Using the 2007 Standard Catalog

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Posted By: Joe Drouillard

Hello All,

I have always enjoyed using the Standard Catalog of Baseball cards as a reference guide when buying cards. But now that I'm moving into Pre-war issues I'm confused.

I've read other posts on the subject of the 2007 Standard Catalog, but I was wondering if members of the board could share their thoughts on their use of this guide as a tool to determining the value of prewar cards.

From my own experience the prices that the market brings on the T206 set are pretty consistant with the values listed in the guide. For example, a VG T206 common with out creases will bring about $35-45 on eBay. A PSA3 common about $40.00. This is in line with the $40.00 listed in catalog. From my experience, HOFers seem to be a little undervalued in the guide compared to what I've paid on eBay.

Where I see a big difference is in T205's. Especially, special prints or scarcities. The published price of Dolly Gray in VG condition is $175.00, but you can buy it on eBay for $40.00 ($60.00 graded VG).

My questions are do members use the guide at all? Are there some issues where the guide is very accurate and others where it is of no use at all? How do you use the guide?

Thanks for any insight.

Best wishes,

Joe