worldwideed
MVP
Hello, everyone.
Most of you probably know me pretty well by now. I've been a member for almost two years. I became a HOFer in 3 mos and haven't looked back since although trading has slowed down dramatically.
Last December I was asked to be a Mod and have enjoyed it quite a bit.
There is only one thing that surprises me here and that is how people post their trades.
Here is an example of how not to do it. And, no I am not exaggerating I have seen trades this poorly posted.
avgjoe33-Receives-an adam dunn gu card
hendufreak8457-Receives-an barry larkin gu card
I'm sure it's no accident that the trades that we consistently have the most problems with are the ones that contain the lest amount of information.
Simply put. The more information placed into the TM the less margin for error.
Here is an example of one of mine (not that I'm so great)
worldwideed-Receives-2006 Topps Turkey Red Gold Raul Ibanez
Sent in a padded mailer.
yankee1992-Recieves-2007 Topps Heritage Clubhouse Collection Relics Francisco Liriano Jersey
2007 Topps Moments & Milestones Ryan Howard 90 #5/29
Sent in padded mailer
Ok now there is now doubt as to what is coming in the mail and how it is getting there. The only way this one could go bad is if a trader really drops the ball and doesn't send or sends a damaged card.
Personally, I like to post my own deals. I can put in the Condition (if I'm worried about it) and the shipping method. If I have not discussed shipping method with the other user I will simply put in what I think is best and when the other user confirms the deal he is agreeing to the shipping method as well.
I would also recommend as much condition detail as possible when trading vintage. And why not list the #'s when trading a stack of commons to a set collector. So, 1995 Topps #'s 9,12,34,45,78,123,246 is much better than 1995 Topps lot.
Ok, that is all for now (steps off of soapbox, takes a deep breath).
Most of you probably know me pretty well by now. I've been a member for almost two years. I became a HOFer in 3 mos and haven't looked back since although trading has slowed down dramatically.
Last December I was asked to be a Mod and have enjoyed it quite a bit.
There is only one thing that surprises me here and that is how people post their trades.
Here is an example of how not to do it. And, no I am not exaggerating I have seen trades this poorly posted.
avgjoe33-Receives-an adam dunn gu card
hendufreak8457-Receives-an barry larkin gu card
I'm sure it's no accident that the trades that we consistently have the most problems with are the ones that contain the lest amount of information.
Simply put. The more information placed into the TM the less margin for error.
Here is an example of one of mine (not that I'm so great)
worldwideed-Receives-2006 Topps Turkey Red Gold Raul Ibanez
Sent in a padded mailer.
yankee1992-Recieves-2007 Topps Heritage Clubhouse Collection Relics Francisco Liriano Jersey
2007 Topps Moments & Milestones Ryan Howard 90 #5/29
Sent in padded mailer
Ok now there is now doubt as to what is coming in the mail and how it is getting there. The only way this one could go bad is if a trader really drops the ball and doesn't send or sends a damaged card.
Personally, I like to post my own deals. I can put in the Condition (if I'm worried about it) and the shipping method. If I have not discussed shipping method with the other user I will simply put in what I think is best and when the other user confirms the deal he is agreeing to the shipping method as well.
I would also recommend as much condition detail as possible when trading vintage. And why not list the #'s when trading a stack of commons to a set collector. So, 1995 Topps #'s 9,12,34,45,78,123,246 is much better than 1995 Topps lot.
Ok, that is all for now (steps off of soapbox, takes a deep breath).
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