Pet Peeve: Dealers who pull out Beckett at a card show? Opinions wanted!

[Djnova23]

excuse me for asking but what is VCP?

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Djnova23

excuse me for asking but what is VCP?

www.vintagecardprices.com

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Eric72

www.vintagecardprices.com

A much more accurate guide than Beckett. VCP gives you the breakdown of the cards in each individual grades. Mind you, there are variances within the grade, but it is closer to home than some dealer quoting NM prices (that are usually high out of whack anyway) for his EX card.

[kamikidEFFL]

I have my 34 Goudey set and I pretty much know what the going rate for each card in that set goes for. At least in the condition I'm looking for. If the card is above that price I have set myself I move on. He can pull out any book or magazine he wants it doesn't change my mind. I like many people here deal with a lot of the same dealers. People you trust, respect and that know their business. I guess I stray away from dealers that have to keep reverting back to a Beckett to give me a price. You should know your inventory or a price that you want to get.

[JohnP0621]

I usually go to 2-4 card shows a year. I stop and talk to a lot of dealers and go over prices of cards that I may be interested in. (Mainly Pre War tobacco).After I check out the whole show I go back and negotiate a price for the cards that I want. A lot of times the prices in the guides are used for a starting point. I am well educated and know what the current market prices are. Most dealers that I buy from are very fair and sometimes I pay a little more if its a card that I really need and sometimes aI get a good deal. I am never annoyed as I enjoy the back and forth between dealer and buyer. I never take any dealings personally. You always have the last say and Most dealers that I deal with are very respectful and helpful.

PS I also found & bought a Raw T206 Titus Good Condition for $25.00

John P

[bobbyw8469]

I guess I wouldn't have minded if he hadn't said, "These are all $2", and I spend 10 minutes going through everything just to find three cards and then out comes the Beckett.

[kamikidEFFL]

That would be kinda aggravating

[glynparson]

people quoting VCP just as annoying as Beckett. Sometimes the VCP data is old when you actually look at it. Sometimes cards are dogs for the grade and the other example is high end. I judge each card on its own merits and what i value it at not what others tell me too value it. This (VCP) may work for very common items but it is not always as relevant as its proponents make it out to be.