Buy/Sell/Trade Forum

I've been trading cards for years on other web sites and never really got to know "TTCD" as I was always intimidated by having to relist all my wants and needs here.  I got to know a couple of traders here over the last couple months (don't remember their handles) and thought I'd give it a shot here at TCD. 

My name is Mike, I collect Mets and need very few to complete my run of Mets base cards 1962 until now...and the ones I need are pretty hard to get. 

I recently purchased the innards of a baseball card hobby shop and am listing the cards/boxes/sets on eBay to try and recoup my investment and try to trade cards for the Mets I need and for the Mets I do not have (yes, there is a difference to me). 

The cards I recently purchased are not on any list as I am still sorting through them.  Chances are they will NEVER get listed as I just do not have the time. 

My wantlist is here:

https://bonzomorettinymets.weebly.com/

The tabs at the top of the page will take you to my "Priority Mets Want List", my "cards for trade" in various years among other tabs that may or may not help the trading experience.  Feel free to browse and read my story.

What do I have to trade?  Well I am glad you asked.  Besides the cards listed on my web page, I have the collection I recently purchased.  In that collection are Baseball, football, basketball and hockey cards.  I have 4, 3000 count boxes of baseball game-used and autos.  2 3000 count boxes of the same of each football, basketball and hockey GU and Autos.  I have vintage baseball going back to 1952 Topps, mostly commons.  Many star cards from 1971 thru 1980.  I threw out most of the 1980-1990's garbage.  The FB, BKBL and Hockey are mostly from the 1970's, some late '60's FB.  Tons of Rookie Cards from last 10-20 years.  Many Judges, Machado's, Harpers, Bonds, Ripken, Chipper, Big Unit and all the others during this time period.  You can always check my eBay store at my handle of Moretti1.  I am always willing to end eBay auctions if you have something I can really use and you are interested in something I have for sale.  Right now I only have 50-60 items up but plan on getting more up as I have time.

I do not collect FB, BKBL or Hockey (except for NY Rangers) cards and I know hardly anything about the most recent versions of these.  I used to have complete sets of all 4 sports starting in 1986 and going back to 1960, but that's another story.

I do not mind looking at want lists as long as I know you have something I can use.  My want lists are very specific and should be easy to read.  My Master Mets want list has an explination of my wants at the top of the list.  Once you read it, my lists should be easy to understand. 

I do not mind selling large lots of cards.  I really can't be bothered selling $1 and $2 cards 1 or 2 at a time. 

Don't ask me for an Acuna RC unless you are giving me a Met card from my priority want list in return of similar value, either book value or sentimental value (yes, I can be a sucker for a Met card I have been looking for for years).  Just the way I am as I get offers for my nicer RC's for common Mets stuff and then the other trader doesn't understand why.

So I hope to start trading here at TCD and hope to be able to help you all out with your sets.

Let's Go Mets!!!  Mike

I have traded with mike for many years over at trading bases.

he has always been good to deal with.

and before folks start asking him to add his inventory on this site, it looks like he would not have time for that at this point with his large inventory of stuff to go through

mark z

Hi Mike. We met - This is Dan. Welcome!

Hi Mike, I do have @20 monsters of just Mets. My guess is you have most by looking at your lists. I might have some Oddballs. I know I can load you up with alot of dupes, probably a couple of boxes. I also have misc stuff like a Seat cushion, Membership packets, magazines and on. If interested, I can put together a sample list. Just LMK know, ~BOB~

Welcome to the BEST card site on the internet. I hope this site helps you as it has me :)......My "list" are currently off as I go through the cards I bought from you and reorganize.

For those who may wonder......I will vouch 100% for Mike. He is a solid guy and fun to talk the game with as well as trade.

Again, WELCOME.

Joe aka Engine614

Thanks Matrk, Hey Dan and 'Sup Bob!!!  LOL...

Yes, been at Trading Bases for years and have traded with Mark and the others there.  I must say that TBers are the best bunch of traders, like family.  They were the first group I joined and got me rolling in the trading community.

I actually was an original Trading Card Database test person.  I remember, before trading on the internet, sharing a disc to download the TCD info so I could keep my cards organized in a database. I actually downloaded it and passed the disc on to another collector.  My database never worked correctly or I just lost patience in trying to figure it out.  Probably the latter.  

I met Dan at the hobby shop that I recentlypurchased.  I am STILL going through all these boxes Dan. Sheeeeesh...Swami had a ton of stuff!

Bob, If your lists are base Mets, I can not use them and I only collect 1 of a kind.  Please check out my web page, above, to get an idea of what I have and what I need.  I always welcome lists of Mets items, especially odd ball stuff, ticket stubs, yearbooks and programs.  I have all Mets yearbooks from 1962 through around 1990.  I need most since then.  They are all listed at the bottom of my Master Want List.  

As Mark says, most of my spare "cards" time is spent going through the new found stuff and trying to organize it for eBay or for trading.  I know I won't have time to add it to the database here.  Sorry.  Thanks for backing me up on that Mark.

Peace to all, Mike

Hey Joe, looks like we were typing at the same time.  Thanks for the welcome.  I am still going through Lee's stuff.  I did find a Phillies Exhibit card and will post a pic once I re-find it again...lol... Hope all is well and Happy belated Birthday!!!

This old post came to mind, when you mentioned Mets.  Maybe of interest to you?

http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Forum.cfm/Page/B/ID/0/?MODE=VIEW&ThreadID=9441

Thanks David...I am following up with him.  Mike

Hi Bonzo!  Welcome!!  I can vouch for Mike - been trading with him over at Trading Bases and on the Bench for years!!  Mike - this is Moose, if you haven't figured it out!! GO PHILLIES!!!