Justifying Ebay Prices

bobbydigital731

So I'm checking out 2003 Topps Chrome Lebron James PSA 10s on ebay...and they are all 100 dollars over the SMR price. I know the SMR is just a "guideline" I guess. But what is the justification for that sort of price?

tsalems1

If you use SMR as a guideline, your prices will be off more often than not

mygotta

<< <i>So I'm checking out 2003 Topps Chrome Lebron James PSA 10s on ebay...and they are all 100 dollars over the SMR price. I know the SMR is just a "guideline" I guess. But what is the justification for that sort of price? >>



That people are paying $100 above SMR prices?

hhmag70

Proves that SMR is irrelevant.

bobbydigital731

CubsKiller99

I buy/sell cards frequently on eBAY. And I never look at SMR.

The real market prices are what people actually will pay, and SMR doesn't reflect that.
ebay prices are real -- SMR prices are not.

In fact I think it would actually be better if SMR didn't exist, since all it seems to do
is create confusion and sometimes anger.

3BoyzTrading

<< <i>what is the justification for that sort of price? >>



2013 NBA Playoffs
Miami Heat sweeps first round series
LeBron James wins 4th MVP

If that's not enough, see where the price will be at when the Heat win the Championship.

bobbydigital731

Very welll! I figured that but I still hear a lot of talk about SMR and just wanted to make sure! Thanks room!

otwcards

Guides are just that . . . guides. There is little justification for any of their pricing. The market can be very volatile and even standard fare is subject to some fluctuation in price due to many factors including appearance, presentation, exposure, seller reliability and a myriad of other factors.

Gripes or ravings about cards selling for less or more than current market can be found looking through the postings on these boards. Ironically, it seems that some regularly have greater success while others have been saddled with a history of getting less. Unfortunately, those that tend to get less make no bones whining about it.

CubsKiller99

<< <i>Guides are just that . . . guides. There is little justification for any of their pricing. The market can be very volatile and even standard fare is subject to some fluctuation in price due to many factors including appearance, presentation, exposure, seller reliability and a myriad of other factors.

Gripes or ravings about cards selling for less or more than current market can be found looking through the postings on these boards. Ironically, it seems that some regularly have greater success while others have been saddled with a history of getting less. Unfortunately, those that tend to get less make no bones whining about it. >>



+1

All true unfortunately.

Personally I find that SMR prices tend to be much better for more established sets, but only though grade 8.
For newer sets (and some older with a more recently graded population) I find it utterly USELESS.

I often wonder why PSA bothers, since a price guide is only as good as it reflects reality and SMR does not.

EagleEyeKid

My SMR magazine goes straight to my recycling bin every month still in its plastic cover.

KatsCards

What BBG said about communication is key...otherwise you're just blowing 35 year old bubbles with your gum