VCP search methods
 

So, I'm considering getting a subscription to Vintage Card Prices.

I was wondering if their search methods and archives are any better than CardTarget.com. I realize that they will have more sets, but I was wondering if their search was more comprehensive.

I currently collect 1956 Topps and have been keeping my own sales records for those cards so that I am properly informed. I've noticed CardTarget only has about a tenth of the sales that I have accumulated over the same time frame. I'm guessing that since their search methods are computerized, and that they are a bit more careful about what gets tracked, as not to incorrectly track. If I'm paying $18 a month, I would expect 9/10 card transactions to be tracked and maybe the other 1 to slip through the cracks. Is this the case with VCP or are their methods about the same?

Thanks, Steve

Pick any card from the '56 set, and I can give you (or someone can if I'm away from my computer) the VCP info available. That should give you at least some idea of the percentage of transactions they capture.

For instance, here's the sales results for Jackie Robinson (white back) in PSA 7:

6/4/14 eBay Auction | Image kdedett.7501 1***e 28 $330.00
3/30/14 eBay Auction | Image steve9ers r***a 20 $355.00
3/21/14 Greg Bussineau Auction | Image 8 $360.00
2/23/14 eBay Auction | Image pk-cards 6***r 44 $405.00
2/3/14 eBay Auction | Image smvrckg i***5 31 $445.96
2/1/14 eBay Auction | Image tbluemke i***5 13 $356.00
1/21/14 eBay Image dslsports t***a 11 $357.00
12/26/13 eBay Image jrowejr25 .***e Best Offer $425.00
12/25/13 eBay Image ppgustafson r***4 Best Offer $325.00
12/23/13 eBay Image duojet06 b***c BIN $365.00
12/20/13 Memory Lane Image 6 $383.18
12/7/13 eBay Image bfish0978 a***e 19 $386.60
11/21/13 eBay starxcards 2***e 1 $325.00
11/4/13 eBay Image prewarcardcollector g***g 23 $390.05
10/1/13 eBay Image prewarcardcollector i***o 32 $405.00
8/27/13 eBay Image cardboardlegendsonline k***1 Best Offer $375.00
8/15/13 eBay Image cap91 0***b 22 $265.55
7/30/13 eBay Image fusetti7 g***o 3 $350.78
7/10/13 eBay Image scottsvaluevintagecards c***n BIN $349.99
7/4/13 eBay Image smg79 n***a Best Offer $325.00
6/28/13 eBay Image sportsinvestments o***o 35 $359.25
6/26/13 eBay Image kurtzkardz t***h BIN $325.00
6/17/13 eBay Image jendell2000 o***o 22 $350.00
6/5/13 eBay Image probstein123 l***p 18 $335.61
5/17/13 eBay Image djh2 a***i 27 $330.01

You can also purchase a one-day subscription for a low amount to look around to your heart's content.

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