What's the going rate for Beckett Baseball Card Monthlys (1986-1999 or so)

Estil

I remember reading Beckett Baseball Card Monthly (BBCM) in the mid-1990s, back when it was a pretty darn great magazine! Unfortunately, my "father" made me throw them out. But then again, I had wrote/highlighted in the price guides so I guess it wasn't a HUGE loss. Thus, I need to know what the going rate is for vintage BBCMs. Of course, if anyone has a huge collection (especially a complete run of several years) they want to get rid of (they don't have to be in mint condition, just readable and unwritten), PM me and we can talk.

royalbrett

I don't think there is much value in them.

I took a ton of late 80s to mid 90s to the recycle bin a couple of years ago.

Estil

<< <i>I don't think there is much value in them.

I took a ton of late 80s to mid 90s to the recycle bin a couple of years ago. >>



Please tell me it was not a complete run Oh well, at least I know I won't have to pay a fortune for them; it's just a matter of finding them.

Estil

[accidental double post]

jimq112

I listed mine on ebay a year or 2 ago, most went for a few bucks, some went for a lot. I think the earliest cal ripken went for over $20 but can't remember how high.

Just keep watching and don't be in a hurry, they'll show up cheap.

Davemri

I have a complete run from 1984 to 1992 or 93 if you are interested. LMK......

carew4me

I have Baseball #1 and Football #1 if interested.

BobaFett72

ive got boxes of em. there is a real cool one with the old time yankee legends...figure it should sell for a few bucks.

i love looking at the old becketts, the prices were higher lol. plus there were no insert crap clogging up the price guide, or 20 sets from one year.

Estil

<< <i>ive got boxes of em. there is a real cool one with the old time yankee legends...figure it should sell for a few bucks.

i love looking at the old becketts, the prices were higher lol. plus there were no insert crap clogging up the price guide, or 20 sets from one year. >>



Okay, let me know what you have.

RedHeart54

The first few issues, mainly the first, of the baseball version are still collectible. In days past it wasn't unusual to see the #1 issue going for $100+.

I still have all of mine and I think I have a complete run from early 1988 to the mid 90s. I also have a lot of basketball, football, and hockey Becketts. I hate to get rid of them because they are the best thing we have to measure price trends over the last 20+ years.

Estil

<< <i>The first few issues, mainly the first, of the baseball version are still collectible. In days past it wasn't unusual to see the #1 issue going for $100+.

I still have all of mine and I think I have a complete run from early 1988 to the mid 90s. I also have a lot of basketball, football, and hockey Becketts. I hate to get rid of them because they are the best thing we have to measure price trends over the last 20+ years. >>



Well, I got a little bit of money coming in on May 3 if you change your mind. I just hope shipping such a big run won't cost too much...

Estil

<< <i>The first few issues, mainly the first, of the baseball version are still collectible. In days past it wasn't unusual to see the #1 issue going for $100+.

I still have all of mine and I think I have a complete run from early 1988 to the mid 90s. I also have a lot of basketball, football, and hockey Becketts. I hate to get rid of them because they are the best thing we have to measure price trends over the last 20+ years. >>



Indeed, I remember seeing the first issue for sale for $125. They let me take it out of the holder to read it, and all it was back then was a price guide with a sky blue cover, nothing more. I guess for the first issue, they couldn't have possible done a Readers Write section, correct?

Estil

Okay, I've gotten 1989-95 almost done (just short a couple issues; I'll let you guys know which ones a little later). I'd especially be interested in 1985-86 if anyone has these (especially complete years). MAYBE I'll go for 1997 onward if it's free or costs very little. But right now I'm mainly intested in 1985-86.

PS: I've now got 1987-88 on order.

fandango

1 question? why do you want them??

you want to cringe when you see the 1985 Eric Davis cards booking for $100....

or the 1984 Topps Mattingly at $85......

Estil

<< <i>1 question? why do you want them??

you want to cringe when you see the 1985 Eric Davis cards booking for $100....

or the 1984 Topps Mattingly at $85...... >>



To READ them, silly. Seriously, haven't YOU wondered what the hobby was like back in the 80s/90s, who the hot players/sets were, what the Reader's Write letters were about, and so on? Not to mention, as you said, what prices were like back then compared to now? Not to mention it's an interesting and realtively cheap set to put together.

And why should I "cringe" about those prices? Shouldn't I be grateful I was/am able to get those same sets/same cards for much cheaper? I for one am VERY pleased that the 1975 Topps set doesn't cost $750-$900 in NRMT conditon anymore.

Arsenal83

I have 2 of EVERY Beckett issue from October 1991 (Issue #79) through November 1996 (Issue #140) sitting in sleeves untouched and in MINT condition. PM me with a price if you're interested.

hotmush

I have the same Yankee Legends BBCM and I kept ultra good care of it (like a comic book).
I put it on Ebay a few months ago for under 10 bucks and had no takers.
So I popped the staples, ditched the inards, and framed it. It looks fantastic on my wall now.

But I must say, these mags are still today really very handy when trying to find out rookie cards from various sets (PSA's mag doesn't do this) as well as the amazing amount of errors and variations in the late 1980s. Plus, they're a fun and nostalgic read for me personally.

WinPitcher

1975 Topps set doesn't cost $750-$900 in NRMT conditon anymore.


I wouldn't sell mine for less.


Steve


edited to add: Good luck on getting your becketts.

Estil

Thanks WinPitcher! Of course, this is among all my other projects. Remember, I'm still working on my Fleer/Ultra/Flair insert set project too (up to 1995)!

lickablebean

Just some but I do have Vol. 1 No.1 Issue #1 Wayne Gretzky 1990 Beckett.