I am currently looking for cards in this order:

  1. Current Topps Cubs cards to maintain my lifetime set
  2. Cubs Topps cards from before I was born
  3. non Topps Cubs that I don't currently own
  4. filling in blanks for my non Cub favorite players
  5. 2021 Topps yellow to complete that set

  I am open to trade and have lots of duplicates that I am adding to my trade list and also have been trying to update my wantlist to fill in my blanks.  I am not really into graded cards, relics, autos, or limited cards and try to stick with base sets which are raw for my collection.  It makes more sense to me to trade on here rather than buy on ebay.  I like helping other collectors out with what they need and they can help me out in return.  I am partial to the collector that really enjoys the cards rather than a business entity that is trying to make a buck on them.

  A great trade for me would be 18 commons in a PWE that I need (hopefully Cubs) for 18 commons in a PWE that you need.  I made a video detailiing my PWE trade process.  I also made a part 2 to that video in which I go over how to package and send a PWE.

  I tend to consider site pricing when making an offer.  I know that it is not perfect but is theoretically imperfect the same on both sides.  I am open to a counter because I am guessing what cards you would want based on your wantlist and you actually know.  

Please do not use scotch tape on the inside of any of the card packaging and use painters tape instead.  Scotch tape is a nightmare to get off plus mint cards and sticky residue are a bad combination.

Tips for proposing a trade with me

  • Cards are on my trade list because they are duplicates and not because I think they are junk and am trying to get rid of them on a fire sale
  • Staying within the era (modern for modern or vintage for vintage) is good since I save my vintage for other vintage that I need
  • Don't ask for inserts, stars, and hot rookies for commons in return
  • It is human nature to try to slant the transaction in your favor,  do your best to realize that and don't do it
     
Quote:  
The easiest way is rarely the best way

Feedback

100.00% Positive (291 Comments)

Nov 27, 2021 - 8:03PM
Cubs99		Rating: Positive

My first trade and it was great, thank you for the nice cards and perfect transaction. Looking forward to more.

Nov 27, 2021 - 9:17AM
hershey		Rating: Positive

Thank you for Another Most Excellent Trade...

Nov 21, 2021 - 9:10PM
TonyZ		Rating: Positive

Great trade! Thanks. Hope we can do more soon.

Nov 19, 2021 - 7:49PM
KeDo		Rating: Positive

Another great trade!

Nov 17, 2021 - 7:01AM
MarcoD70		Rating: Positive

Great trading partner

Nov 16, 2021 - 1:50PM
kin9pin5		Rating: Positive

Great, smooth trade!

Nov 15, 2021 - 3:12PM
yrrcwc		Rating: Positive

Bill - Thank you for a great first trade. I hope there are many more to come.

Nov 15, 2021 - 9:31AM
acasebol		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the great trade!

Nov 13, 2021 - 4:51PM
HookedSince68		Rating: Positive

Always a pleasure dealing with this member. Thanks for the extra cards!!

Nov 13, 2021 - 4:03PM
CraigM		Rating: Positive

Another great trade with a great trading partner!

Nov 2, 2021 - 6:36AM
Bldrprof		Rating: Positive

Great trade both sides get what they need look forward to more trades

Nov 1, 2021 - 7:42PM
RedSoxChip		Rating: Positive

Great cards!!! Great trade!!!

Oct 30, 2021 - 2:23PM
yankeedad69		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade

Oct 25, 2021 - 2:55PM
lpb331		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade! Hope to do another sometime!

Oct 20, 2021 - 5:30PM
Musclebeech		Rating: Positive

Another nice trade. Thanks!

Oct 20, 2021 - 11:54AM
rabinfw		Rating: Positive

Thanks for trading!

Oct 17, 2021 - 8:38PM
Speks		Rating: Positive

Thanks for an awesome trade! Hope we can connect again

Oct 16, 2021 - 12:48PM
chadslagter		Rating: Positive

⚾⚾ perfect trade. thanks! ⚾⚾

Oct 15, 2021 - 4:35PM
dlackey		Rating: Positive

Great trade. Thanks

Oct 13, 2021 - 4:11PM
T206		Rating: Positive

great cards and a great trader. thank you for the 1991 stadium club luis gonzalez rookie card for the extra

Oct 10, 2021 - 8:36PM
BaseballDave		Rating: Positive

Nice to trade with. Hope to do another soon. Thanks

Oct 9, 2021 - 1:28PM
Lawsgt		Rating: Positive

Excellent trade. Hope we can match up again. Thanks!!

Oct 4, 2021 - 10:07PM
Orry04		Rating: Positive

Great looking cards. Thanks for the trade.

Oct 4, 2021 - 3:35PM
NYYJMM		Rating: Positive

Awesome trade! Thank you for helping me out!

Oct 3, 2021 - 3:55PM
CraigM		Rating: Positive

Thanks for another great trade!

Oct 1, 2021 - 10:15AM
JEGoethe		Rating: Positive

Thanks for another sweet PWE trade!

Sep 27, 2021 - 11:10PM
BigDaddy		Rating: Positive

Another great trade. Lets do it again some time.

Sep 27, 2021 - 5:23PM
suorange93		Rating: Positive

Great trade, good looking cards, thanks!

Sep 25, 2021 - 4:24PM
BigDaddy		Rating: Positive

Thanks for a great trade!

Sep 25, 2021 - 2:23AM
Beagleshortstop		Rating: Positive

Great cards, great trade! Thanks for working with me on this. Would happily trade with again.

Sep 19, 2021 - 8:24AM
clintsman		Rating: Positive

Awesome Trade, thanks

Sep 19, 2021 - 8:24AM
clintsman		Rating: Positive

Awesome Trade thanks

Sep 14, 2021 - 9:45PM
Puma1125		Rating: Positive

Thank you for the trade!

Sep 10, 2021 - 4:24PM
Rest173		Rating: Positive

Another great trade; great communication and good looking cards. Thanks boss

Sep 10, 2021 - 12:21AM
Kbradford521		Rating: Positive

Great trade! Thank You!

Sep 9, 2021 - 9:00PM
jrad1973		Rating: Positive

Great cards, great trade. Looking forward to the next one.

Sep 8, 2021 - 2:10PM
NYMHall		Rating: Positive

Excellent transaction. Thank you.

Sep 7, 2021 - 8:11PM
AnalogKid		Rating: Positive

Perfect PWE trade. Cards were in great condition. Thank you!! :)

Sep 3, 2021 - 6:51PM
Kbradford521		Rating: Positive

Great trade! Thank You!

Sep 2, 2021 - 7:33PM
Greener1		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the great cards!

Sep 2, 2021 - 2:58PM
jimsisco		Rating: Positive

Excellent trader, fast shipping, well packaged. Great first trade, thanks Bill.

Sep 1, 2021 - 9:16AM
MarkRiley		Rating: Positive

Quick and easy trade. Thank you!

Aug 31, 2021 - 6:31PM
Musclebeech		Rating: Positive

Nice quick trade. Great cards. Thanks!

Aug 30, 2021 - 3:57PM
WilliamHNelson		Rating: Positive

thanks so much for the trade and the great communication. The cards were great.

Aug 29, 2021 - 7:33AM
Nippy Jones		Rating: Positive

Quick and easy trade with very nice cards. Thanks!

Aug 27, 2021 - 3:33PM
tmgarner1		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade

Aug 26, 2021 - 2:13PM
nozzlemaster		Rating: Positive

Another good trade with this guy.

Aug 26, 2021 - 9:10AM
Cardsrule		Rating: Positive

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

Aug 24, 2021 - 8:28AM
cdorso		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the quick and easy trade!

Aug 20, 2021 - 7:51AM
ntlwhlr		Rating: Positive

Thank you for the great trade and cards! Look forward to additional trades in the future.

Aug 18, 2021 - 8:15PM
madballboy		Rating: Positive

great trade partner

Aug 17, 2021 - 10:51AM
ComposerMike		Rating: Positive

Good packaging and communication - thanks!

Aug 16, 2021 - 10:01PM
Trapdoor		Rating: Positive

Great trade! Thank you!

Aug 16, 2021 - 5:12PM
rencherg		Rating: Positive

Awesome Trader! Sharp Cards. Hope we can trade again.

Aug 16, 2021 - 3:59PM
OwensJes7		Rating: Positive

Great trade and great trader... Thanks

Aug 16, 2021 - 3:51PM
kin9pin5		Rating: Positive

Great trade, much appreciated!

Aug 16, 2021 - 3:26PM
IowaStateBison		Rating: Positive

Great trade. No problems at all.

Aug 16, 2021 - 2:53PM
irish77		Rating: Positive

Excellent trade. Looking forward to many more!

Aug 16, 2021 - 2:48PM
gbpjimbo		Rating: Positive

Good trade. I'm happy.

Aug 15, 2021 - 4:29PM
cards520		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade.

Aug 13, 2021 - 9:06AM
gator32608		Rating: Positive

Great trader, thank you!

Aug 13, 2021 - 7:27AM
Hittinaway		Rating: Positive

Thank you for the trade!

Aug 12, 2021 - 4:12PM
Johnsogr		Rating: Positive

Great communication and easy to work with. Looking forward to more trades in the future.

Aug 10, 2021 - 3:43PM
Bldrprof		Rating: Positive

Excellent trader highly recommend great trade

Aug 9, 2021 - 3:09PM
Lawsgt		Rating: Positive

Excellent trade. Thanks for helping add to my collection!

Aug 6, 2021 - 4:33PM
NetScans		Rating: Positive

Smooth trade, thanks.

Aug 3, 2021 - 2:01PM
RobDerhak		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade!

Aug 3, 2021 - 2:01PM
tr1908		Rating: Positive

Great trade! Thank you !

Aug 1, 2021 - 1:08PM
JEGoethe		Rating: Positive

Thanks for another smooth trade!

Jul 30, 2021 - 3:53PM
CraigM		Rating: Positive

Great trade, Great cards, Thanks!

Jul 29, 2021 - 9:56PM
woodmangb		Rating: Positive

Nice trade, great cards. Thanks Bill!

Jul 26, 2021 - 4:57PM
engine614		Rating: Positive

Thanks for an easy trade :).

Jul 21, 2021 - 10:15AM
Ymmat		Rating: Positive

Thanks for great trade. Hope we can trade again.

Jul 21, 2021 - 8:23AM
WyoDeacon2K6		Rating: Positive

Great trade. Hope to do another soon.

Jul 19, 2021 - 1:03PM
myrke		Rating: Positive

Great cards, great trade. I'm glad we were able to make a swap!

Jul 16, 2021 - 6:26PM
TrojanHorse		Rating: Positive

Excellent cards. Great communication.

Jul 15, 2021 - 9:46AM
2822ams		Rating: Positive

excellent trade - thanks for the cards

Jun 27, 2021 - 3:06PM
BigDaddy		Rating: Positive

Great trade. I'd trade with him again.

Jun 25, 2021 - 8:53AM
Tjernst2		Rating: Positive

Quick and easy, thanks!

Jun 25, 2021 - 1:28AM
UWBone24		Rating: Positive

Great trade. Sorry about the PO taking so long!!

Jun 19, 2021 - 1:22AM
88gibby		Rating: Positive

Nice fast & easy trade. Thanks for reaching out.

Jun 17, 2021 - 8:00AM
Chickengood		Rating: Positive

Smooth Transaction!

Jun 15, 2021 - 10:01PM
kapa64		Rating: Positive

thanks for the trade

Jun 14, 2021 - 7:08PM
mp775		Rating: Positive

Great trade, and thank you for your patience with my slow shipping.

Jun 14, 2021 - 6:58PM
George1369		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade.

Jun 5, 2021 - 9:51PM
Calyanksfan		Rating: Positive

Great trade, perfect trader, let’s do more.

Jun 5, 2021 - 8:58PM
George Hayes		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the help with my 70's wants.

Jun 5, 2021 - 7:34PM
Burchjohn		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade. I appreciate it.

Jun 3, 2021 - 6:10PM
Rest173		Rating: Positive

Thanks for the trade boss…look forward to others!

Jun 2, 2021 - 5:47PM
cdorso		Rating: Positive

Good trade, super easy - thank you!

May 25, 2021 - 5:43PM
CraigM		Rating: Positive

Great cards! Great trade! Thanks!

May 24, 2021 - 7:36PM
scrubeenie		Rating: Positive

Quick and easy PWE trade. Thanks!

May 22, 2021 - 8:14PM
mac412		Rating: Positive

Nice trade, great cards - Thanks

May 18, 2021 - 10:52AM
frankgifford		Rating: Positive

Nice cards from a great trader! Thanks!

May 14, 2021 - 1:55PM
AwgyDawgy		Rating: Positive

Great communication. Looking forward to more trades in the future if it's possible.

May 10, 2021 - 5:28PM
zachbyrne		Rating: Positive

Another great trade to help my JWE sets. Great condition and always a smooth trade. Highly recommended! Thanks, Zach

May 10, 2021 - 10:19AM
herkojerko		Rating: Positive

Excellent trade. Looking forward to many more. Thanks Bill

May 5, 2021 - 9:36PM
jsteved		Rating: Positive

Great trade.

Apr 28, 2021 - 7:59PM
BaseballDave		Rating: Positive

Nice trader. Thanks for filling some of my collection needs.

Apr 20, 2021 - 10:28AM
kesslerm		Rating: Positive

A great trader. Cards were in great shape and arrived quickly.

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