Why don't we trade more?

[RedlegsFan]

I mostly do trading, but usually commons for set building. My general experiences with trading usually come down to this: "you gotta find a trader that needs what you have, and has what you need." ... If I am trading to build a set, I find most are gonna be generous with the commons, because they know there is not a high likelihood the person will try to flip them for profit. I usually end up 50/50 in terms of coming out on top or bottom of the swap. My remedy is to trade with someone multiple times, that way after about 5 or 6 swaps both parties will likely come out even. I frankly view buying-selling just as risky (for lack of better term) than trading. I acknowledge that doing only trading could put a collector in a stalemate of sorts with his goals, but "trading" is what the hobby was founded on, so I like that.



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[t206hound]

Originally Posted by RedlegsFan

My general experiences with trading usually come down to this: "you gotta find a trader that needs what you have, and has what you need."

That is generally the case. There have been instances, however, where someone had a card that I wanted, but I didn't have anything he needed. In this case, I gave a little extra to the other individual to make the deal happen. I've been on the other end of this too, which has helped me pick up extra cards to sell/trade.

I don't mind being on the "lesser" side if I can pick up a need... I just consider it an extra thank you to the other participant.

[HercDriver]

I often trade for cards I don't need, just because I'm tired of the ones I have in my dupes box. I collect Sovereign back T205s and T206s. Right now I have a few 1952 Topps I put on BST to trade for Sovereigns. When I didn't get any response, I bumped it to say I'll take any T, M, or E cards. I don't need them, but I really don't need the 52's either so I might as well move them along. Trading is good for the soul! And as one of the previous posters said, if you trade often enough, it seems to work out in the end.

BTW, I'm also a member of OBC. Over there we don't trade as much as we just send each other stuff that somebody needs. You send a few, and maybe a year later you'll get something back. Or maybe not, but who cares. Of course, it's mostly beaters from bargain boxes, so the monetary side isn't nearly as important as high end cards.

Take Care,
Geno

[jcmtiger]

I would love to trade for the Detroit players I need in the Old Judge set, but it seems no one has the cards I need except Joe G.

Plus I only have a few Dups.

joe

[Eric72]

Perhaps if trading between different eras was a bit easier, activity would be more robust.

For example, my wife (bless her heart for this) and I are currently building two sets from the '50s. I'm fairly certain that offering the card pictured below for trade in the "T" card section, to help fill in a few holes in our '55 Topps set, would lead to a few responses. The same card, in a centralized, common trading area, would probably lead to quite a few more.



As the title suggests, this is just a thought.

Have a great night, everyone.

Best Regards,

Eric

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Perhaps if trading between different eras was a bit easier, activity would be more robust.

For example, my wife (bless her heart for this) and I are currently building two sets from the '50s. I'm fairly certain that offering the card pictured below for trade in the "T" card section, to help fill in a few holes in our '55 Topps set, would lead to a few responses. The same card, in a centralized, common trading area, would probably lead to quite a few more.



As the title suggests, this is just a thought.

Have a great night, everyone.

Best Regards,

Eric

This is being considered. Except I don't want another BST area without removing one.....but we will see.....LL