What is the best price guide to use?
Here is a list of some of the major hobby aids out there: BECKETT: This is the accepted price guide on the net for the four major sports and pre-major sports issues (Draft Pick issues). Most of the lo/hi prices given on the net are Beckett prices. The articles are mostly about players themselves instead of the hobby. Hobby-related articles include reviews of upcoming issues to be released. Not many “editorials” are written, as Beckett claims that offering investment advice would conflict with their unbiased reporting of prices. The “READERS WRITE” section (reader letters and answers) is very extensive. There is also a comprehensive section on grading cards. There has been extensive discussion on the net whether or not Beckett reflects or sets the prices. Seems to be personal opinion, however most people quote the prices. BECKETT’S AMERICANA BOOK: A book is put out annually by Dr. Beckett for major sports and non-sport, which includes EVERY card related to that particular subject. The b
