SMR vs. Beckett-What Gives???

fsjeter

Can anyone tell me why there is such a glaring difference between the values of graded cards in these two publications? I was looking at values for the 1975 Topps Set in the May issues of SMR and Beckett. I looked at the value for a PSA 9 Mint Yount #223. The May SMR has the value at $360 while the May Beckett has the value between $600.00 and $800.00 (and on the rise I might add). Why the big difference in value? There's probably a million other scenarios just like this across all sports but it doesn't make much sense to me.

WinPitcher

if your buying bring along the SMR
if your selling show the beckett.....

I think that the SMR is behind as I have seen certain Mars attacks cards go for 2K and 3K and are listed at 250.00

The Beckett is in the sole business of reporting card prices and I think will hype certain issues more.

other then that your guess is as good as any

goodriddance189

give Beckett a break on this one, their main price guide motive is for tracking modern cards. PSA can't seem to make the SMR accurate, and vintage is their specialty

joestalin

Beckett has had a Yount euphony. Just like Nomo and other, they get wind of a certain player having
a signficant player base and they go hog wild on the pricing. Im not sure about vintage, but many of
Yount's autographs and unique cards command a premium. Im not sure why anyone who use
beckett for vintage when it seems like everyone goes by SMR. Its kind of like tuff stuff...no one
goes by the prices, but its a nice guide to look at.

Kevin

Knlsportsandmore

Remember though these are just guides. I still believe that the true indicator of fair card value is Ebay.