Trading Help

Bozo_Law · April 17, 2013, 01:48:58 PM

I just finished my first transaction on here and my partner seemed very unhappy. What are some tips on keeping cards in good condition?

whitedrake · April 17, 2013, 02:17:13 PM

That's quite easy... I use perfect fit sleeves and then common sleeve to protect cards that I play with... Cards for trading I move from booster directly to binder and do not allow anyone to take it out unless he/she is really interested in trade. Keeping cards in dark, dry environment.

Edit: It is a little easier for me... I have one whole room for storing my collection...

InfinitiveDivinity · April 17, 2013, 02:22:01 PM

Quote from: whitedrake on April 17, 2013, 02:17:13 PM
That's quite easy... I use perfect fit sleeves and then common sleeve to protect cards that I play with... Cards for trading I move from booster directly to binder and do not allow anyone to take it out unless he/she is really interested in trade. Keeping cards in dark, dry environment.

Edit: It is a little easier for me... I have one whole room for storing my collection...

I wish I had a whole room for my cards =/

whitedrake · April 17, 2013, 05:11:56 PM

We bought a new house in November and I acquired one room as my Hobby room and my wife approved that..

Bozo_Law · April 17, 2013, 06:13:48 PM

Quote from: whitedrake on April 17, 2013, 05:11:56 PM
We bought a new house in November and I acquired one room as my Hobby room and my wife approved that..

Lucky you are, sir!

MisterJH · April 17, 2013, 06:32:21 PM

Also RELAY THE CONDITION OF THE CARDS in your requests to trade! Nothing is more upsetting than assuming a NM card and getting nothing better than 'playable!' Just be open!

NyghtHawk · April 17, 2013, 08:07:31 PM

Ship in toploaders to keep the cards in good condition in the mail.

whitedrake · April 18, 2013, 01:43:01 AM

Quote from: NyghtHawk on April 17, 2013, 08:07:31 PM
Ship in toploaders to keep the cards in good condition in the mail.

If shipping this is the best way.. Also I use envelopes with bubble wraps inside and tape the top edge of the toploader...

Wally · April 18, 2013, 02:25:18 AM

Also be aware some places have worse weather than most. Do your best to ensure the card wouldn't become mush if the envelope got a little wet.

I know I've come home to my mail being about as wet as my dog who stays outside during the day.

whitedrake · April 18, 2013, 02:36:05 AM

If the card is in hard pad wwith taped top it should survive also rain...