The Baseball Card Index - 2017

[Snapolit1]

Cool stuff.

I think most AHs operate under the assumption that the summer months are weaker than the rest of the year, particularly the winter months, because people like to be out of the house in the summer or vacationing and won't be sitting at their computer. This doesn't seem to bear it out.

[jhs5120]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Cool stuff.

I think most AHs operate under the assumption that the summer months are weaker than the rest of the year, particularly the winter months, because people like to be out of the house in the summer or vacationing and won't be sitting at their computer. This doesn't seem to bear it out.

I need to see what the index looks like for hobby staples at a higher price point. I’m thinking of doing another in the $1,000-$2,000 range. This would be more in line with the auction house market.

[mechanicalman]

Wait a second. How are folks supposed to make irrational arguments based on limited observations now?

Surely I jest. This is awesome. I love data.

[Andrew1975]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing this.

[Leon]

Very good analysis.
PWCC has signed up for a 3rd yr of advertising on our board. Thanks to them for that. ..

[Econteachert205]

This was a very good idea. Look forward to seeing more.

[gawaintheknight]

Do you have any thoughts about why BIN prices are higher than auctions? I can say that when eBay or Paypal offer coupons I buy stuff via BIN...

Thank you for all this work. Very interesting.

[MRSPORTSCARDCOLLECTOR]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Cool stuff.

I think most AHs operate under the assumption that the summer months are weaker than the rest of the year, particularly the winter months, because people like to be out of the house in the summer or vacationing and won't be sitting at their computer. This doesn't seem to bear it out.

I know right around the All-Star break I saw a lot of action on Ebay, so I think your theory might be right.