Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p> I'd like to thank Leon for his permission to post this<br /><br /> Late in May, we will be introducing a four-sport Graded Card Price Guide with heavy emphasis on VINTAGE cards.<br /><br /> Here are some of the details<br /><br />Charter Subscription for one year (4 quarterly issues) only $24.99<br /><br />— 160 pages of multi-sport graded card coverage<br />— The most extensive vintage card pricing available<br />— One-stop resource for graded card collectors of all levels<br /><br /> We have all been working hard here at Beckett Media to make this an absolutely awesome publication.<br /><br /> When it comes out, we'd love to hear your comments, so please feel free to make me your conduit for comments (RKlein@Beckett.Com)<br /><br /> Thanks in advance to everyone.<br /><br />Rich Klein<br />Beckett Media<br /><br /><br />

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Is this going to be available at bookstores or card shops?

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>But if you can't find a copy; let me know and I'll make sure you get a copy.<br /><br />I was informed that single copy order systems are well on the way to being implemented as well.<br /><br />So, Dan (and anyone else) don't worry -- issues will be easy to obtain <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Rich

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>That's great. Can you give us a list of which pre-WWII baseball sets will be covered/<br />JimB

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Look forward to it.

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>We'll let you know, I do know that it will be substantive and includes many sets which previously had been <i>ONLY</i> priced in the Almanac. When I get a complete list, I'll let you know<br /><br />Regards<br />Rich

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Andy</b><p>Rich,<br /><br />Sounds great. Can you let us know what percentage of the magazine will be articles about vintage cards and memoribilia and what percentage will be strictly price guide? <br><br>Thanks,<br /><br />Andy

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>barry arnold</b><p>Rich,<br /><br />This is absolutely wonderful news!!!<br />I can't wait to see the product!<br /><br />all the best,<br /><br />Barry

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p> I can't give percentages for vintage vs modern but I suspect vintage will be a huge part. Since everyone (even on this board) defines vintage slightly differently, I won't know for sure UNTIL we have final proofs, nor will anyone else.<br /><br /> And thanks for the words of encouragement. We're all working very hard here on this, and I'm also working on the new Almanac at the same time; it's an exciting time to be here <br /><br />Rich<br /><br />

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Jim Dale</b><p>Just curious if they plan on using prices from auction houses, ebay or their retail network?

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>Of information gathered from all those sources

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Andy</b><p>Rich,<br /><br />Sorry, I didn't mean to ask strictly about vintage stuff. I just meant, will there be a decent amount of articles in the pages or will it be more like the Baseball Cards Plus guides that have a couple of articles for reading and then 95% of the magazine is pricing info?<br /><br />I love reading about cards and memoribilia and I really miss the Beckett Vintage Collectibles mags from a few years ago. <br><br>Thanks,<br /><br />Andy

Special Annoucement from Beckett Media
 

Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>As I said we're working on the publication and when I know what the final mix of editorial, pricing, etc. I'll post some answers. Since the project is still being worked on, there are no hard and fast answers.<br /><br />I'm not trying to avoid answering your question, just trying to make sure everyone understands that we won't know some answers till the project is finished.<br /><br />But we thought it was better to start spreading the word now, and I'm glad we did to get feedback, rather than just presenting the work as a fait accompli.<br /><br />Regards<br />Rich