Trade my way to a Jordan Rookie (Jerry Rice RC for trade)

scashaggy · April 7, 2009 8:55AM

I have always wanted a Michael Jordan Rookie. I could just buy one and have the wife yell at me but where's the fun in that. I saw that a collector on this forum is trading up to a Mantle Rookie (thank you to him), I said "That sounds like a good way to do it".

My goal: To trade for a Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card graded by PSA (as high grade as possible).

I know I'm newer to these forums but I have ebay feedback of 900+. ebay feedback I have no problem sending first as long as you can provide some background on yourself (trade history, ebay, etc.) or if you're known on the forums. I will send all trade cards in a bubble envelope with DC and Signature Conf. on the higher end trades.

If anyone has any tips on this process, please feel free to let me know.

I hope this will be a fun time, it has been years since I have traded cards, I look forward to this quest.

To keep with the Jordan theme here is the first card for trade:

1994 UD Collector's Choice Michael Jordan #23

mickeymantle24 · April 7, 2009 9:01AM

good luck man! I hope you get the Jordan!!!

larryallen73 · April 7, 2009 9:03AM

I think this is a great idea. I can't believe nobody else has thought of it.

VitoCo1972 · April 7, 2009 9:17AM

<< I think this is a great idea. I can't believe nobody else has thought of it. >>

CARDSANDCOINS · April 7, 2009 9:48AM

You already have a Jordan Rookie 1994 Upper Deck!
Keep the one you have!

stown · April 7, 2009 10:14AM

<< If anyone has any tips on this process, please feel free to let me know. >>

Maybe you should ask "that collector" who you took the idea from.

mickeymantle24 · April 7, 2009 10:24AM

I am sure he will have no problem with you trying something that he is...I would not mind thinking of an idea, and another person trying it out as well...I am for ya...Hope you get the Jordan!

Ironmanfan · April 7, 2009 11:55AM

what about a '86 Topps Alan Nicely?

baseballjeff · April 7, 2009 4:19PM

Good Luck!

Jeff

VitoCo1972 · April 7, 2009 6:02PM

Ok, before the wolves come out on your thread, sir, let me make a couple reasonable observations...

This is currently being done by board-member Elemenopeo in his attempt to trade for a 52 Mantle. It's been going on for awhile now. It's over a year now, yes?

The reason a venture like this can ultimately be successful is that people are willing to trade down marginally on an item they have for an item that you're looking to unload. The reason it's worked for the 52 Mantle thread is that Bryon has a lot of credibility with the members of this forum and did when he started his venture. I know there will be some that will attempt to help you along the way, but with a post history at your current level I believe you will find that some members will be unwilling to make what ends up being a "charity" trade.

I'm not saying I'm one of them or anything...I wish you the best. I think you may encounter some resistance though.

DrJ · April 7, 2009 11:24PM

When the original thread was posted for the Mantle, there were many impersonator threads including one for a Pete Rose rookie by a scammer.

I wish you the best of luck in this task, but you may be better off just buying a nice PSA 8 than wasting time working on trades. In reality you could get a second job at Walmart and pay for the card in much less than time than it would take to execute all the trades.

I would also recommend fixing your Avatar as the Red X screams scammer.

RonBurgundy · April 7, 2009 11:47PM

Meh, I don't have a problem with this unless it's another scammer. Whatever the other person is doing in his goal to obtain a '52 Mantle really has no bearing here.

Good luck with your quest.

WinPitcher · April 7, 2009 11:58PM

There were many impersonator threads including one for a Pete Rose rookie by a scammer.

I got a sweet 1984 Topps Mattingly in PSA 9 for a 1965 Topps Gonder in 8.

teve

scashaggy · April 8, 2009 6:35AM

I totally understand about the hesitation aspect of it. I'm always weary of online trades, I have been ripped off myself by little or unknown people on boards (my fault). That's one reason I posted my ebay feedback, I'm not a deadbeat.

Another thing, I'm not in a hurry to buy a Jordan RC. As I said, this would be more fun.

I also said that I would send first. How can I scam you if you have my card in hand???

MrVintage · April 8, 2009 6:53AM

Nobody on here can tell you what you can and can't do. I'm assumming that you are a grownup so you don't need permission to try and trade up for a jordan rookie. Good luck and I hope that you get the Jordan!!!!!

scashaggy · April 9, 2009 9:42AM

The first trade has been made thanks to Elemenopeo.

My 1994 UD Collector's Choice Michael Jordan #23

for his 1993 Upper Deck Ryne Sandberg #175 PSA 10

Thanks again Bryon!

divecchia · April 9, 2009 9:58AM

Congrats...That's a great start.

Good luck with your venture...Donato

baseballjeff · April 9, 2009 10:59AM

Sweet, and what a great symbolic way to start your trade! The fact that the card is from Brian just adds to the value!

Way to go!
Jeff

jzimmerman85 · April 9, 2009 11:04AM

SIMPSONS DID IT

richtree · April 9, 2009 11:18AM

good luck !

BigRedMachine · April 9, 2009 12:12PM

Great gesture Bryon. Now go get your Mantle!

scashaggy · April 15, 2009 9:14AM

Now that I have this card in hand, it's up on the trading block.

CDsNuts · April 15, 2009 9:51AM

I can offer an authentic Civil War cannon. BBBBBBBBRRRRRRGGHHHHHHHHPPPPPPPPSSSSSHHHHHH!!!!

leathtech · April 15, 2009 9:55AM

I'm interested in helping you out and the Sandberg looks cool - what do you think the value of the card is... let me know and I'll make you an offer for it!

scashaggy · April 15, 2009 10:00AM

<< I'm interested in helping you out and the Sandberg looks cool - what do you think the value of the card is... let me know and I'll make you an offer for it! >>

I'm not sure. If anyone could help with this I would appreciate it.

Bottom9th · April 15, 2009 10:04AM

You're off to a good start. Congrats

leathtech · April 15, 2009 10:53AM

<< 

<< I'm interested in helping you out and the Sandberg looks cool - what do you think the value of the card is... let me know and I'll make you an offer for it! >>

I'm not sure. If anyone could help with this I would appreciate it. >>

offer sent!

slantycouch · April 15, 2009 11:52AM

Good start!

leathtech · April 15, 2009 1:29PM

trade made good luck getting the Jordan!

mickeymantle24 · April 15, 2009 11:14PM

can not wait to see what else you got coming! Keep it going, your off to a great start

scashaggy · April 16, 2009 6:37AM

The 2nd trade has been made thanks to leathtech.

My 1993 Upper Deck Ryne Sandberg #175 PSA 10

For his 1983 Fleer Wade Boggs #179 PSA 9 and 1983 Fleer Tony Gwynn #360 PSA 9

richtree · April 16, 2009 6:41AM

good deal.....keep it going...

scashaggy · April 17, 2009 11:14AM

Thanks to everyone, this has already been a fun start, it's great to see all the great collectors out there.

I know the trades will slow as the values get higher but I'm having a good time.

cardbender · April 17, 2009 9:18PM

Wow, that's a great start.

MBMiller25 · April 17, 2009 11:14PM

Very Nice, Keep up the good work.

Robeson · April 18, 2009 8:09AM

I don't get it, you take a card that sold last week for $3.50 and trade to someone for a Gwynn that sells for $6.00 to $8.00 and a Boggs that sells for between $5.00 to $9.99. You got 3 times the value of the card you sent? How is this a fair trade? I enjoy the trade as much as anybody else, but I am not going to take one sided loss on my cards.

Just a thought, I may just be in a bad mood

leathtech · April 18, 2009 8:15AM

<< I don't get it, you take a card that sold last week for $3.50 and trade to someone for a Gwynn that sells for $6.00 to $8.00 and a Boggs that sells for between $5.00 to $9.99. You got 3 times the value of the card you sent? How is this a fair trade? I enjoy the trade as much as anybody else, but I am not going to take one sided loss on my cards.

Just a thought, I may just be in a bad mood >>

It's called helping someone out on a fun project... those two cards were just sitting in a moster box somewhere... I was glad to help the guy out on this project. Karma is a good thing!

baseballjeff · April 18, 2009 8:19AM

I agree with leathtech, if both parties are happy than it was a successful trade.

Jeff

OAKESY25 · April 18, 2009 11:00AM

I AGREE.. I am sad to see the last mantle thread come to a crawl..
it is fun to watch... I thought about doing it myself...

good luck to the OP

BPorter26 · April 18, 2009 11:17AM

<< I was glad to help the guy out on this project. Karma is a good thing! >>

Leathtech I totally agree about "Karma"

scashaggy · April 24, 2009 7:55AM

Received these in the mail, thanks leathtech.

Let the trade talk begin.

jswieton · April 24, 2009 11:41AM

I would be interested in helping you in your quest. What do you think the value of those two cards are and I will make you a proposal?

Morgoth · April 24, 2009 12:16PM

I hate to be a spoil sport but all threads like this just scream, give me free stuff or I am too cheap to save up and just buy the card. God bless anyone helping you out or giving you great deals but I just think its pretty presumptious to think that this community would give you 600 to 800 in free cards just by starting a thread.

eyebone · April 24, 2009 12:26PM

Nobody is compelled to trade. Some do it just for the heck of it, some to help the OP with a fun project, some to pick up a card(s) they actually want in exchange for something they don't want (if they happen to take a small "hit" on the transaction then so be it). I think it is a creative idea and makes for an entertaining and fun thread myself.

Good luck with your endeavour. Eyebone

scashaggy · April 24, 2009 12:42PM

<< I hate to be a spoil sport but all threads like this just scream, give me free stuff or I am too cheap to save up and just buy the card. God bless anyone helping you out or giving you great deals but I just think its pretty presumptious to think that this community would give you 600 to 800 in free cards just by starting a thread. >>

You act like I'm holding a gun to your head saying "Give me a Jordan for this $5 card!".

No one is obligated to trade with me, if you don't want to that's fine too. If someone can trade for a card that they want with a card that they have lying around, it works on both ends.

SidePocket · April 24, 2009 1:33PM

Sorry but it's really hard to get excited about 1983 Fleer, especially in PSA 9.

Morgoth · April 24, 2009 10:24PM

No you aren't putting a gun but it is a tug at the good will of the boards. Even if you don't get a Jordan you already turned a 10 cent card into a two PSA 9 HOF RCs. There are tons of good guys on here and ladies and it seems about every 3 months something happens because of the generosity on here so color me skeptical.

scashaggy · April 25, 2009 1:58AM

<< I would be interested in helping you in your quest. What do you think the value of those two cards are and I will make you a proposal? >>

I'm not 100% sure, but I think that together they are around $20.

mickeymantle24 · April 25, 2009 3:05AM

If there was something I wanted really badly, I would be willing to give up alittle more in trade to get it...I believe you are doing a great job at the moment trading!Keep it up, and can not wait to see whats next!

jswieton · April 25, 2009 3:30AM

<< 

<< I would be interested in helping you in your quest. What do you think the value of those two cards are and I will make you a proposal? >>

I'm not 100% sure, but I think that together they are around $20. >>

Let me see what ive got and I will PM you a proposal later today.

leathtech · April 25, 2009 10:32AM

<< 

<< I hate to be a spoil sport but all threads like this just scream, give me free stuff or I am too cheap to save up and just buy the card. God bless anyone helping you out or giving you great deals but I just think its pretty presumptious to think that this community would give you 600 to 800 in free cards just by starting a thread. >>

You act like I'm holding a gun to your head saying "Give me a Jordan for this $5 card!".

No one is obligated to trade with me, if you don't want to that's fine too. If someone can trade for a card that they want with a card that they have lying around, it works on both ends. >>

There is no need to respond to posters like Morgoth obviously they have something against threads like this.

good luck on your way to the Jordan!!!!

Trade my way to a Jordan Rookie (Jerry Rice RC for trade)

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