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Trading Tip Be reasonable. Don't expect to unload your monster box of 1991 Donruss for a Mark McGwire rookie. Sure the "book value" might be the same, but truthfully, what's more desirable? Most traders stick to a rookie-for-rookie, inserts-for-inserts policy. I'm pretty flexible as my trading habits center around finishing sets and collecting John Jaha and Montreal Expos, so I'm happy to trade inserts. That said, it's very unlikely I'll trade any hall-of-fame game-used for all the 2001 MVP I need. The book may say they're worth the same but I'd rather have one nice card than a bunch of commons. A good trade is one in which both sides are happy, not one that one side feels like they were pressured into. - tip from www.tradercracks.com
Frequently Asked Question How do I know what my cards are worth? An immediate question asked by many collectors is what their cards are worth. The worth of a card can be defined by a collector in several ways. First of all, it can be measured in terms of personal or sentimental value- the card may be deemed important because it is the collector’s first card or the card features the collector’s favorite player. Still, the most common determinant of a card’s worth centers around financial value.
In order to find out a card’s monetary value, one can simply consult a hobby trade magazine (such as a Krause sports publications like Tuff Stuff). These guides set card values (low and high) based on market activity. For more information, these guides also contain pricing guidelines. You can also check out internet auction sites to check bidding amounts on similar cards.
You can get a sense of a card’s worth before picking up any of these publications or going to an internet auction site. Ask yourself the following questions: Does the card feature a popular player? Is the card an insert-set card? How rare is the card? Does the card contain a piece of memorabilia? Is it autographed? What is the condition of the card? All of these are primary factors in determining the financial value of a card.
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Glossary Term Die Cutting - The process of cutting away a portion of one side or multiple sides of a trading card. Die cuts are sometimes made into unique shapes or to fit within a theme of a particular set.