VintageToppsTrader

Stopped building sets in 09 and now have stopped chasing SFGiants/49ers in 2019. But still have lots of wants. Due to a generous divorce court had to return to work, so trading is still important to me but now pulling and mailing can only be done on tuesday and wednesday

My main PC is Mark McGwire.  I also collect Paul Goldschmidt, Derrick Thomas and Michael Kesselring.  I am also a set builder and working on getting a full base set from every year from Topps.  I am currently have every set from 1974 to present.

I have updated my wantlist for all my PC guys.  Please check there before offering to buy cards.

For trading, all the vintage cards will be near mint or fair.  these are all ones that I have upgraded for my sets.  I want to be up front with the condition!

*After a 3 month hiatus to deal with some personal issues, I am back!  I have several 1000s of cards to still list so I'll be playing a lot of catch-up, but I'm back open for business!*

Baseball:  Collect Noah Syndergaard, Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals Uniform Only), and Topps Chrome sets (trying to complete 2015/16) for my PC.

If something catches your eye, feel free to propose something.  Always interested in Topps VARs or SPs to complete a trade.

Definitely like the "vibe" of this site  

My goal is to collect every Topps base set and Topps update set.  Some will be regular cards and some will be graded.  Joined Feb 2023

Prefer PWE trades 

Definitely interested is Topps base set Short print (SP)  variations 

I am a set collector which means a lot of the cards on my list are standard cards that are worth $0.18.  Lots of times when I do trades I look at value of the cards and not just number of cards

I am one of the members that helps within the site.  I work closely with the IRs and can answer most questions.  Please send me a message if there is anything I can assist with.  If I don't know, I can certainly try to figure it out or direct you to a resource.

I am a player collector...collecting Robin Yount and Ersan Ilyasova

I like to trade!!  I mainly prefer PWE trades but am set up for larger trades too.  I have a scale at home and the wife works at the post office, so I rarely need to go there.  I like to get my trade list into the hands of members that could use them.  If this means that I give a lot more than I receive, this is fine with me.  You get the cards you need; I get the space back in my area.  I am open to buying and selling, but mainly, I am a trader.  I have mostly gone through and updated for the correct variations in my trade listing.  I also have a spreadsheet that I have documented my Glow vs Non-Glow backed '91 Topps.  Let me help you fill your collecting needs.

My primary collection is something regional, I really want to collect the old Brewer Police cards, they were issued for each community throughout Wisconsin.  But I have been especially looking for the Robin Yount cards.  I think there are over 785 different police sets issued between 1982 and 1993, with over 865 different cards that I am very interested in (He has two cards in the 1993 sets).  Currently, I have 311 different Yount cards.  It's actually been fun, but I have a long way to go.  Any of the other Brewers cards that I have would be available if you are interested but let me check on the condition.  Since I am getting a lot of them through thrift stores, eBay and rummage sales, some are pretty ragged.  I also have Packers Police cards that would potentially be available too.

A fun project that I have started is gathering information on Robin's 3,142 hits.  I have been putting a collection together of him and the pitchers that he hit off of.  This means that I am on the hunt for many, many copies of Robin's Topps cards, one copy for every hit within that year.  But also, many AL pitchers.  I plan to match up the pitcher's card with Robin's card and add a little write up of the at bat and the game.  I'm such a nerd.  UPDATE - Still need over half of Robin's Topps cards.  But I have done very well in regard to his pitchers.  I only need 3 and 2 others to have upgraded!!  Big thanks to everyone that has helped!!

I personally have a very small collection and wants.  When I find something for myself,  I like to try to give a little extra as a big thanks for finding me something special.  Thank you to all that has helped!!

12/4/2023 - Updated my PC lists, so there will be a mass of Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente & Corbin Burnes cards available for sale/trade here soon.  As I mention below, my want list is quite narrow, so I am more than willing to sell cards if we don't match up for a trade.  

Came across tcdb.com towards the end of 2019, and I have now completed over 1,500 transactions, with over 23,000 cards changing hands!  Love everything about this site.  I have met so many cool people from all over the Country, and even a few from Canada and beyond. (Just completed a trade to Finland, as a matter of fact).

Stole this from another member, but......my goal is to have zero cards in my For Sale/Trade List.  So keep the proposals comin'!

(I know my Want List is relatively small, so I am certainly willing to Sell cards if we don't have enough matches to work out a trade)

My PC list is as follows (with TCDB rankings as of 2/9/2024):

NBA: Giannis (4), Dirk Nowitzki (4), and Tim Duncan (2).  

NFL: Sterling Sharpe (3), and Don Majkowski (2)

MLB: Robin Yount (7), Tony Gwynn (6), Hal Morris (3), Mark Grace (7), Pat Listach (1) and Mark Langston (1)

Golf: Rickie Fowler (2)  & Joel Dahmen (2)

WWE: Lita (3)

UFC: Conor McGregor (4)

Non-Sport: Eddie Vedder, Judah Friedlander, Big Jay Oakerson, The Brothers Osborne (TJ & John), Rob Riggle, Bert Kreischer, Tom Segura, Charlie Berens, Post Malone and Brody Stevens

Although I currently live in Florida, I was born in Milwaukee.....hence my obsession with Wisconsin sports teams.  Ha.

Please check out my For Sale/Trade list, and feel free to message me or send me trade proposals any time.....let's see what we can get done!  (I don't necessarily trade based on "book value", but rather the value to me, so please feel free to counter if I propose a trade that you feel is unfair.  I also have no rules about "insert for insert" or any of that nonsense, so don't be shy to shoot me a proposal)  

Please read and understand the BUY/SELL/TRADE INFORMATION below before proposing a transaction.  While some believe this causes pain and suffering, I believe it ensures a great transaction.  If you happen to believe the former, please seek out a member with an empty profile instead.  Thank you.

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BUY / SELL / TRADE INFORMATION

While everything I have is for sale/trade, anything listed in my collection will be very expensive.  You're welcome to ask if I'm willing to part with a card, just don't expect a "yes".

With the exception of some complete sets, my collection is stored in sleeves > pages > binders and sorted by player > year > set > card number.  Transactions involving one player or a few players tend to be pulled quickly, but transactions with many different players take longer.  Not all cards with variations are logged properly, but I am happy to confirm that applicable cards in a proposed transaction are the correct variation.

BUYING:

• I will only buy the 2020 Topps Heritage #453 Alex Bregman Throwback Variation.

SELLING:

• I will only sell for a $10 minimum + USPS cost (PWE with no tracking internationally OR bubble envelope/box with tracking within the US).  "No Fee" payments only.  Full payment must be received prior to shipment.

TRADING:

• Condition: <1987 = EX or better and >=1987 NM - I'll expect cards from a smoke-free environment.  If you're not sure if you're card(s) will pass muster, let me know and/or share a picture.

• Feedback: If you wish to trade and have little or no feedback, I will request that I receive your cards before I ship.

• Communication: I prefer to work within proposed transactions as soon as possible, but feel welcome to message me first if you're thinking about a larger trade that will take a lot of time and thought to put together.  As long as you're willing to communicate (I am), I'm comfortable with as many counter proposals as it takes to come to an agreement and then confirm that cards exist and are in good shape BEFORE the transaction is accepted by one of us.

• Postage: Please mention if you want to limit the card count for postage reasons as I tend to look for ways to make proposed trades larger.  I also tend to use bubble envelopes or boxes, but I'll do PWEs for single card trades or when mailing international.  Unless we discuss it as part of the transaction, I do not expect any specific method from you.

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Here's what I'm looking for, in priority order:

2020 Topps Heritage #453 Alex Bregman Throwback Variation

This is the LAST CARD I need to finish the master set.  Please contact me if you have or come across this card.

General George S Patton Jr

I've always admired this man's leadership skills...and his dog.

• PATTON WANTLIST
• TRADE MATCHING

Kyle Lewis

I collected KyL before he was cool...and still do.

• KYLE LEWIS WANTLIST
• TRADE MATCHING
• I will take 2020 cards that I already have.
• No sticker autographs unless they are free.

Ken Griffey Jr

I've collected The Kid since he was drafted.

• KEN GRIFFEY JR WANTLIST
• TRADE MATCHING
• No sticker autographs unless they are free.

2024 Topps Heritage SPs

• TRADE MATCHING

Luis Robert

I collect Luis Robert because my football jersey number was his baseball jersey number...not the other way around.

• LUIS ROBERT WANTLIST
• TRADE MATCHING
• No sticker autographs unless they are free.

Willi Castro

I'm not sure why I collect Willi...in stealth mode.

• No sticker autographs unless they are free.

Other Potential Trade Options (High to Low Priority)

• 2020 Topps Heritage SPs (TRADE MATCHING)
• Clayton Kershaw (for my son)
• Shohei Ohtani
• Ronald Acuna Jr
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr
• Walker Buehler (for my son)
• 2024 Topps Base & Inserts (for my son, TRADE MATCHING)

I Have Complete Sets for Sale/Trade:

• COMPLETE SET FS/T LIST

I'm trying to liquidate the FST list, so let's trade with reasonable offers! It never hurts to ask for a little more.

I am building my 1971 topps baseball set right now. Looking for moderate condition (GD-VG-VGEX) and I will overtrade as I build my sets.

Yes: I'll sell (Venmo/Cashapp/Paypal).
Yes: I'll trade a huge pile of cards for a big ticket card.
Yes: I'll trade a big ticket card for a huge pile of cards.
Yes: I'll trade to Canada.
Yes: I'll trade vintage for new.
Yes: I'll trade new for vintage.
Yes: I'll trade between sports.
Yes: I'll probably throw that other card in too.

General Condition notes (unless otherwise noted. I'm happy to send photos if requested): 
• 60s-70s-80s (G-VG-EX-EXMT)
• 80s-90s-00s (EX-EXMT-NRMT)
• 00s-10s-20s (EXMT-NRMT-MT)

Cards come from a smoke-free/pet-free/Subway-bread/patchouli free home. I like to think I have all the (.) and (*) variations catalogued, but let me know if these are critically important to you. 

Sent trades to 46/50 states. All 50 before I die, maybe? Where are you, AK, UT, VT, WY?

PC is Miguel Cabrera, Spencer Torkelson and Cal Eldred.

Hello: I joined this site in March 2021. 

The trades that I have done have gone very smoothly. Shipping has usually been PWE (Plain White Envelope). I have made trades where the value of cards is less than the postage. Sometimes a person (trader) just needs that last card to complete a set, so I've learned to make trades were the Post Office gets the better end of the deal. 

I still have cards that I need to upload onto this website. (2003 to 2019) hoping to get those cards loaded into the data base soon. 

I'm a set builder:

If you are a buyer check out my "For Sale Only Cards". All the cards in this collection are for sale. I'm still organizing my cards to put in this collection.

The following complete sets are for sale:

1987 Topps 

1987 Topps - Glossy All-Star

1988 Donruss - Stan Musial Puzzle

1989 Donruss - Warren Spahn Puzzle

1991 Ultra (Fleer)

1991 Ultra Team (Ultra Gold)

1991 Upper Deck - Baseball Heroes: Nolan Ryan

1991 Upper Deck - Team Logo Holograms

1992 Donruss - Rod Carew Puzzle

2007 Topps -All Stars

Down the road I'm looking to sell all my cards. At my age (70) it's about the that time to sell all my cards. Hopefully there are people on this site that buys cards.

Have a great day. 

LOOKING TO CLEAR OUT PARTS OF MY COLLECTION

Open to trades, but looking to sell. I'm constantly updating my listings of sell/trade, so keep checking back.

If you are looking for many of my cards, message me/offer and I'll try to give you the best deal.

Please message me if you need a specific variation, I'm trying to update my FS/T list to reflect it but may have missed it.

3/1/2024: I'm not taking trades for junk wax items, especially basketball or football. I'm only looking to finish my Topps and Upper Deck sets.

Sets I'm trying to complete:

BASEBALL:

Topps Flagship: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019

Topps Update: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019

Upper Deck: 2008

HOCKEY

1995-96 UDCC

--Updated 10/27/21--

Hi! I am currently collecting cards from 2020, my personal "Pandemic Collection." This includes my favorite sets:

• '20 Panini Prizm Draft Picks (55/188)
• '20 Stadium Club (202/350) | Bash & Burn (8/15) | Power Zone (12/25)
• '20 Topps Allen & Ginter (346/350)
• '20 Topps Archives (320/324) | '55 Bowman Rookies (18/30) | '60 All Star Rookies (18/18) (COMPLETE) | '60 Combo Cards (6/6) (COMPLETE) | '90s Rookies (1/15)
• '20 Topps Chrome (175/200)
• '20 Topps Chrome Update (83/100)
• '20 Topps Fire (193/200)
• '20 Topps Update (300/300) (COMPLETE) | Turkey Red (50/50) (COMPLETE)
• '20 Topps X Steve Aoki (50/100) (Need to update)

I am also interested in Detroit Tigers players and autograph or memorobelia cards of young players with HOF potential. I don't always update my want list. If you have Tigers, Lions, Pistons, or Red Wings cards that I don't have, I'm probably interested in them.

My For Sale/ Trade list is not always up to date, but I do try my best. If I have something you want, there is no harm in asking about it; send me a message and let's see if we can work something out.

Please discuss shipping options ahead of trading.

Finally, I do the bulk of my communication and mailing during the week. I typically reserve weekends for family, but will respond to any weekend offers or messages on Monday.

Currently focusing on finishing 1969 and 1971 Topps sets and last cards for Hall of Fame members.  Also, Topps base of Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles, but really open to anything.  For smaller trades, tend to go with PWE.