Steve's Baseball Card Trading Page

Last Updated: October 9, 2009

Hi. My name is Steve Etzel and this is my baseball card trading page. I've been collecting cards since about 1971 and have all those that I bought back in the good old days. I am a member of Vintage Card Traders.

Speaking of vintage, here is your's truly at the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988...


Collecting Interests
My main collecting focus is vintage Topps baseball cards. More specifically, I collect the following:

  1. Completing sets in these years: 1970, 1971, 1972 (upgrades), 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1977.
  2. Pittsburgh Pirates cards from all years (Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Pre-War and others).
  3. World Series cards.
  4. League Leader cards.
  5. Some interest in "oddball" Pittsburgh Pirates stuff (inserts, coins, food premiums, etc.).
  6. Roberto Clemente, Wille Stargell, Bill Mazeroski, Dave Parker cards.
  7. Football: Pittsburgh Steelers cards.
  8. Hockey: Pittsburgh Penguins cards.
  9. Basketball: Pittsburgh Condors cards.

I generally prefer to trade common for common and star for star, but will consider all proposed trades. My target condition is generally solid EX or EX-MT, depending on the set. I will try to specify the condition I'm looking for in the Want section. Centering is fairly important, as is a lack of creases. Sharp corners are less important as long as I know what I'm getting. This list is no where near complete, but I will continue to update it. Due to my limited free time, the best way to complete a trade with me is to propose the trade and I'll respond.


Available to Trade [Pending trades are indicated by numbers in brackets]

1956 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

I have several of these, both white backs and grey backs. Condition is mostly G to VG, but some are better.
Trade Bait: Contact me for list or availability of a specific card.
Stars/semi-stars available for trade for comparable pre-1960 Pirates cards: 11(Cubs, WB, VG, no date/left, slight "yellowing"), 85(Indians, WB, date, VG-). Scans available on request.

1961 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

41 LL (VG/VG+), 48 LL (VG/VG+), 406 Mantle HR (nice card but OC and paper loss on 2 corners)

1963 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

World Series card: 145 G-VG

1964 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

World Series cards: 139 G-VG, 140 EX+

1965 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

Low grade: 31, 80, 81, 128,

1966 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

Low grade: 20, 298, 421
VG: 15, 35, 98, 457,

1967 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

I acquired a 100-card lot of EXMT to NRMT cards. For most of these, the only significant flaw is centering.
Trade Bait: 29, 47, 52, 87, 89, 97, 118, 118, 141, 163, 207, 212, 223, 229, 247, 267, 268, 268, 273, 286, 288, 292, 297, 298, 307, 310, 311, 339, 342, 343, 347, 352, 353, 356, 364, 374, 378, 391, 404, 405, 417, 418, 424, 426, 431, 434, 436, 440, 443.

1968 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

VG-: 272

1968 Topps Game inserts (Available to Trade)

I have this set... these are my few duplicates that I have left:
Filler: 8 (Mays with light creasing/scratching plus stains but paper intact), 18 (McCarver - nice, but small pen mark on back),

1969 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

VG+: 163 (WS Game 2)
Low grade: 17, 19, 22, 32, 37, 42, 64, 67, 70, 78, 81, 105oc, 106oc, 107 marked, 109, 172, 227, 280, 303, 313, 321, 325, 348, 377, 386, 401, 406, 441, 451, 463, 464, 486, 486, 473, 497, 506


VG to VG+: 155, 351, 354, 363, 364, 399, 443, 461 ex, 472, 493 ex, 512

1969 Topps Deckle Edge inserts (Available to Trade)

Ex-MT except for centering: 8, 14, 25. VG: 30

Kellogg's 3-D (Available to Trade)

Note: This list needs updating, as I just completed a trade that depleted my Kellogg's duplicates.
NM in original packaging (prefer to trade these for comparable condition Kellogg's Pirates):
1991 Baseball Greats: Perry, Killebrew, Killebrew, Baylor, Fingers, Powell
1992 All Star: Carew, Schmidt(3), Perez, Madlock, Quisenberry, Rice(3), Seaver

Ex-MT (trade for comparable condition Kelloggs Pirates):
1970: 36, 51
1971: 15, [20,] 28, 35
1972: 33, 40, 42

EX (small cracks or other flaw):
1971: 17, 18, 23, 60

Filler (major cracks):
1970: 22, 55, 60, 72
1971: 3, 6, 11, 14, 61, 71
1972: 30

1971 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

I have several of these. Typical condition is VG.
Trade Bait: Contact me for list or availability of a specific card.
Here is a partial list of what I have for trade: 14, 16, 16, 55(Carlton), 95, 138, 185, 206(CL), 207, 207, 210, 233, 235, 270, 272, 272, 280, 309, 335, 354, 354, 377, 369, 424, 431, 439, 450(Gibson), 511, 523, 525(Banks), 526, 543(Yankees), 548, 566, 593, 604, 639, 659, 719(OPC), 728, 747

1972 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

I have several of these. Condition may vary slightly from what is described below; will confirm before trade (scan available, just ask).
Trade Bait (EX to EX+): 5, 16, 32, 40, 59, 76, 122, 123, 127, 141, 156, 168, 174, 198, 209 oc, 222, 238, 316, 324, 330 Hunter, 332, 354, 359, 361, 365, 374, 379, 412.
Trade Bait (low grade with one or more flaws): 4, 75, 136, 148, 170, 176, 215, 231, 235, 248, 285, 303, 424, 696 Carew IA.

1973 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

My list of duplicates is divided into three groups based on approximate condition. Grading is my best estimate.

Trade Bait (G to VG): 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 25, 27, 34, 35, 38, 41, 43, 48, 57, 60, 69, 71, 78, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 92, 93, 94, 96, 98, 102, 105, 109, 111, 114, 118, 121, 122, 132, 137, 144, 157, 172, 177, 181, 202, 208, 217, 222, 223, 224, 232, 237, 242, 249, 252, 254, 261, 282, 289, 290, 317, 329, 346, 362, 409, 426, 492, 493, 501, 511, 515, 540, 646.

Trade Bait (VG to VG-EX): 4, 8, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 24, 34, 37, 40, 44, 55, 60, 68, 75, 77, 85, 86, 87, 94, 96, 99, 103, 105, 112, 114, 116, 122, 124, 129, 132, 134, 137, 140, 148, 151, 152, 162, 164, 171, 177, 186, 198, 201, 204, 206, 209, 214, 216, 218, 219, 221, 222, 226, 227, 228, 241, 243, 244, 249, 254, 259, 261, 266, 288, 311, 324, 343, 345, 347, 351, 354, 362, 365, 372, 383, 391, 402, 407, 409, 410, 411, 413, 415, 416, 417, 418, 421, 422, 423, 425, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 439, 445, 446, 448, 454, 465, 468, 469, 470, 500, 504, 506, 508, 512, 516, 518, 523.

Trade Bait (EX to EX+): 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 17, 22, 25, 27, 29, 33, 34, 37, 38, 41, 47, 53, 55, 57, [59,] 68, 72, 76, 77, 78, 79, 82, [83,] 85, 86, 89, [93,] 96, 97, 99, 101, 102, 107, 110, 111, 121, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 132, 140, [149,] [159,] 163, 166, [188,] 192, 195, 201, 202, 203, 206, 207, 210, 218, 222, 228, 232, 233, 239, 254, 259, 266, 271, 276, 290, 297, 311, 318, 331, 349, 362, 364, 369, 372, 398, 402, 403, 405, 411, 413, 416, 418, 423, 424, 425, 428, 435, [438,] [439,] 443, 447, 448, 452, 456, 457, 458, 460, 463, 465, 466, 467, 483, 484, [487,] 492, [493,] 494, 495, 496, 499, 504, 505, 509, 513, 516, 519, 632, 637, [639,] 642, 644, 645, 649, 656.

1974 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

I have several of these. Condition ranges from VG to EX-MT.
Trade Bait: Contact me for list or availability of a specific card.

1975 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

I have several of these. Condition ranges from VG to EX-MT.
Trade Bait: Contact me for list or availability of a specific card.

1975 Topps Mini Baseball (Available to Trade)

75, 76(oc), 99, 147(wax on back), 175, 220, 256, 281, 305, 337, 347, 360, 366, 380, 384, 432, 456, 468, 488, 489, 526, 537, 556, 582
Average condition is about EX but some higher and some lower.

1977 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

I have several of these. Condition ranges from VG to EX-MT.
Trade Bait: Contact me for list or availability of a specific card.

1977 Hostess Twinkies Baseball (Available to Trade)

I would like to trade these for Pirates from the same set.
Trade Bait: 67, 68 (Brett), 69, 130, 131, 132. (Link)

1984 Ralston Purina Baseball (Available to Trade)

NM 1,2, 3-16, 16, 18-20, 21, 22-25, 28-33.
EX-MT 27 (faded back), 8.

1985 Topps Super Baseball (Available to Trade)

EX-MT: 1, 2. NM: 3, 11, 34.
Also available are two wrappers.

1987 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

I have about 100 of these. Estimated condition is EX to EX-MT.
Trade Bait: Contact me for list or availability of a specific card.

1987 Topps Nestle "Dream Team" Baseball (Available to Trade)

These are NM, with the no visible flaws other than centering in a few cases.
Trade Bait: 1, 1, 2, 5, 5, 10, 15.

1988 Topps Baseball (Available to Trade)

I have many of these. Estimated condition is EX-MT.
Trade Bait: Contact me for list or availability of a specific card.

2003 Topps Heritage (1954-style) (Available to Trade)

Condition is "pack-fresh": CL 1 of 3, 4, 5, 64, 68, 84, 100, 138, 177, 198, 219, 229, 262, 271, 293.

2005 Topps Heritage (1956-style) (Available to Trade)

I have a large lot of of these. Condition is generally "pack-fresh" but a few are EX-MT due to slightly imperfect corners.
Trade Bait: Contact me for list or availability of a specific card. I have several "grey backs", "white backs", and some of the "inserts". My preference is to trade these for similar quality 2005 Topps Heritage cards to fill my want list (see below).

Miniature Ballparks (Available to Trade)

I have small replicas of these ballparks: Ebbetts Field, old Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field. They are relatively small (somewhere between 2" x 2" and 3" x 3"). They aren't Franklin Mint quality but still kinda cool. The other parks shown in the picture below are already taken.

Baseball Card Themed Drinking Glasses (Available to Trade)

These standard-sized drinking glasses have images of baseball cards (front & back) painted on them. See picture below. Still available are: Ruth, Ryan, Ripkin, Gehrig, and B. Robinson.

Clemente Baseball Card Tins (Available to Trade)

These are "tin" containers which have images of Roberto Clemente baseball cards (front & back) painted on them. See picture below. Approximate trade value is $10.00 for the 1955 and $5.00 for the others.


Baseball Books, etc. Available to Trade

Hardcover Books (Available to Trade)

Softcover/Paperback Books (Available to Trade)



Want Lists [a number in bracket indicates pending trade or purchase]

1933 Goudey Baseball (Want)

One of my latest interests. Only HAVE: #77.

1934 Goudey Baseball (Want)

Another one of my latest interests. Only HAVE: #5.

1956 Topps Baseball (Want)

This set is now complete!! My new focus is on upgrades.
Upgrades (EX+): Several, including 1, 2, 8, 12, 28, 79, 114, 119, 189, 194, 200, 214, 242, 248, 293, 309, 311, 329

1960 & Prior Pittsburgh Pirates (Want)

At this point, it is easier to list what I HAVE. If not listed, I "need" it:
Have T205 Howie Cramnitz.
Have T206 Howie Cramnitz "arms up".
Have 1933 Goudy #77 Adam Comorosky.
1951 & prior: Have None other than those listed immediately above.
1952 Bowman: Have 59
1952 Topps: Have 12, 87, 197, 240, 260
1953 Topps: Have 8, 58, 98, 107
1953 Bowman: Have 147
1954 Topps: Have 11, 72, 75, 95, 161, 202
1954 Bowman: Have 139, 155, 187
1955 Topps: Have 59, 88, 95, 118, 126, 135, 147
1955 Bowman: Have 82, 163, 199, 200
1956 Topps(separate from the 1956 list above): I HAVE 13, 24, 46, 56, 65, 94, 97, 121, 204, 252, 297, 328, 331.
1957 Topps: Have 3, 52, 104, 110, 140, 199, 209, 234, 256, 258, 259, 327
1958 Topps: Have 4, 74, 82, 151, 172, 178, 218, 238, 269, 315, 322, 341, 358, 392, 409, 426, 432, 444, 452, 459, 492
1959 Topps: Have 12, 17, 83, 110, 160, 174, 181, 190, 228, 234, 265, 282, 294, 320, 339, 357, 415, 428, 432, 446, 460
1960 Topps: Have 20, 48, 55, 58, 91, 113, 115, 133, 145, 209, 223, 238, 258, 284, 340, 393
Prefer at least VG.

1961 - 1969 Pittsburgh Pirates (Want)

I need to work on an accurate want list.
As a start, here is what I know I HAVE for sure:
1961 Bucs: Have 1, 22, 54, 70, 82, 100, 126, 138, 149, 165, 181, 204, 230, 242, 270, 286, 304, 339, 370, 379, 400, 430, 453
1962 Bucs: Have 36, 86, 95, 115, 160, 179, 196, 252, 270, 295, 326, 353, 448
1963 Bucs: Have 55, 87, 101, 122, 151, 159, 184, 215, 239, 259, 295, 326, 344, 364, 387, 571
1964 Bucs: Have 20, 91, 117, 141, 193, 209, 224, 266, 268, 307, 326, 342, 392, 495
1965 Bucs: Have 25, 54, 69, 95, 121, 195, 218, 232, 265, 325, 347, 463
1966 Bucs: Have 15, 33, 54, 71, 99, 112, 123, 144, 182, 210, 248, 318, 344
1967 Bucs: Have 10, 49, 66, 84, 123, 162, 203, 266, 283, 301, 335, 351, 361, 379, 425, 448, 510, 527, 562
1968 Bucs: Have 19, 36, 53, 86, 150, 198, 215, 270, 288, 308, 325, 344, 390, 407, 429, 446, 461, 482, 499, 538, 584, 598
1969 Bucs: Have 50, 82, 99, 104, 152, 243, 286, 335, 436, 468, 520, 409, 468, 509, 545, 553, 567, 596,

1961 Topps Baseball (Want)

Only looking for sub-sets. Looking for VG-EX or better.
Want List: 43, 44, 45, 47, 49-50 League Leader cards; 401 Ruth, 567, 571.

1962 Topps Baseball (Want)

Want List: League Leader cards 53.

1964 Topps Baseball (Want)

Upgrade (EX-MT): 136, 139 These are both World Series cards.

1970 Topps "Story" booklet inserts (Want)

Want List (EX-MT): 15 Rose

1970 Topps Baseball (Want)

I at least 80% of the cards in this set. Looking for at least VG-EX.
Want List: 349 547 550 555 557 560 562 564 565 568 571 574 580 581 585 588 589 590 591 595 600 601 610 611 621 622 626 630 634 635 637 638 639 640 641 645 648 650 651 654 656 658 659 660 661 665 666 668 669 670 671 673 675 677 678 680 681 682 683 684 685 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 694 695 697 698 699 700 701 702 704 705 706 707 708 714 715 716 717 720
[a number in bracket indicates pending trade]

1971 Topps Baseball (Want)

I have more than 91% of the cards this set. Looking for EX.
Want List: 276 561 580 581 599 603 651 656 658 665 669 673 677 680 687 694 698 704 714 715 719 734 735 737 739 744 748 751

1972 Topps Baseball (Want)

I have a complete set! I can't explain why I like this "ugly" set so much.
Upgrade List (EX-MT or better): 190, 213, 218, 255, 442, 396, 426, 440, 489, 543, 583, 608, 636, 661, 642, 650, 664, 667, 670, 685, 691, 699, 702, 710, 715, 719, 728, 741, 757, 772.

1973 Topps Baseball (Want)

I have a good start on this set. Looking for EX.
Want List: 54, 130, 213, 264, 278, 280, 309, 328, 338, 440, 449, 453, 545, 554, 555, 574, 580, 585, 588, 590, [591,] 595, 596, 600, 601, 604, 605, 617, 626, 631, 641, 650, 658

1974 Topps Baseball (Want)

This set is now within striking distance. Looking for EX.
Want List: 102, 158, 160, 202, 203, 215, 245, 300, 332, 333, 339, 364, 598
Pending trades in [brackets].

1975 Topps Baseball (Want)

I have 71% of this 660-card set. Looking for EX.
Want List: 1 2 7 9 20 61 65 70 101 121 126 150 152 180 189 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 208 210 230 242 243 257 260 276 280 284 300 312 320 335 375 386 393 394 396 423 443 450 482 485 500 503 517 531 540 554 560 562 570 571 577 580 581 600 604 606 612 617 619 620 622 640 646 650 660 .
Upgrades (EX-MT): 10, 43, 57, 134, 183, 184, 324, 370, 410, 492, 511, 628.

1977 Topps Baseball (Want)

I have a good start on this "lower priority" set. Looking for at least VG-EX.
Want List: 6, 34, 48, 120, 121, 140, 211, 295, 355, 434, 45?, 457, 473, 476, 480, 512, 611, 621, 650, 655.
Special thanks to Steve Archibald for significantly reducing this want list, including many big-name players. Similar kudos to Bob Bard.

1977 Hostess Twinkies Baseball (Want)

I am seeking Pittsburgh Pirates (see available to trade above).
Want List: 27, 64?, 80?, 127, 133?.

1985 Topps Super Baseball (Want)

Looking for EX-MT of any Pittsburgh Pirates from this set (#56 Jason Thompson?). Also #42 Dave Parker.

Kellogg's 3-D (Want)

This is an attempt at a want list for Kellogg's Pittsburgh Pirates. Looking for EX-MT (flat, only minor cracks):
1970 (Want): 27 Clemente, 28 Alou, 29 Stargell
1971 (Want): 4 Robertson, 5 Clemente, 53 Alou, 68 Stargell
1972 All-Time Greats (Want): 8 Traynor, 9 Wagner
1973 (Want): 11 Blass, 25 Stargell, 42 Sanguillen
1974 (Want): 15 Sanguillen, 37 Stargell
1975 (Want): 15 Oliver, 52 Brett, 57 Hebner
1976 (Want): 15 Parker
1980 (Want): 5 Blyleven
1981 (Want): 11 Stargell, 44 Garner, ?? Parker
1983 (Want): 18 Madlock, 24 Ray
1984-91: Have none. Any help with creating a checklist would be appreciated.

1987 Topps Nestle "Dream Team" Baseball (Want)

E-mail before sending.
Looking for NM: 7 (Cobb), 23 (Musial).
Upgrade: NM/centered: 3, 19, 29, 30, 31.

2004 Topps Fan Favorites (Want)

I'm short 1 card for my first set and also close to a second set (long story... eBay transaction gone bad).
Want List: 12, 39, 65, 73, 86, 87, 95, 95 again, 108, 138, 142

2005 Topps Heritage (1956-style) (Want)

My preference would be to trade my duplicates from this set (see above) for those in my want list.
Want List: 10, 12, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 34, 37, 38, 42, 43, 48, 51, 55, 58, 61, 63-65, 68, 74, 75, 79, 83, 84, 88, 91, 92, 97, 99, 101, 102, 104-106, 110, 117, 119, 123, 127-128, 130, 132, 133, 135-136, 145, 147, 151, 154, 156, 157, 160-162, 165, 168, 169, 173, 174, 176, 180, 181, 183, 186, 190, 194, 195, 199, 202, 205, 206, 207, 209, 211, 215, 218-221, 223-224, 231, 232, 234, 240, 241, 249, 252, 257-258, 260, 267, 277, 283-284, 291, 292, 294, 296, 297, 301, 304, 316, 318, 321, 326, 328, 330, 331, 334, 340-342, 346, 351, 353, 360, 363, 365, 367, 369, 374, 383, 384, 392, 397, 400-408, 410, 412-414, 416, 417, 420-425, 427, 428, 430-436, 438-445, 447-451, 453, 455-459, 461-475.
Upgrade (NM only): 148, 191

1999 Fleer "Greats of the Game" Sports Illustrated Covers (Want)

I got the card that is pictured below at a card show in a bargain bin. It is card #26 of a set of 50.
Thanks to Mike Mackie for shedding some light on this set. Checklist I am interested in trading for cards to complete this set.
After my latest eBay binge, I have: 8, 13, 19, 26.

Thanks

Thanks to VCT members Bob Bard, Chuck Bosshardt, Mike Mackie, Bob Brown, Mark Walker, Dave Lorenz, Brad Nelson, Don Roth, Brian Walker, Tim Morales, Steve Archibald, Lewis Oberlander, Kerry McGinley, Tim Fritz, Dave Hudock, Richard Dingman, Patrick Prickett, Tom Massimo, Steve Chan, John Dahms, Jimi Thayer, Michael Garron, Guy Mitchell, Greg Campbell, Robert Dillingham, Judd Morrison, Matt Torrance, Ted Clayton and Mark Talbot for successful trades.
I am in baseball card debt to Kerry McGinley, Bob Bard, Mark Talbot and possibly Steve Archibald, Guy Mitchell, Mark Talbot and others.
If you are on the above "debt" list (or even if you're not on the list) and are harboring any ill feelings because I have not reciprocated, please let me know and I will try to make it right.
If you are not on the above "debt" list and feel you should be, please let me know as well.
Vintage Card Traders
Also thanks to trader Ralph Genova.

Thought: "You can't always get what you want But if you try sometimes you might find You get what you need" -- The Rolling Stones


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