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Steelersfan
Posts: 15
Joined: Jun 2012
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Saturday, July 22, 2017 4:11 PM | |
I've been working on building my trade list. It's been a monumental task and I hope it's worth all this work once I start trading since I still have a long way to go. But my question is, What do I do about older cards that are not in good condition. I have a lot that are not in good condition. Worn with rounded corners some with writing on them, etc., When I come across modern cards with even a small ding of some sort I usually just trash them and would never list them to trade, but I think older cards are different.
What is considered a best practice? Should I just list them? I want to be very open and make sure everyone knows the condition but I couldn't possibly grade or note every card. If it's ok to list beat up cards, is there a condition that's just to bad to list. I would really appreciate some advice.
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Sportzcommish
Posts: 5,977
Joined: Oct 2016
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Saturday, July 22, 2017 5:34 PM | |
List them! Definitely! As long as you're open you should find trade partners willing to take dings on 70s cards. Some would consider them as fillers, but others, like me, sometimes just wish to own certain cards. I've accepted rounded corners, markings that don't really affect a card, and creases. Just be willing to adjust the valuation accordingly and all should be okay.
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vrooomed
Posts: 14,826
Joined: Dec 2012
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Saturday, July 22, 2017 7:07 PM | |
As commish said, just when someone proposes a trade, inform them up front about the conditions of the cards requested. I think it's a general rule of thumb around here that anything post 1990 is pack fresh unless noted, most of the 1980s stuff is close to it, and then once you hit the 70s and earlier, anything goes really. In a couple cases, I noticed people had a few of the older cards I am interested in adding to my collection, and even before attempting to propose a trade, I inquired about the condition (as I am seeking better condition cards for that segment of the collection). The biggest thing is open communication. And it goes the other way too - when someone asked about my 1971 Munson, I e-mailed them a scan of front and back so they could see the condition as well as possible. (I scanned it large to show any imperfections.) Communication. And you'll be fine.
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muskie027
Posts: 692
Joined: Apr 2016
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Saturday, July 22, 2017 7:20 PM | |
Totally agree. I feel when trading the older stuff, conversations need to be had inquiring about condition anyway. I don't think people just assume older cards are in great condition, but transparency as to the condition prior to a trade would be key. As long as you are up front about condition, I don't believe anyone would feel there is an issue.
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captkirk42
Posts: 2,266
Joined: May 2011
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Saturday, July 22, 2017 8:11 PM | |
You "TRASH" dinged cards? UGH NO! Find someone to send them to, or toss them in a recycling bin, or donate to a local children's cause but NEVER trash the cardboard. Even the super overproduced mid 1980s to mid 1990s cards should at least go to a good use, foundation for some kind of art project?
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bkim
Posts: 842
Joined: Jul 2016
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Saturday, July 22, 2017 9:54 PM | |
So right captain so right.
You can add a memo to them under details "EDIT DETAILS" Grade them that grade will show up on list for others to see. I picked up a 74 Tom Seaver. I asked why VG-EX was told why I said okay wanna trade?
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Colengco90
Posts: 564
Joined: Oct 2014
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Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:23 PM | |
Bkim is on the money... edit the details for condition so people know up front
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mzentko
Posts: 2,464
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Sunday, July 23, 2017 10:59 AM | |
list the grades on at least some of each set so folks get a flavor of what conditions you have.
then those that want higher can pass on without asking questions, and those who like lower conditions (like me) can dive into the details of a trade
thanks, mark z
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