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Collecting Tip
Always try to bargain down the dealer. Just because the dealer is asking $10.00 doesn't mean he or she won't take $8.00 or less. - tip from www.cowboycards.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
Collation - The overall mixing of cards within a production run, so that a collector doesn’t continuously get the same cards within a given pack, box or case. If a product has good collation, then the collector will not got several duplicates of one commonly printed player while completely missing a number of other commonly printed players. The term good collation is also used when the intended insert ratios printed on the packaging are found within the respective pack, box, or case.

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