Buy/Sell/Trade Forum

So, is anyone here really interested in buying or selling cards?

I have been spending time putting together proposals to sell cards based on member's want list only to be declined over and over.

Should the buy/sell option be removed since nobody uses it?

Don't get me wrong, I love the trade idea, but if you are not interested in buying then please put it in your bio... thanks

Some people buy but I think by far most transactions here are trades. They may only want to trade or they may not like the price you are asking. I would suggest that if you are trying to sell save yourself some time and message the member first to ask if they are interested in buying and provide as much details as you can (something like I am selling commons at $.02 each plus shipping). 

Or take the time to list all of your stuff for sale, then post on the Forums that you are selling and open to offers.  You probably would get more success that way than offering someone cards for a price.

I sell cards here.   But I rarely approach anyone asking them to buy based on their buy/sell as most people are into trading.    I do have a small "for sale/trade" list and I do specify that I only sell, I don't trade.   Many members buy from me this way.   Occasionally someone wants to trade but I do decline those and mention that my bio says I sell only.

I have been here for 2 years  Close to 90 trades  8 sales and no buys  but I have made 2 offers and they were turned down.  Just could not meet on a price we both agreed upon.  There are members just selling here and some do state that.  

Most of us prefer to trade as we have a ton of stuff but will buy/sell if the prices are right.

Not sure if we have any matches, but I'm game for buying.

Did you buy any cards?

Adding a condition to your vintage cards may help you move some of those also. I don't buy much on here either but adding that might get some people interested.

I've purchased plenty from people on the site, mostly unopened boxes, completed sets, or near completed sets.  Listing what you are selling may be a better way to get active buyers to look at what you have to offer.  I wouldn't get disheartened so quickly.

As with anything, buying for me is based on the item, the price, and what else I may want to do with the money.  I may want the Mickey Mantle rookie, and you may be selling it, but that doesn't mean I am buying it tomorrow.  Also, I may want the last 30 cards to complete my 87 Topps set, but rather than go through the hassle of spending a buck or two to get them, I may have other priorities at that moment.  Some people may just be listing them in the want category as a way to track what they want, but that doesn't mean they are actively buying (example again would be the Mantle rookie).  I see you are newer to the site, I am hoping you didn't think it was a site where you can easily cash out a bunch of cards you want to get rid of.  Give it some time, work some deals and make some friends.  The site is a fabulous place for hobbyists and collectors and the categories to track cards in my collection/wantlist/trade and sale lists are awesome!

Look forward to seeing some of what you have to offer!

Due to the high cost of my medicine and the cost of living in NY, I generally can't afford to buy too much. But trading I can do...usually. There are times I have to put even that on hold because I can't afford the shipping at that time. I am totally tapped out on spending for this year, and have been for several weeks.