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Originally posted by zhamlau:
I think , the price guide itself needs to be more accurate and updated. Some stuff has been very off for a lot of years, and it just makes for a better product when it strives to be more accurate. Thats the only real change i would like to see.

The NSU web site does have a link where anyone can "suggest additions or corrections to our printed price guide."

I do agree that the prices could be more accurate. I think most cards are priced right when the set is first released and the market isn't stable yet. Then the set values are almost forgotten about and the prices end up being way off. Take the X-Men 3 autographs. Listing Stewart, Grammer, and Paquin for $277, $257, and $160 is not even close. Right now they all sell for around $100 each. Maybe they were selling that high when they first came out but not now. That type of thing. I do submit corrections but honestly just from the few sets I keep track of there is too many corrections to list when having to submit one at a time with proof sales. I just submit the major ones I notice. I like when my suggestions are used. It makes me feel good to think I've contributed to the price guide in some small way.

I got thinking on this again, and I remembered the days when the price guide was a separate addition to the magazine. I wouldn't mind seeing it in that form again, and it should be able to contain the complete listing. As for cost aspects, I imagine it would bump up production cost somewhat... It's been quite a long time since there's been an increase in the price of the magazine (that I'm aware of) and even a dollar or two probably wouldn't hurt sales, anyway. Besides, what's the alternative?

Personally, it wouldn't bother me a bit, and I get a complete price guide to boot

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Originally posted by Komodo:
It's been quite a long time since there's been an increase in the price of the magazine (that I'm aware of) and even a dollar or two probably wouldn't hurt sales, anyway.

You wanna bet.?

You would be amazed at how little something has to increase to make people decide they can do without it.

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Originally posted by wolfie:

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Originally posted by Komodo:
It's been quite a long time since there's been an increase in the price of the magazine (that I'm aware of) and even a dollar or two probably wouldn't hurt sales, anyway.

You wanna bet.?

You would be amazed at how little something has to increase to make people decide they can do without it.

Yeah, a buck or two on a magazine may mean an increase of 20% or more, and chances are the quality won't look 20% better to most people.

Everyone should really subscibe to whatever they like to read. Newstand prices per issue are huge compared to the average price with a subscription.

Better late than never, I suppose. I chose "B" only because I rarely use the price guide section. I'd actually prefer to see a separate "articles-only" edition, especially if that meant I could trim the fat off what I do not use. The pricing information could also be moved online where updating would, in theory, be easier and definitely more timely.

While we're at it, make it a monthly publication!

As for all the inaccurate prices, I obviously can't speak for the NSU staff, but in the sports world the major price guides use more than eBay as a source of dollar amounts. They use local shows, major Expos, and have a list of dealers that report back to them on confirmed sales. Now I certainly couldn't do any better, but also think about this--the mag comes out every two months, which means if a change is made it's probably more like 10-12 weeks before we see it. By that time the price may be out of wack already. It's the nature of the printed world where timeliness = accuracy.

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B or D.

Sorry, for being so wordy.

I voted B. I don't like the split price guide, just the other day I went to look something up and of course it was in the last issue. So, I had to go searching for the issue I got a couple of months ago. You might say "big deal", but I don't keep old magazines within arms reach or stacked up on the kitchen table. I would rather have it in each new issue.

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right section for this, if not please move this post to the correct one. Thanks!
Anyways, I wanted to know if there are any plans to put the Laurel and Hardy sets of cards in the Price Guide? I currently have the Babes at War set and the corresponding B3 Promo for that set. I wanted to know if this listing will be added to the price guide? Thanks for the help!

P.S. What about numbers or seperate figures for the retail versions of memorabilia cards from Donruss Americana 2? Thanks again!