Which price guide do you guys feel is most accurate

[BruceinGa]

I agree with most here, SMR is a long way from reality. I use VCP and completed eBay auctions.

[EvilKing00]

I just go by what the market bares by using ebay comps

[CMIZ5290]

I would like to have a dollar for every thread pertaining SGC and PSA

[BeanTown]

Investors use guides and collectors use their own reasoning of how bad they want it as a guide doesn't matter.

[BruceinGa]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

Investors use guides and collectors use their own reasoning of how bad they want it as a guide doesn't matter.

Very true!

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

Investors use guides and collectors use their own reasoning of how bad they want it as a guide doesn't matter.

I completely disagree. I am a collector, not an investor. I have been in this hobby for over 30 years. I have bought lots and rarely sold anything.

Just because I put a lot of money into this hobby does not mean I'm willing to overpay...not in the least. In fact, I feel that my long term commitment to this hobby and my patience as a collector entitle me to better-than-average prices on items I want. That is how I approach my buying. So I always want to know previous recent selling prices at auction to ensure I'm not overpaying. The fact is that most material (even tough pre-war stuff) becomes available at least once a year and often more frequently. If I can't get a price at or below average in one auction, I'll let it go and wait for the next one.

I know many collectors who share this approach.

Cheers,
Blair