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Joe DrouillardThanks everyone for your comments and advice.
I agree with Peter that Vintagecards.com is a good resource for graded cards.
I also really like the valuation mutiplier on the T-206 website. It also seems very accurate maybe even more than Vintagecards because it assumes an average price. I know that Vintagecards.com tracks sales as if it were the stock market. Occasionally, a card can slip through at a bargin price on an auction, or a buyer will pay an inflated price for a card because they are trying to fill a hole. When I look at the prices on Vintagecard I try to take an average of the last 3-5 buys and use that as a guide. I really like the features of their program and consult it before I buy any graded card.
I'm still wondering about determining the value of ungraded cards, especially for Pre-war issues other than T-206s. Do you think many collectors use the Standard Catalog when considering a bid? For example, if they believe a card is in Excellent condition set their snipe at the VG price? If they think a card is VG then at 1/2 the VG price and so on.
Best wishes,
Joe