VCP or SMR?

[53Browns]

I have always used the SMR as my price guide but I've seen posts on this forum talking about Vintage Card Prices and would like opinions on which one everyone thinks is the true barometer on vintage values. Thanks!

[Rob D.]

I don't think either is a "true" barometer of value. VCP is closer to reality when it comes to previous prices realized. But like a lot of data, the worth of the numbers is often dependent on the person who's doing the interpreting.

[Matt]

for pre-war, SMR is terribly inaccurate for most issues. As an example, you'd be hard pressed to find a PSA 1 Joe Jax CJ at even twice the SMR number.

[Exhibitman]

SMR = POS

I think that was Einstein's Theory of Price Inaccuracy...

[T206Collector]

...thought SMR was worth the paper it was printed on. At least with VCP you can actually get a record of prior sales.

[Robextend]

VCP is by far more accurate.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by Matt

for pre-war, SMR is terribly inaccurate for most issues. As an example, you'd be hard pressed to find a PSA 1 Joe Jax CJ at even twice the SMR number.

Why doesn't SMR update it's prices based on auction results?

[CardTarget]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Why doesn't SMR update it's prices based on auction results?

Because that would require work.

[Bicem]

VCP does no record BIN's on ebay for some reason, but SMR is pure garbage.

[ichieh]

Just curious, when i see either a PSA graded set, or a collection of PSA graded cards, how do you determine the value of that set? Do you simply add all the cards together based on SMR price? Do you factor in the grading fee ($10 per card)? Any additional premium to tag on the item because the set is complete?

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by ichieh

Just curious, when i see either a PSA graded set, or a collection of PSA graded cards, how do you determine the value of that set? Do you simply add all the cards together based on SMR price? Do you factor in the grading fee ($10 per card)? Any additional premium to tag on the item because the set is complete?

I don't believe they report sets or group of cards, which is a good thing, assigning values to each card would be way too subjective.

[BobbyVCP]

We only report single graded card auctions.