How do I determine the value of old sports cards?

Answer by  buckeyeswin2003 (106)

Beckett is the widely accepted authority on grading baseball, hockey, football, and basketball cards. You can subscribe to their monthly magazines or go to the website .

Answer by  buckeyeswin2003 (106)

The Beckett company publishes the most well-known and industry-accepted price guides. Beckett publishes a monthly magazine that covers each sport (baseball, basketball, hockey, football).

Answer by  misterhrcpins (455)

To find the values you desire you can buy a Beckett magazine for each sport that you have cards from. This guide will have the most detailed information for you. Additionally, you can opt to view the price guide on their website.

Answer by  OldHippie (21)

Probably the most respected price guide is the one published by Beckett Publications. It comes out annually and monthly and is available at most bookstores.

Answer by  HMG (139)

You should go to an antique store. They would have an idea of what their worth would be depending on the year and person. Also, try looking up collectors online. Don't say your selling, just asking, otherwise they'll bring the price down so they can buy.

Answer by  Cathy65 (652)

The best way to determine the value of cards is to purchase a price guide. However, most collectors will not purchase a card unless it has been graded by an established company. Beckett Grading Services is one of the more well-known services. You mail them your card and they grade it for you.

Answer by  Cecilia (2828)

The most realistic way is to spend some time searching on eBay. This will show you what people are really willing to pay for an old sports card. Good Luck!

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Take them to a sports memoribilia shop and have them appraised. The trouble with consulting a price guide is sometimes two different prices are given for the same card.

Answer by  Steve247 (519)

Beckett is and has been the most used guide for pricing cards. There is one that roughly covers all sports, and there is one for each of the major sports.