[novakjr]

I think the high value would more likely reflect what you would pay at a show or shop on a local level. Yes, "high" retail value! Also factor in that the "high" value isn't standard retail, but retail value in the Best local market for each individual card. Obviously, you would expect to pay more for some older Cleveland Indians player in Cleveland, than you would in, say, California or Texas. Take Herb Score's rookie card, the card is more valuable in Cleveland, whereas outside of Cleveland, he holds minor relevance because of his ROY award. Maybe Joe Charboneau as another example. You may get 50 cents to a buck for his rookie in Cleveland. Outside of Cleveland there's probably not too much interest. Mel Harder is another that you'd expect to pay a little more for in Cleveland. Every major team, has players that are very significant to their respective franchises, while not being all that well known or at least popular outside of their market. Yankees, Dodgers and Red Sox I believe reflect somewhat evenly in all markets though.