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Posted By: Scott Mt. Joy

Ok here are two examples of VCP and SMR using a set that has lots of sales, 1962 Topps-

The toughest common in the set #323 Don Landrum (yes used to show the extreme)

VCP Pricing of 5+ sales average-
PSA 6- $3
PSA 7- $49
PSA 8- $1,151
SMR Values-
PSA 6- $6
PSA 7- $10
PSA 8- $26

Second example card #5 Sandy Koufax
VCP Ave-
PSA 6- $72
PSA 7- $121
PSA 8- $897

SMR Values-
PSA 6- $100
PSA 7- $195
PSA 8- $950

The way I look at the Koufax is that if I didnt have the VCP info I might pay $195 for a PSA 7 from a BIN when I could just wait and get one in the $120-130 auction range and save $65, more than saving enough to offset the monthly cost of VCP.

One other thing to consider, many sets are not listed in the SMR. I collect exhibits and none of the 1921-1938 sets are listed and the 1939 and 1947-66 sets are so undervalued I would pay their prices right now for all the cards I need for my set. I would feel like I got the bargin of the century.

From the sound of it you might just try the one day sub so you can get an idea if it would be worthwhile to you or not.

**Edited for spelling doh** and some spaces