BenjaminShaw

I'm a set builder. Topps Regular and updated sets from 70s to present.  I do not sell or flip, I just like building sets and trading.

I like to be quick and responsive in trading.  My promise to you, is that if we propose a trade, I will respond very quickly, and if we both agree, your cards will be mailed out within 24 hours.  As soon as cards are received I'll mark as received / completed, and then give you a positive review.  I would hope for similar from my trading partners.  My word is my bond.

Currently working on: 

2007-2008-2009 Topps updated

Astros Cards Topps '62-'67

will ultimately work on Updated sets from 02-05

Complete sets of 83, 85, 86 and 87 available to trade for full sets I need  

Complete sets needed: 2015, 2018 (Topps base)

My goal in collecting is to obtain cards to build sets for the enjoyment of collecting and learning about the the game and who played in the past and the present. I do not sell cards and plan to pass my collection in to my boys. I also don't have condition in condition of cards  

I work in Minor League Baseball for over 20 years with the Somerset Patriots, the new Double-A affiliate | New York Yankees (But I'm an Astros fan).

Featured in these Podcast

Minor League Fan Club: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minor-league-fan-club/id1722131963?i=1000653671062

Sports Collectors Daily: (at about 1:34): https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/ttm-this-week-dave-marek/

My favorite player of all time is Nolan Ryan, and have a small collection.  

Texas A&M alumni, class of '94 - Gig ' EM AGGIES!

Priorities:

1) Cincinnati Reds- Topps flagship, building a Reds master set of base cards and SP's 1953-present.

Like many, I got back into the hobby during COVID after not collecting since youth. Have used this site since July 2021, met a lot of great folks, made several trades, and am having a lot of fun.

Thoughts on Trades:

I want to get to yes- If we are working through a trade, I'm willing to communicate and counter back and forth until we come to a deal. I don't mind trading across era's, sports or types (base, insert, auto, etc.). If a card is on my "for trade list" then it's available for trade as long as we can come to agreement on a reasonable matching value for cards coming my way. 

Value- Seems like there are a lot of different methods- Beckett, Ebay sold comps, listings on various websites (comc, sportlots, etc.). I'm flexible and will take a look at a few of these sources, but am not married to any. If you are, let me know and I will consider that data. At the end of the day if you send an offer that fits a priority of mine, I will work to an agreement because I want to close on that set, player, etc. 

Proposals- If you get a proposal from me and you feel I missed the mark, let me know and we can discuss. If it happens it's due to ignorance and not due to ill intent.  Send me a note and/or a counter and we will work through it. 

Shipping- PWE is totally fine for incoming items to me and my preferred method for outgoing (for 15 or less). If you prefer something else or if the order is larger then we can discuss factoring that into the trade.

No matches on my want list?

- If you see a card that you want on my trade list but we aren't trade compatible then shoot me a message. I'd be more than willing to take a look at your collection to see if anything looks interesting to me. If I don't find anything, I'd also be willing to sell any item on my trade list. 

- Along those same lines, I have cards listed in my collection that do not fit my priorities. Mainly star rookies from other teams, auto's, SN's, etc. If you are interested in adding one of those to your collecition, I will consider letting them go for the right card in return. 

Response time- I try to respond to any and all messages and proposals within 24 hours. If life is in the way I'll drop you a note and give you a ballpark for when I'll respond.