A few questions

[jmoak]

How do you guys build your trade pages? Are they just of cards you pull? Or do you go out and buy single cards just to use for trade? It seems like I can never pull anything worth more than 30 bucks. Which isn't much help when i'm looking to trade for Leinart cards. So should I just buy single cards to use for trade? I guess I'm just looking for tips on trading. I could buy single cards to trade but that takes away from the fun of opening a box :-)

Also what is a good online source to purchase a box or case of cards? Most the time my local card shop doesn't have what I want in stock. So I figured I would just purchase something online. Is that safe?

[nilbymouth]

Good old ebay seems to work for me - mainly cause not alot of places will ship boxes internationally without charging more than the box itself. I love opening boxes but also don't pull alot of really decent high priced cards, so I also buy alot of singles of ebay too. You can get some pretty good bargains on there.

BTW received my cards today thanks. Hope you have got yours also.

[11chaos]

Be a smart shopper, having deep pockets and being lucky doesn't hurt either. Check out the pack sale spot here. Do you have paypal?

[jmoak]

I have a paypal account but have never used it. Mainly because I'm not sure on how it works. Do I just transfer money from my bank account to my paypal account? Do I get charged for doing this? Then I would just send that money to another paypal correct?

Also is ebay safe to deal with when it comes to cards? Of course I don't want to get ripped off.

[elgato]

You can get great deals on Ebay or some things can go for more than high book. Sat. and Sun. are generally good for sellers. Lots are a good way to get trade material. You can transfer money in and out of a personal Paypal account with no charges. The Premier account allows you to take credit cards but charges when you receive money.
http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...y-fees-outside
Nearly everyone on Ebay uses it. The Certified Check/Money Order thing is a real pain.
Be very careful purchasing cards of value on Ebay. Many times the sellers condition description is questionable. His idea of nr-mint/mint may not be the same as yours. For anything of value ask to see an actual scan and a return policy. At least with current cards you have the option of returning them to the manufacturer for replacement. I think most traders are continually looking for "trade bait", good deals on desirable items.
Good luck.

[fact81]

Stay away from Upperdeck as well:)


Rob

[sportsguyryan]

www.thecardkid.com

great site, cheap shipping, great boxes