VCP or SMR?

[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.

[smtjoy]

Maybe bobby can confirm but I think VCP is now recording all BIN's since ebay made the store listing and bin's the same.

[Griffins]

SMR is one persons theory, VCP is recorded reality.
How you interpret that reality determines how effective it is, but the facts are there.
On one particular set I was following closely, one card in one grade suddenly shot thru the roof in SMR. Sure enough, an advertiser had it in his auction a month later. Thrown them straight into the trash ever since.