Here is how I trade. I get a recent price guide. I am using the March 2001 issue
of Beckett Sports Collectables. I look up the card and then start with the low
price for NrMt. Based on the grade of the card, I use the
following scale:
NrMt – 100%
Ex/Mt – 75% Ex+ - 60% Ex - 50%
Vg/Ex - 40% Vg+ - 35% Vg – 30%
G/Vg – 20% Good – 15%
Fair – 10% Poor
– 5%
I only use this scale to establish a trade value, not as buy or sell prices.
For example, a 1953 Bowman Duke Snider has a low book price of $400. The grade
is G-VG. Based on the above percentages, the trade value would be $80.
I then tally up the cards that I have for you and compare it with the cards you have
for me. (I usually make a spreadsheet to help with the calculations.) If we come to
within $1.00, then I would consider that even. I would then
propose the trade.
Roy Sye email me www.roysye.com