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Posted By: David

On a recent vacation I bought a copy of PSA's SMR at a small town grocery store (I also bought a Tuff Stuff and a box of cookies-- mmm). Due to ignorance on graded card prices, I will recuse myself from commenting on the trading card section. I will say that the prices in their autograph price guide section are way over inflated. There is no way in heck (pardon the language, but it is the weekend and I'm on my second cup of Earl Grey) you can sell a Roberto Alomar autographed index card for $25, Hank Aaron index card for $35 or Joe Carter index card for $15. I wonder if they inflate the prices to justify the sale prices of the dealers that they own. I do know a couple of people who work for Collector's Universe (parent company) and have strong and deserved respect for them. However, the SMR, though often containing a some interesting articles, is basically a great big advertisment for their product.