Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards 4th. edition

[conor912]

I'm not asking in a snooty way, but am genuinely curious....does anything actually change in these books from edition to edition? I wouldn't think so, but maybe I'm wrong.

[midmo]

Mine is on the way as well. I wish they'd update the digital version. It's pretty handy to have it on my phone, but it's from 2011. I guess they didn't sell enough of those to bother updating it.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by conor912

I'm not asking in a snooty way, but am genuinely curious....does anything actually change in these books from edition to edition? I wouldn't think so, but maybe I'm wrong.

+1. Perhaps I am too much of a "doubting Thomas."
Val

[Scocs]

Originally Posted by conor912

I'm not asking in a snooty way, but am genuinely curious....does anything actually change in these books from edition to edition? I wouldn't think so, but maybe I'm wrong.

+1. Some of the listings don't seem to have changed in a decade.....

[rdwyer]

You can get the PDF version if you contact Tom Bartsch.

[Eric72]

Let's see if the T206 Titus listing has been adjusted upwards to reflect recent sale prices. That would be (at the very least) a first indicator of how "updated" this guide is.

Best,

Eric

[cardinalcollector]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Let's see if the T206 Titus listing has been adjusted upwards to reflect recent sale prices. That would be (at the very least) a first indicator of how "updated" this guide is.

Best,

Eric

Eric, the T206 Titus is listed as VG: $55, Ex: $135, NM: $550 as are all the "common" T206s.

I got my catalog a few days ago, if anybody else needs a price looked up, let me know. Randy

[darkhorse9]

I got mine last week. There are several new additions but mostly they seem to be in the 1970's collectors sets like TCMA sets and other minor sets that very few people collect or care about..

Once again they've failed to correct the 1978 Wiffle Ball set listings. I've provided them all kinds of details and evidence but they still have it listed incorrectly.

[Bigb13]

Mine comes today but have the 14-15 Cracker Jacks changed? Rob

[JLange]

I only ask because I am not aware of anyone (since Bob Lemke left) reaching out on this board or elsewhere, to solicit additions and corrections. is someone actively managing and updating the entries? If so, who is it, and what can we expect going foreword?

I am of the opinion that the catalog should list every set and card known, not just the popular ones. Unfortunately, regionals and many other cards get short changed or cut out.

One final question to ponder... If it's not listed in "The Big Book," how can you say something is catalogued? Because it appeared in an edition 8 years ago? Because it appeared in some other tome published years prior to that? I know there are other sources like Beckett and Old Cardboard (which does a fantastic job and is an awesome reference site) but I selfishly want the catalog to have it all published in one annual book, officially Cataloguing all cards and sets.

[exitmusicgreen]

I owe much gratitude to the 3rd Ed. for bringing me somewhat up to speed on vintage.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Let's see if the T206 Titus listing has been adjusted upwards to reflect recent sale prices. That would be (at the very least) a first indicator of how "updated" this guide is.

Best,

Eric

My experience is limited to the 1995 and 2007 editions, but IMHO, the listed prices have never been up to date with actual sales.

Happy collecting,

Larry

[rdwyer]

Things that you can do with the digital version:

1. Search for all cards of any player.
2. Search to see if there ever was a card of anyone.
3. Copy text to make checklists.
4. Bookmark favorite sets for easy access.
5. Go to any page quickly
6. Zoom in & zoom out.
7. Edit text, or make your own comments.
8. Print pages.
9. And much more.

Let's see you do that with the book! Even the internet can't do that!

That's why I enjoy the Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards!